Immediate Vacancy: Program Coordinator for the Civil Peace Service (CPS) at Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Position Title: Program Coordinator for the Civil Peace Service (CPS)
Employer: Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 6 days ago
Deadline: January, 25/2026 (18 days left)
Area of Responsibility
The Civil Peace Service (CPS) is a global program for violence prevention, civilian conflict resolution, and peacebuilding. In cooperation with local partners, the CPS program in Ethiopia strengthens trust between conflicting parties, supports the process of coming to terms with the violent past, and promotes the participation of all population groups. Through violence prevention and the promotion of dialogue, it contributes to dismantling prejudices and stereotypes.
Your Tasks
- Management and strategic development of the GIZ's Civil Peace Service (CPS) program in Ethiopia based on the approved CPS application and the cross-agency CPS country strategy.
- Personnel responsibility for a team of international and national ZFD specialists.
- Budget responsibility: Planning, monitoring, and ensuring the proper use of funds.
- Strategic alignment of cooperation with partners as well as planning and monitoring of joint service provision based on ZFD standards.
- Exchange and networking with existing and potential internal and external cooperation partners.
- Representation of the ZFD to the embassy, implementing organizations, and relevant governmental and non-governmental institutions.
- Ensuring contributions to knowledge management and public relations for the ZFD in the country, in the ZFD global project, and in GIZ.
Your Profile
- University degree in social sciences, political science, or cultural studies, or a comparable professional qualification, preferably with a focus on peace and conflict research.
- Proven several years of management experience as well as experience in financial management.
- Proven multi-year experience in conflict-sensitive project and cooperation management combined with high management competence.
- Several years of work experience in fragile contexts, preferably in civilian conflict resolution/peacebuilding.
- High communication skills and the ability to present information and positions in a clear, target-group-oriented, and convincing manner.
- High strategic competence and intercultural sensitivity.
- EU citizen; work experience in East Africa is desirable.
- Fluent German and English skills; knowledge of Amharic is desirable.
Location Information
We would be happy to give you a first impression of topics such as climate, shopping and supply options, the school situation, and healthcare in Ethiopia.
The security situation is tense. Special precautionary measures are in place for GIZ staff on site. GIZ security guidelines must be followed at all times. Please also consult the country-specific travel advice issued by the Federal Foreign Office. GIZ has a professional security risk management system in place. Freedom of movement is restricted. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on family members accompanying staff. Please note that general and personal circumstances may be viewed differently in the country of assignment, both legally and socially. We are happy to advise you on this matter, drawing on our many years of experience.
Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office can be found at this link.
The particulate matter pollution at the work site exceeds the limit permitted in Europe many times over. As part of the selection process and during the pre-employment medical examination, you will be informed about appropriate protective and behavioral measures.
Notes
- The GIZ Development Service welcomes applications from candidates with completed vocational training and/or a university degree who have at least two years of relevant professional experience. They must also be German citizens or citizens of another EU member state.
- A willingness to travel regularly for work is required.
- For general questions from dependent partners regarding local employment – please contact us at: map@giz.de.
- Please observe the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment.
- The actual departure date depends on the visa and entry requirements of the country of assignment.
- Please understand that we can only accept and process applications submitted through our e-recruiting system. After confirming your successful application, please check your spam/junk folder regularly, as some email providers may classify emails from our e-recruiting system as spam.
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