Civil Peace Service (CPS) Advisor (m/f/d) - Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Moldova
Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.
- Job-ID: V000061044
- Location: Chisinau
- Assignment period: 05/01/2025 - 06/30/2027
- Field: Governance
- Type of employment: full-time
- Application deadline: 02/16/2025
Job description
The GIZ Civil Peace Service (CPS) program in Ukraine and Moldova focuses on a positive approach to diversity and on reducing prejudices and stereotypes. It aims to support social cohesion in Ukraine and Moldova by supporting peace education, MHPSS, dialogue, conflict-sensitive media work and promoting non-violent conflict transformation. The CPS programs in Ukraine and Moldova cooperate with civil society as well as with state institutions.
Your tasks
- Play a key role in strategic and operational planning of the CPS program and projects in Ukraine and Moldova
- Work closely together with and provide advise to CPS technical advisors on project level
- Assess the capacities of local partner organizations, related to impact-oriented and conflict-sensitive PM&E, and provide advice and trainings on Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PM&E) for partner organizations
- Co-organize and co-facilitate joint PM&E workshops with CPS colleagues and partners
- Enhance the integration of cross-cutting topics like do-no-harm, human rights, gender equality and participatory approaches in all PM&E processes
- Assist the Program Coordinator in the field of monitoring and evaluation, including proposal writing and annual reporting
- Contribute to the knowledge management of the CPS team and CPS headquarters
- Take part in regular global PM&E advisor meetings and supports its learning community
Your profile
- University degree in social or political science, peace and conflict studies, education, or psychology (or equivalent)
- Certified qualification in the fields of peace work (Do-No-Harm, Reflecting on Peace Practice, Peace and Conflict Analysis) and/or in the field of planning, monitoring and evaluation; human rights, gender equality and/or participatory approaches
- A good understanding of peacebuilding and conflict prevention in the context of Ukraine and Moldova
- Very good skills and proven experience in the facilitation of participatory workshops and training
- Experience in cooperation with state institutions (ideally in the educational system) as well as non-governmental organizations.
- Integrative team player, ready for continuous self-reflection, solution oriented, patient, and resilient
- Very good communication and negotiation skills
- Business fluent in English and preferably basic knowledge of the Ukrainian/Russian and/or Romanian language
Location information
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in The Republic of Moldova.
The security situation is tense. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is restricted. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.
Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.
Notes
GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.
For general questions from dependent partners about local employment - please contact us at: map@giz.de
Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment.
Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your succesful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails form our recruiting system as spam.
Our benefits
- We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners.
- Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network.
- Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course.
- As a development worker, you can use the project vehicle for trips to school or to visit a doctor or can receive a monthly lump-sum mobility allowance instead. The project vehicle can also be used for personal trips with your manager’s approval.
- As an employee/development worker, you will receive extensive additional benefits (e.g. monthly expatriate allowance, family allowances, private group health insurance) during your assignment, in addition to your remuneration / basic subsistence allowance.
- To enable you to get ready for your assignment as a development worker and your outward journey, you will be given outward journey leave following your preparation time in Germany.
- We will cover a large portion of the childcare costs for dependent children under 14 who are accompanying you if your partner is not doing so and is not a development worker or integrated expert themselves. Most nursery and school fees are paid.
- We will reimburse you for your rental costs based on the rent index for your country as well as paying you an equipment and furnishing allowance on top.
- You and the members of your family accompanying you will be covered by our health and liability insurance, while your family members will also benefit from accident insurance. In countries in crisis, we operate a comprehensive risk management system for your protection, which minimises personal dangers and risks.
About us
The basis for service as a development worker is the Development Workers Act (EhfG) and a comprehensive package of benefits based on it. This includes, among other things, targeted professional and personal preparation. We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, globally active development institution. Your competencies are in demand in an interdisciplinary team on site.
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Contact
+49 6196/79-3200
hrsc@giz.de
