GIZ seeks a better life for all and meaningful work for our employees – that’s our recipe for success. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a German government company, has supported the global implementation of development policy goals.

GIZ together with partner organizations in 120 countries, we are involved in a wide variety 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.

GIZ Civil Peace Service (CPS) in Niger and Benin promotes the non-violent resolution of conflicts related to the use of renewable natural resources. It supports measures to strengthen social cohesion and resilience against radicalization and violent extremism.

GIZ cross-border CPS project works closely with local partner organizations and empowers civil society and state actors, particularly local governments, to ensure and shape the inclusive use of natural resources. The CPS supports local actors in addressing existing conflicts of interest through non-violent negotiation processes and dialogue platforms.

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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. 
Applicants must also hold German citizenship or the citizenship of another EU member state.  

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• At least one year of prior work as a development worker at one of the sending agencies recognized in Germany under the Development Workers Act (EhfG).
• Completed studies in peace and conflict studies, political science, sociology, documentation science, knowledge management or a comparable qualification
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of violence prevention and conflict transformation, strengthening social cohesion
• Sound knowledge in the field of dialogue and human rights work, as well as a willingness to work in conflict-ridden contexts.
• Proven experience in collaborating with civil society organizations to strengthen their knowledge management and documentation capacities.
• Good training and moderation skills as well as knowledge of participatory methods, gender approach and awareness-raising strategies.
• Social and intercultural competence, teamwork skills, organizational talent, independent working style and a high sense of responsibility
• Fluent French skills required; fluent German and English skills are an advantage.

• Supporting partners in developing sustainable practices for organizational development and fundraising, with a focus on peacebuilding projects in a restrictive civil society environment.
• Preparation of reports, creation and editing of relevant communication products to present project results in a target-group-oriented manner and to ensure clarity, accuracy and consistency.
• User-friendly preservation, dissemination and storage of relevant experiences, case studies and best practices in Benin and Niger resulting from the work of the program and its collaboration with partner organizations.
• Support the learning process between civil society organizations by developing sustainable formats for dialogue, training, and mediation.
• To identify and understand knowledge needs and to provide tailored and sustainable tools, methods and solutions.
• Filing and archiving of documents
• Supporting the civil society partner organization of the ZFD in the progressive digitalization of its conflict resolution practices
• Collaboration with the other ZFD advisors in Benin and Niger in the strategic planning and implementation of cross-border activities as well as in knowledge management.

The security situation requires heightened vigilance. 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. Occasionally, there may be restrictions on freedom of movement specific to the work environment. Please be aware 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.