Social Scientist for Accompanying and Documenting Participatory Land Conflict Work  

AGIAMONDO e. V. is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. In the Civil Peace Service, we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The Civil Peace Service (CPS) is a personnel program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. lt is committed to a world in which conflicts are resolved without violence.

Cameroon is a country with great cultural diversity. In many places, however, social prejudices, conflicts over resources and a lack of dialogue lead to tensions. The Catholic partner organisation CDJP Garoua is meeting these challenges with a peace-building approach !hat focuses an aware­ ness-raising, education and dialogue. The Catholic partner organization CDJP Garoua (Commission for Justice and Peace) is part of the social pastoral service of the Archdiocese of Garoua. In a region marked by internal displacement, resource conflicts, and social tensions, CDJP promo­ tes peacebuilding, access to rights, and social cohesion through awareness, education, and dialogue.

As a professional in the Civil Peace Service (CPS), you will support this approach through conflict-sensitive project work, educational formats, and systematic documentation of long-standing experiences. Garoua is suitable for singles, couples, and families with small children. A French primary school is available locally, and distance learning in the French system (CNED) is possible afterward. In addition to the French school, there are numerous Catholic and private educational institutions.

To support our partnerorganization, we are looking fort he next possible date for an

Social Scientist for Accompanying and Documenting Participatory Land Conflict Work

Your tasks

• You will anchor conflict-sensitive project work within the organization, train CDJP teams and local partners in the “Do No Harm” metho­ dology, and develop practical tools for planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• You will support the development of participatory conflict resolution formats such as dialogue platforms, land and peace committees, and assist in creating local action plans involving internally displaced persons, youth, warnen, and traditional actors.
• You will promote an inclusive, diversity-aware , and non-violent organizational culture through internal training and the development of appro­ priate guidelines.
• Together with CDJP, you will develop awareness formats, educational offerings, and social communication strategies , especially for and with youth in tension-filled contexts.
• You will document proven peace approaches , support the archiving and publication of experiences , and assist CDJP in building advo­ cacy and fundraising strategies for better positioning and impact.
• You will be responsible for the proper expenditure and administration of financial resources an site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. You will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation.

Your profile

• You hold a completed university degree in social sciences, peace and conflict studies, or a comparable field.
• You have solid knowledge in conflict-sensitive project work (“Da No Harm”), participatory conflict transformation, and organizational development.
• You have experience in peace communication and political education, especially with youth .
• You effectively document experiences, develop advocacy strategies , and contribute creative ideas for fundraising and resource mobilization.
• You have excellent French language skills (spoken and written) and at least good English skills.
• You hold a driver’s license and have driving experience.
• You are an EU citizen or Swiss national, identify as a member of a Christian church, and support the goals and values of church-based development and peace work.

The AGIAMONDO offer

• Individual and comprehensive preparation
• Three-year contract, social security and remuneration in accordance with the Development Workers Act
• Further training in the country, language or other specialist knowledge as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice

Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 16.08.2026