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Job description
The project advises civil society organisations in eastern Congo on using media work (radio, new media) to foster non-violent conflict resolution and gender equality. The aim is to help change the climate of violence that has prevailed in the region for the past two decades and to prepare the ground for peaceful societal development. This vacancy is therefore strongly integrated into the activities with civil society organisations carried out by the Supporting Peace and Stability in Eastern Congo project, of which media work is just one part.
Your tasks
- Supporting radio stations in their work
- Training journalists in designing programmes with a peace and gender focus while taking into account the principle of doing no harm
- Supporting partner organisations, including in using new media
- Building the capacity of civil society partner organisations and media professionals to disseminate peace-related messages
- Supporting the use of the media to disseminate peacebuilding and non-violent conflict resolution strategies and to promote gender equality
- Working closely with private radio stations and training media professionals in peace journalism
- Fostering cooperation between various radio stations and networking them with civil society organisations
Your profile
- University-level degree in media studies, political science, development studies or a similar subject
- Several years of experience of working in peace journalism, particularly in the radio sector, and ideally also of using new media
- Expertise and work experience in gender empowerment, women, peace and security, and peacebuilding is desirable
- Regional experience in sub-Saharan Africa would be an advantage
- Fluent business French and good English skills required; knowledge of Swahili and German would be an advantage
Location information
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- Place of residence: Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, on the Rwandan border
- Climate: Pleasant tropical highland climate
- Shops and services:
- Day-to-day necessities available in Bukavu to a limited extent; some international restaurants
- Accessibility: International airport in Goma with several flights a week; daily flights via Kigali (travel time 5-6 hours)
- Children, young children: Non-family duty station with limited leisure opportunities
- Security: Tense security situation, however closely monitored security management system in place
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.
Development workers contribute their professional expertise to non-governmental and state organisations in partner countries. They train, advise and design projects jointly with the partner organisations. Development workers do not receive a customary salary, but can instead claim a living allowance, as well as family, health and insurance benefits. Your assignment will begin with several intensive weeks of preparation (including for your family) in Germany and in your partner country. When you finish your assignment in your partner country, you will receive support in reintegrating into working life and society in your country of origin.
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You can get an overview of our benefits packages here. Further information you can find in the chanel GIZ Development Service.
