Specialist for the Civil Peace Service (CPS) for strengthening social cohesion
Benin
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Job ID: V000064166
Location: Parakou
Period of use:01.08.2026 - 31.10.2028
Field of expertise: Peace, Security and Emergency Relief
Type of employment: Full-time
Application deadline:05.05.2026
Field of activity
GIZ's Civil Peace Service (CPS) in Niger and Benin promotes the non-violent resolution of conflicts in the field of the use of renewable natural resources. It supports measures to strengthen social cohesion and resilience to radicalisation and violent extremism. The cross-border CPS project works closely with local partner organisations and strengthens civil society and state actors, in particular local municipal administrations, in ensuring and shaping the inclusive use of natural resources. CPS supports local actors in dealing with existing conflicts of interest on the basis of non-violent negotiation processes or within the framework of dialogue platforms.
Your tasks
• Design and implementation of measures to prevent extremism and radicalisation among young people, especially in rural contexts in northern Benin
• Advising civil society organisations on peaceful, inclusive and sustainable governance of natural resources, with a particular focus on their role in radicalisation prevention and youth integration
• Support and further development of dialogue platforms for conflict transformation, especially with the active involvement of young people, to promote intergenerational dialogue in the sharing and management of renewable resources at municipal and village level
• Supporting and strengthening the Peace Club of the University of Parakou with the aim of training young people as multipliers for conflict prevention, resilience to radicalization and community engagement
• Promotion of educational measures on the legal framework for the use of resources as well as communication of central aspects of rural land policy
• Sensitization and qualification of local media actors in conflict-sensitive, non-stigmatizing reporting, especially in the context of youth, violence prevention and resource conflicts, as well as support for civil society organizations in advocacy work for peaceful, human rights-based governance of natural resources
• Promotion of innovative approaches (incl. digitalisation) in conflict prevention and youth work at partner organisations
• Close cooperation with other CPS advisors in the CPS context in Benin and Niger to develop regional strategies for the prevention of extremism, in particular with a focus on cross-border dynamics and young target groups
Your profile
• Degree in peace and conflict studies, political science, sociology 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
• Practical experience in the field of organizational consulting
• Social and intercultural competence, ability to work in a team, organizational talent as well as independent way of working and a high sense of responsibility
• Knowledge of participatory methods, gender approach and awareness-raising strategies
• Willingness to work in conflict-ridden contexts
• Fluent in French; Fluency in German or English
Location information
We are happy to offer you a first impression on topics such as e.g. Climate, shopping and supply facilities, school situation and health care in Benin.
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Remarks
GIZ's Development Service welcomes applicants who have completed vocational training and/or studies and who have at least two years of relevant professional experience. They also have German citizenship or citizenship of another EU member state.
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