Misereor is committed to helping people worldwide who are denied a life of dignity and freedom, regardless of skin color, origin, gender or religion. Together with partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America, Misereor helps people to improve their lives sustainably. In Germany and Europe, the organization draws attention to the causes of injustice, poverty and climate change and calls for political change. The episcopal aid organization Misereor supports a large number of church and secular organizations in development cooperation in the Pacific region. A Dialogue and Liaison Office (DVS) has been set up in Suva to strengthen cooperation and expand the range of partners. It supports the partner organizations in development projects and promotes their lobbying and networking work. Key issues for the partner organizations are the consequences of climate change, the effects of mining and deep-sea mining as well as peace work and conflict transformation.
Ihre Aufgaben
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You will strengthen the networking of Misereor partners in Oceania on topics such as mining, climate change, conflict transformation and community development, aligning your support with the needs of the partners.
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You facilitate the transfer of information from Oceania to Misereor.
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You support the partner organizations through training measures and advice in the areas of strategy development, impact orientation and transparent and efficient personnel, financial and project management (PME).
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They offer or organize training and advice on lobbying and advocacy work, particularly on climate change and (deep-sea) mining in the Pacific.
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You organize workshops (digital and on-site) on development-related topics and promote the lobbying work of partner organizations.
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You enjoy travelling and longer-term stays in the wide area of responsibility of DVS Oceania in order to work together with the partner organizations on site
Ihr Profil
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You have completed a relevant university degree (e.g. social sciences, political science, geography, ethnology), have at least three years of professional experience in development cooperation, including partner consulting, and have knowledge of and work experience in Oceania.
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You have already dealt with political debates on extractive industries and the consequences of climate change in the Pacific region.
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Ideally, you have project experience, including planning, monitoring and evaluation.
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You have methodological skills and practical experience in participatory project design, consulting, advocacy work, networking, lobbying and public relations.
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You have convincing diplomatic skills and strong intercultural communication skills that enable you to work in partnership with various stakeholders. You also operate confidently in a church environment.
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Your written and spoken English is business fluent, your German is at least good and you are willing to learn the creole language Tok Pisin.
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You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and belong to a Christian church.