Advisor for Peace & Conflict Studies in Higher Education with GIZ Cambodia

BTDC-ID: 32783

Closing Date: 09-Jan-2025

Advisor for Peace & Conflict Studies in Higher Education

Contact Name

GIZ Office Phnom Penh

Email

hr-cambodia@giz.de

Announcement Description

GIZ is a federally owned enterprise and is supporting the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.

The Civil Peace Service (CPS) is a global program working on peacebuilding and the prevention of violence. The CPS regional program Southeast Asian University Partnership for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation (SAUP) cooperates with universities in Cambodia, Timor-Leste and Philippines developing curricula for peace and conflict studies. Partners are supported in building their capacity in curriculum design and contextualization by integrating best practices from local peacebuilding approaches. CPS SAUP closely cooperates with the Center for Conflict Studies at Philipps University in Marburg.

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Category: Advisory, Educate/Train/Teaching, Social Work
Type : Job Opportunity
Location: Phnom Penh
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: N/A

We are currently seeking an Advisor for Peace & Conflict Studies in Higher Education. The selected national advisor will be based at our SAUP Hub in Phnom Penh and will work in close cooperation with an international advisor on curriculum development.

Duties

The main duties of the position include:
Facilitate the establishment of university cooperations in the field of Peace & Conflict Studies in Cambodia
Contribute to the development of contextualized university modules in the field of Peace & Conflict studies that align with the needs and interest of the partner universities across various disciplines
Promote the integration of student-centered learning at partner universities through trainings and workshops
Establish a network with civil society actors enabling mutual exchange between theory and practice in peacebuilding

Requirements

Required Entry Qualifications and Competencies
Advanced University degree (M.A. or equivalent) in Peace & Conflict Studies or a related field (e.g. social sciences, education, public policy, development studies)
Specialist knowledge in conflict transformation and peacebuilding
Experience working in adult education, preferably in the sphere of higher education
Expertise in the use of student-centered teaching methods
Experience of practical peace work in Cambodia
Excellent command of Khmer and English language
Ability to work independently in multi-stakeholder settings, involving academia, civil society and state institutions

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements shall send the following to the contact details below:

A cover letter specifying the job title briefly describing and justifying how they meet the above-mentioned requirements. An information of salary expectation (in gross amount) should state in the cover letter.
An updated CV (Certificates should not be included with the application)
Most recent recommendation letters from previous employers

Women, diverse people, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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