The Civil Peace Service (Ziviler Friedensdienst ZFD) supports projects aimed at non-violent conflict resolutions in various countries worldwide. It seconds experts to assist local partner organizations. Its objectives are the prevention of violent conflicts, the reduction of violence, and the long-term securing of peace.

In Nepal CPS cooperates with local partner organizations that build structures of cooperation and dialogue across lines of conflict and create meeting points and safe spaces where parties to a conflict can meet. CPS also strengthens information and communication structures that trace the causes and consequences of violent conflict and provides assistance to groups that are particularly affected by violence and ease their re-integration into society. In every cooperation CPS provides assistance and training in methods and concepts of non-violent conflict resolution.

The Program is financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

The Civil Peace Service (Ziviler Friedensdienst ZFD) supports projects aimed at non-violent conflict resolutions in various countries worldwide. It seconds experts to assist local partner organizations. Its objectives are the prevention of violent conflicts, the reduction of violence, and the long-term securing of peace.

In Nepal CPS cooperates with local partner organizations that build structures of cooperation and dialogue across lines of conflict and …

Trainee – Media and Dealing with the past

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Project: GIZ-CPS
Position: Trainee Media and Dealing with the past
Working period: 6 months with possibility of extension upto 9 months
Working location: Lalitpur, Nepal
Reports to: Program Coordinator

Responsibilities:

The aim of the traineeship is to support the Conflict-Sensitive Media component and Dealing with the Past thematic team in administrative and communication processes. Under the overall supervision of the Program Coordinator and direct supervision of the CPS colleagues (thematic teams Dialogues and DwP), the trainee will gain experience and work in the fields of media production, conflict-transformation and dealing with the past.

The following tasks are outlining the traineeship position:

Supporting in tasks related to the implementation of the conflict-sensitive media production course:
Supporting communication with applicants, with participants and with experts
Supporting in administrative tasks
Supporting in managing the content of the eLearning platform atingi (eTutoring)
Supporting in monitoring participation (assignments, participation, monitoring participant list)
Supporting Dealing with the Past (DwP) thematic team in organizing the National Memory Conference in December (e.g. coordination, documentation, communication)
Supporting in communication with DwP partners (especially for reporting and planning phases)
Supporting in audio/video/written documentation of workshops
Supporting the PR working group (compiling information, assisting in layout/design)

General Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in (Mass) Communication/Journalism or related field, Peace Studies or relevant qualification
Between 18 and 28 years of age.
Great interest in learning about different peacebuilding approaches
Great communication skills required.
Good ICT skills (MS office; basics in desktop publishing, graphic-design, content management systems are an asset)
Professional experience: working experience (less than on year) is an asset but not a must, knowledge about conflict transformation, peacebuilding and conflict sensitive journalism/media is an asset.
Strong interest and openness to learn and proactively engage with various stakeholders.
Language skills: fluency in English and Nepali oral and writing

Especially women and candidates from minority groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Application should be sent to GIZ ZFD via email to [email protected] with a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, as well as an updated CV no later than 1 August 2023.

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