OlamAid e.V. is an international aid organization based in Berlin dedicated to responding to the evolving needs of crisis and conflictaffected populations. Our mission is to support communities as they transition from crisis to recovery rehabilitation and sustainable living.
Position Overview:
As the Community development and Resiliences building advisor at OlamAid you will play a crucial advisory role within the professional department providing advanced guidance in leadership integration community mobilization and resilience building. You will play a key leadership role in shaping future strategies and methodologies and support current activities. and developing new methodologies.
Position Overview:
Location: Europe HQ in Berlin Occasional travels
Availability: January 2024
Position size: parttime 15 hours/month
Tasks
- Provide highlevel technical and strategic guidance to project teams focused on group facilitation community development and resiliencebuilding.
- Provide individual support to all team members in this area
- Collaborate with programmatic staff to design and optimize work plans ensuring all deliverables are practical measurable and aligned with OlamAids mission.
- Conduct occasional travel to support field teams and contribute to knowledgesharing initiatives across the organization.
- Work in close collaboration with colleagues in the Professional Department and other organizational units under the supervision of the Professional Department Manager.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a related field (e.g. Human Sciences Social Work International Relations Disaster Management) preferred; Bachelors degree required.
- Minimum of 7 years experience in community development group facilitation or similar with a strong background in resiliencebuilding projects.
- Proficient in global humanitarian assistance and development trends with a deep understanding of community resilience frameworks.
- Strong strategic thinking leadership communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously with a mature and selfdriven personality.
- Demonstrated experience in training and mentoring teams with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
Benefits
- An opportunity to support vulnerable populations through innovative and impactful projects.
- A culturally diverse collaborative and motivated team environment.
- Opportunities to contribute creatively and shape new project approaches within the organization.
- Flexible working hours and professional development options.
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