Mediation Program Officer, CARIM — Zurich

Immigration Policy Lab; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 100.000 - 150.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Workplace in central Zurich

Further training opportunities

Opportunity to publish research

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich’s Center for Security Studies (CSS) seeks a (Senior) Program Officer for its Culture and Religion in Mediation (CARIM) program in Zurich. The role supports implementation, research, and training in mediation, with emphasis on narratives and legal traditions shaping conflict dynamics.

We value experience in conflict settings, international NGOs or think tanks, and strong English proficiency. The appointment is fixed-term for two years, with potential extension based on funding and

Qualifikationen

• MA degree in social sciences or humanities (e.g. peace and conflict studies, political science, sociology, anthropology, environment).
• Minimum of three years’ work experience related to mediation/mediation support, project management or (applied) research in the peace and conflict field.
• Experience working and living in a conflict-affected context, as well as concrete conflict transformation work.
• Experience writing, publishing, and editing applied research.
• Work experience in international organizations, NGOs or think tanks related to the topic of mediation and mediation support.
• Experience working in inter-cultural dimensions and narratives in conflict and mediation.
• You are a curious, cooperative, independent personality with strong analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• You should be willing to travel, including to conflict-affected contexts.
• The CSS is a multi-lingual working environment, excellent proficiency in English is required.
• At least one Swiss national language is a significant plus.
• Other language skills are beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Supporting and, where appropriate, leading the implementation of CARIM activities
• Conducting knowledge management and applied research related to mediation in peace processes
• Designing and delivering training programmes on negotiation, mediation, and related capacity-building activities
• Providing direct support to conflict analysis, dialogue, negotiation, and mediation processes in diverse conflict contexts
• Contributing to the training and development of future mediators, peace practitioners, and conflict parties, both within established programmes (such as Peace Mediation and the MAS Mediation) and through courses tailored to specific contexts and needs
• Focusing in particular on the role of narratives and legal traditions in shaping conflict dynamics, negotiations, and mediation processes
• Undertaking coordination, organisational, and programme management tasks related to the CARIM Programme
• Contributing to the further development of the Programme’s activities, networks, and knowledge base at the intersection of research and practice

Kenntnisse

Mediation/peace research

Project management

Applied research

Inter-cultural communication

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Analytical skills

Independent work

Ausbildung

MA degree in social sciences or humanities (e.g. peace and conflict studies, political science, sociology, anthropology, environment)

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zurich’s Center for Security Studies (CSS) seeks a (Senior) Program Officer for its Culture and Religion in Mediation (CARIM) program in Zurich. The role supports implementation, research, and training in mediation, with emphasis on narratives and legal traditions shaping conflict dynamics.

We value experience in conflict settings, international NGOs or think tanks, and strong English proficiency. The appointment is fixed-term for two years, with potential extension based on funding and