Mediation Support Program Officer in the 'Mediation Support Project' 80%-100%

ETH Zurich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Two-year appointment

Central Zurich workplace

Further training

Publish research results

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich's Center for Security Studies (CSS) invites applications for a Program Officer in the Mediation Support Project (MSP). The role supports and leads MSP activities, including training design, capacity building, conflict analysis, and network operations, in collaboration with swisspeace and the FDFA.

The candidate should hold an MA in relevant fields and have 3+ years of related experience. The MSP position offers opportunities to apply research skills in peace mediation, engage with

Qualifikationen

• MA degree in Social Sciences or Humanities with a focus on peace and conflict studies, political science, sociology, anthropology or environment.
• Minimum of three years work experience related to mediation/mediation support, project management or applied research in peace and conflict fields.
• Experience living and working in conflict contexts and providing mediation process support.
• Experience writing, publishing and editing applied research.
• Work experience in international organizations, NGOs or think tanks related to mediation and mediation support.

Aufgaben

• Support and lead MSP activities implementation within the Mediation and Peace Team.
• Design and deliver negotiation and mediation trainings and capacity-building activities.
• Operate mediation networks and conduct conflict analysis.
• Coordinate MSP activities and manage related tasks.
• Contribute to training of future mediators and peace practitioners.
• Engage in research and knowledge management related to mediation in peace processes.

Kenntnisse

Mediation experience

Project management

Applied research

Written communication

International collaboration

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

English proficiency

Ausbildung

MA in Social Sciences or Humanities

Jobbeschreibung

The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich is a center of competence for Swiss and international security policy and peace promotion. It offers expertise in research, teaching, and consultancy.

Project background

The Think Tank of the Center for Security Studies serves as an important link between academia and practitioners in the field of security policy and as a point of contact and reference for the wider public.

The Think Tank's Mediation and Peace Section supports efforts to negotiate, mediate and transform violent political conflicts by conducting research, providing training and directly supporting those engaged in peace practice and conflict transformation processes.

We are seeking someone to work as a Program Officer in our "Mediation Support Project" (MSP), a joint project between the CSS ETH Zurich and swisspeace, working in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). MSP seeks to strengthen Swiss and international mediation efforts.

Job description

The successful candidate will join the Mediation and Peace Team, supporting and leading the implementation of MSP activities. The position will involve the following responsibilities:

• Knowledge management and applied research related to mediation in peace processes
• Design and delivery of negotiation and mediation trainings and other capacity building activities
• Support the operation of mediation networks
• Conflict analysis
• Support dialogue, negotiation and mediation activities
• Work in conflict contexts
• Training of future mediators and peace practitioners
• Training for parties in conflict contexts (e.g. www.peacemediation.ch, www.mas-mediation.ethz.ch)
• Coordination of MSP activities
• Organization of MSP activities
• Management tasks related to the MSP program

Profile

• Relevant MA degree in Social Sciences or Humanities (e.g. peace and conflict studies, political science, sociology, anthropology, environment)
• A 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 mediation process support 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
• Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Curious, cooperative and independent personality
• Proactive approach to tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel, including to conflict-affected contexts
• Excellent proficiency in English is required
• At least one Swiss national language is a significant plus
• Other language skills are beneficial

We offer

• We offer the opportunity to apply and develop mediation support and research skills, within the environment of a university-based think tank working on security and peace issues.
• The term for the appointment is for two years, with the option of extension if there is funding and if there is mutual agreement to continue the cooperation.
• We offer a workplace in the center of Zurich with attractive working conditions. Further training and the ability to conduct applied research, publish the results in different formats and provide your own process support related to peace mediation are part of the career development and are central elements of our personnel policy.

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