Media expert for decolonization and dealing with a violent past (f/m/x)

AGIAMONDO e.V.; Aachen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen Medienexperten, der sich mit der Dekolonisierung und der Auseinandersetzung mit einer gewalttätigen Vergangenheit beschäftigt. In dieser spannenden Rolle werden Sie ein digitales Archiv entwickeln, relevante Akteure identifizieren und die Medienproduktion koordinieren. Sie bringen wertvolle Perspektiven und Erfahrungen aus der Region der Großen Seen mit und werden aktiv an der Entwicklung von Ressourcen und Methoden für die Kommunikation in Konfliktsituationen arbeiten. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Förderung von Frieden und Versöhnung zu leisten und Ihre Expertise in einem unterstützenden und integrativen Umfeld einzubringen.

Leistungen

Umfassende Unterstützung bei administrativen Angelegenheiten

Dreijähriger deutscher Arbeitsvertrag

Unterstützung bei sozialer Integration

Umfassende Vorbereitung und Unterstützung während des Vertrags

Qualifikationen

• Erfahrung in der Medienproduktion und Netzwerkbildung in der Region der Großen Seen.
• Forschungskompetenz und Kenntnisse in der Friedensarbeit und der afrikanischen Geschichte.

Aufgaben

• Entwicklung eines digitalen Archivs zu 'Dealing with the Past'.
• Beratung und Koordination der Medienproduktion in Deutschland und der Region der Großen Seen.

Kenntnisse

Medienproduktion

Forschungskompetenz

Netzwerkbildung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Kenntnisse der afrikanischen Geschichte

Friedensarbeit

Fließend in Französisch

Fließend in Englisch

Kenntnisse in Deutsch

Ausbildung

Universitätsabschluss in Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaften

Abschluss in Friedens- und Konfliktforschung

Abschluss in Politikwissenschaft oder verwandten Bereichen

Jobbeschreibung

Media expert for decolonization and dealing with a violent past (f/m/x)

• You will design the development of a digital archive that bundles research literature and learning materials on "Dealing with the Past" (DwP) as well as on (neo)colonial heritage and related media.
• You will analyze and identify relevant stakeholders and potential actors in order to build a network for journalism, communication and DwP. You will actively integrate civil society listening clubs and promote various discussion formats.
• You will advise and coordinate the production of media content in Germany and the Great Lakes region.
• You contribute to the development of a handbook on journalism, communication and DwP and use it for trainings and workshops with journalists in the region.
• You will use business trips in the Great Lakes region and in Europe for further relevant research and networking.

• You have professional experience in and a personal connection to the African Great Lakes region (Rwanda, Burundi or the Democratic Republic of Congo) and thus bring indispensable perspectives and experience to the project.
• You have a university degree in communication and media studies, peace and conflict studies, African history, political science, development studies or a related field of study.
• You have experience with research methods and epistemological approaches to decoloniality.
• You have practical experience in the production of (digital) content for media.
• You have in-depth knowledge of African history, especially the Great Lakes region.
• You have expertise in the areas of peacebuilding and dealing with a violent past.
• You are fluent in French and English, knowledge of German is an advantage, as is knowledge of other languages spoken in the region such as Kinyarwanda, Lingala, Kirundi and Kiswahili.

Your collaboration with CAMECO

CAMECO (Catholic Media Council) is a non-profit consultancy organization specializing in media and communication projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific. Its aim is to strengthen community- and development-oriented media initiatives and to promote the presence of the church in the media.

CAMECO supports local partners and donors, especially church organizations, in the evaluation and development of media projects. The focus is on active citizen participation, digital education for young people and the sustainability of community radio stations. Currently, in cooperation with AGIAMONDO, CAMECO is working on a project on communication and reconciliation in the Great Lakes region of Africa.

You will work at CAMECO in Aachen and contribute with your perspectives and expertise to research on the topics of dealing with the violent past and reconciliation in the region as well as to the promotion of international cooperation and networking. As a media expert with a professional or personal connection to the region, you will have knowledge of the history and conflict dynamics of the African continent and apply this to support CAMECO in developing resources and methods for communication in (post-)conflict situations related to colonial pasts and continuities.

We want you as a professional to feel comfortable with us:

- Comprehensive support on all administrative issues: visa, work permit, residence permit, etc.

- Three-year German employment contract including appropriate social security and remuneration.

- Support with social integration.

- Comprehensive local, linguistic, professional and personal preparation and support during your contract.

- Support in communicating your experience and networks in your home country.