Head of The Misereor Dialogue and Liaison Office

COMPANY PRESENTATION

For 60 years, AGIAMONDO (until 2019 AGEH) has been a reliable partner for development workers and a key source of specialist personnel for many church and other civil society organisations active in the field of international development cooperation work. As a state-recognised personnel service provider, we supply qualified Christian-oriented experts from all EU countries for projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Central or Eastern Europe. Since being founded by Catholic associations and organisations in 1959, AGIAMONDO has supplied over 6,000 experts for development projects.
- On the basis of the German Development Aid Workers Act (EhfG), **AGIAMONDO** recruits qualified professionals for international cooperations between church and civil society organisations.

**Misereor**, the organization for development cooperation, stands up for people who are denied the right to live in dignity, freedom and with sufficient and healthy care, regardless of skin color, origin, gender or religion. Misereor works hand in hand with its project partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America and supports people in making lasting positive changes to their lives through their own efforts. In view of global, socio-ecological issues of the future, Misereor draws attention in Germany and Europe to the causes of injustice, poverty and climate change and campaigns for political change.

On behalf of Misereor, AGIAMONDO is looking for the next possible date for a **Head of the Misereor Dialogue and Liaison Office Brazil (M/F/x).**

**Your Tasks**
- As Misereor's contact person, you will **coordinate cooperation** with **internal** and** external stakeholders**, including Misereor's partner organisations and the Brazilian Bishops' Conference.
- You will support Misereor's **public relations **and **education** work on Brazil-related topics by creating current updates, procuring material for press releases, being available for interviews and writing articles for Misereor.
- You will conduct **dialogues** with German development cooperation (DC), the German Embassy, the political foundations in Brazil, national and international DC networks and partners, particularly in Lusophone Africa.
- You will also accompany staff on **trips**, support
- You will be actively involved in the cooperation with the Brazil team of the Latin America department and **thematic working groups** at Misereor, take part in continuous dialogue and support the implementation of the Misereor strategy.

**Your Profile**
- You have completed a university degree relevant to development cooperation (e.g. social sciences, regional studies, ethnology or similar), have at least **three years of professional experience** in development cooperation and have regional knowledge and work experience in **Brazil**.
- You have **professional expertise** and experience in the organisation and implementation of **public relations and educational work**. You are a **strong communicator**, **confident in public speaking** and have **excellent communication skills**.
- You have demonstrable experience in **networking** with relevant stakeholders and in **supporting dialogue processes**, in particular with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
- You have **diplomatic skills**, highly differentiated **intercultural communication skills** for dealing with stakeholders in a spirit of partnership and can act appropriately in a church environment.
- You are **fluent in written and spoken German** and **Portuguese**. Knowledge of Spanish and English is desirable.
- You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and identify with Christian values.

**What AGIAMONDO offers**
- Individual and thorough preparation
- Three-year contract, social security and remuneration in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act (Entwicklungshelfergesetz)
- Cultural, language or other professional training, as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice