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Natural scientist for projects on environmental protection and extractivism (m/f/x)

AGIAMONDO e.V. • Full-time • Köln • 3w ago

Natural scientist for projects on environmental protection and extractivism (m/f/x)

Your tasks

You will support communities in educational processes to clarify socio-economic conflicts with a focus on rights and gender aspects.
You will carry out environmental analyses with communities to identify hydrological risks and potentials.
You provide technical support on environmental issues in lobbying and legal proceedings.
You accompany partner organizations in legal, educational and communication processes.
You lead studies on the protection and sustainable use of water sources in prioritized regions.
You prepare analytical reports and communication materials on environmental conflicts.
You will strengthen networks, support thematic partnerships and provide technical support for national and international lobbying.
You will be responsible for the proper spending and administration of funds on the ground in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. You will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organization.

Your profile

You have a relevant university degree in natural or environmental sciences, e.g. in environmental engineering, ecology, biology or geography.
Ideally, you have a Master's degree in biodiversity, environmental law or ecological assessment.
You have at least 3 years of professional experience in the field of environmental conflicts, ideally in the context of extractivism.
You have at least 1 year of experience in biodiversity and/or environmental impact assessment, especially in the mining sector.
You have experience in participatory planning for the transformation of environmental conflicts and in the characterization of hydrological environmental impacts.
You are fluent in Spanish; good English is an advantage.
You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and identify with the goals and concerns of church development and peace work.

Your work with AGIAMONDO and Podion

Responsible and challenging

AGIAMONDO e.V. is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. In the Civil Peace Service, we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The Civil Peace Service (ZFD) is a personnel program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. It is committed to a world in which conflicts are resolved without violence. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Timor Leste, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.

The socio-economic program of Corporación Podion has been dealing with the ecological consequences of extractivism in Colombia for several years. A central focus is on documenting environmental violations and working with affected communities. The project, which builds on successful measures such as the ban on fracking, is dedicated to issues such as water protection and the environmental damage caused by oil extraction. In addition to lobbying, legal action is also being taken. Although Colombia has progressive environmental legislation, there is a lack of implementation and environmentalists and community members are often exposed to threats. The project collects baseline data on biodiversity and environmental damage in order to develop restoration measures - from negotiations with companies to legal action. Another focus is on the transfer of knowledge and skills to the communities. The position allows for business trips to different parts of the country to get to know different regional conditions. Bogotá offers a good quality of life and is considered suitable for families, although you should allow around two months to find accommodation at the beginning. Frequent trips lasting several days to the organizations and communities supported are also part of the job.