New vacancies in the Civil Peace service from spring 2027

Job posting 05.10.2026

For our CPS programme  "Strengthening Civil Society, Supporting Human Rights and empowering voices of marginalized groups in the transformation process in Myanmar" 

we are looking for a

Civil Peace Worker (f/m/d) for MHPSS and trauma sensitivity in Thailand/ Mae Sot or Chiang Mai

(38,5 hours/week, Non-Family Posting)

As a peace worker, you will support multiple partner organisations that are working in the fields of peace education and human rights in a highly violent context of Myanmar and the Thai-Myanmar border region. The assignment is classified as a non-family posting for security reasons. Family members (partners/children) cannot be not permitted to accompany the employee on the assignment (objectified security requirement). The position requires a high degree of resilience and flexibility. Support and partnership assignments can regularly occur in the evenings, as well as on weekends and holidays, according to changing circumstances. A willingness and capacity to travel extensively both domestically and internationally is required. Please note also, access to adequate educational infrastructure (e.g., international schools) cannot be guaranteed at all the assignment locations.
 

These are your tasks

• Support partner organisations to integrate MHPPS measures for staff support and wellbeing in local teams and organisations - on individual, team and organisational level (e.g. needs assessment for new partner organisations, facilitation of team workshops, integrate measures in organisational structures and processes)
• Deepen and develop the partnering organisation’s knowledge on psychosocial approaches (e.g. psychological first aid, team-care and collective care)
• Support integration of trauma sensitive approaches into project activities
  (e.g. trauma-sensitive facilitation skills, stabilization and crisis response skills, supporting partner organisation to design and implement wellbeing activities for their target groups)
• In selected cases, you support partner organisations to develop training modules on wellbeing topics (e.g. as part of Holistic Security trainings)
• Ensure the proper use of funds and reporting as well as regular communication with the CPS country coordination and the KURVE Wustrow main office. 

Skills you have

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with conflict, which can be used respectfully and sensitively in an intercultural and violent context
• The ability to self-reflect and a high degree of learning and adaptability
• Very strong personal responsibility, ability to work independently and reliably while remaining closely related to the partner organisation’s teams and the wider CPS programme structure
• Strong planning and implementation skills
• High flexibility, tolerance for unclear situations and the ability to deal with complex situations
• A relevant university degree (e.g. psychology, social work) or a completed training with several years of professional experience in a field of work relevant to the position. 
• Relevant training and experience in the field of civil, non-violent action and conflict transformation and sound knowledge in this area 
• Relevant knowledge and experience in supporting organisational development processes
• Several years of practical experience in working with NGOs, preferably in intercultural teams and/or abroad. Experience of working in contexts affected by war or violent conflicts is an asset
• Knowledge of and prior working experience in the area of (peace) education, youth work and human rights is an asset 
• Knowledge of the current context in Myanmar and the Thai-Myanmar border region is an asset
• Willingness to travel frequently between Mae Sot and Chiang Mai to work with different partner organisations
• Very good English language skills and willingness to learn Burmese; prior Burmese language skills are an asset.

What we offer you

• A 2 months preparation period will take place in Germany,
  starting on 15. February or 01. March 2027 (prior visa application process will be supported)
• A full-time contract until 30. November 2029 in alignment with the German law for development/aid workers EhfG (German Development Workers Act), Please note: The conditions of the German law for development aid workers precludes the application and deployment of citizens of the deployment countries: in This case Myanmar or Thailand citizens
• Comprehensive social benefits according to the EhfG (German Development Workers Act), also for family members where applicable; see also performance table.
• A meaningful role as a Peace Worker with the opportunity to actively and creatively advocate social change and work in solidarity with civil society organisations
• Participation in qualification and training measures, regular supervision and, if necessary, participation in a corresponding language course
• Many opportunities to work independently, a high degree of creative freedom in your daily work and cooperation at eye level
• family members are strictly prohibited from traveling with the employee
• As KURVE Wustrow has a legal duty of care, it must check in advance whether the applicant has family obligations that would preclude months or years of strict separation in this area or require special safeguards in the home country (e.g., as part of evacuation plans). 

Our organisation strives to reflect the diversity of our society and create a non-discriminatory working environment. We value teams with different backgrounds and welcome applications from people who can enrich our work with diverse perspectives and experiences.

Interested in joining our team? Send your online application by 25.10.2026 using our ONLINE application form (code position Myanmar_IPW_2027).

Invitations to the candidates for the assessment day will be sent at short notice, 03.11.2026.

The assessment day will take place online on Monday, 09.November 2027, 8:00 – 4:00 CET.

Following final interviews with selected candidates will take place Wednesday, 11. November 2027.

Do you still have further questions? Then please send an e-mail to jbelke [at] kurvewustrow [dot] org (lmckown(at)kurvewustrow.org)

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KURVE Wustrow – Centre for Training and Networking in Nonviolent Action
Kirchstr. 14
29462 Wustrow/Wendland
Germany