For us mission means improving living standards on the basis of our Christian belief. Faith, education, health, justice and peace: are themes of relevance and importance for us, in Asia, Africa and Germany. Our projects and programs reflect these priorities. In recent years we have developed into an international network of churches and diaconia with a modern and diverse profile.

The Christian Church in Indonesia, HKI has been a member of this international network for more than 30 years, engaging in areas of education, advocacy and development. The HKI actively provides a quality education on sustainable farming practices and raises awareness on current environmental challenges.

In the framework of our North-South-Personnel Exchange we are looking for a professional from Germany or another EU-country to work at the Pengmas Center. The Center was founded in 2013 by the HKI to offer practical training and workshops on Organic Farming to small scale farmers in North Sumatra.

Your responsibilities will include:

• take inventory of farming methods/techniques and socio-economic situation of small scale farmers in the catchment area of the HKI Church

• take inventory of objectives and strategies of the work of Pengmas and evaluate existing projects

• advising and supporting Pengmas staff in planning and implementing training activities and seminars

• establish a network of local actors, existing training centers, other religious institutions, NGOs and government agencies in the region to exchange on best practices

• developing a concept for internal and external fundraising for the Pengmas Centre

Skills and personal specifications we are looking for:

• Completed relevant studies/training in the field of Agriculture

• Experience with impact-oriented projects, project monitoring and project evaluation

• Proven Consultation Skills in Development Projects

• Experience with projects in international and intercultural environment

• Excellent English speaking skills and ready to learn Indonesian

• Years of working experience in South-East Asia are preferable

This secondment will be for a three years period. Extension for a second term may be considered. The position/job offer is co-financed by Dienste in Übersee e.V. (Bread for the World) under the conditions of the “Entwicklungshelfergesetz”.

Please send your application in English by E-mail to: Mrs. Heike Rees

personal[at]vemission.org before 30.07.2021

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Mission for us means to improve living conditions on the basis of our Christian belief. Faith, health, education, justice and peace: These are themes of relevance and importance for us in Africa, Asian and Germany. Our projects and programs reflect this. In recent years we have developed into an international network of churches and diaconia with a modern, up-to-date profile.

In the framework of the South-North Personal Exchange of the UEM the Reformed Church of Germany is looking for an ordained pastor, preferably with a reformed or united background, for its congregation in Hanover who is willing to live and to work in Germany for a minimum period of three and maximum of six years. The expected start of this period will be spring 2022 after successful completion of German language course.

Your tasks:

• pastoral work in the congregation in a pastoral team, including worship services

• planning and implementation of projects with children, youth, young adults and families – your musical skills are very welcome!

• supporting the English language activities of the congregation

• outreach to migrants

• participation in different committees of the congregation and of UEM

Your qualifications:

• theological qualification and ordination

• work experience in parish work of some years

• pastoral competence and musical skills

• open for the local ecumenical cooperation with the Lutheran Church and other Christian churches

• excellent English language skills

• ability to work in a team

The ability to communicate fluently in German is a requirement for the position. We expect that the elected candidate will start a language course already in Africa or Asia ending with a final exam. The successful completion of the exam is prerequisite for the position.

Please send your application letter with CV by email to: personal[at]vemission.org by 31.08.2021.

For further information please contact Mrs. Heike Rees by email: Rees-h[at]vemission.org

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