Advisor (m/f/d) for Breaking Patterns of Armed Violence (PAVE) , Bonn

bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict\nStudies is an independentternational research institute\ndedicated to research and policy advice on the conditions,\ndynamics and consequences of violent conflicts to contribute to a more peaceful\nworld. bicc was founded in 1994 with the support of the German state\nof North Rhine-Westphalia and is a member of the Johannes-Rau-Research\nCommunity.

As\nof 1 November 2026, we are looking for an

Advisor (m/f/d) for
Breaking Patterns of Armed Violence (PAVE)

Full-time / Fixed-term\nuntil 31 October 2027 / Remuneration Group 13 TV-L

Beyond the project, bicc publishes on DDR(-related) topics. The institute\nis also a long-standing member of the Integrated DDR Training Group (IDDRTG),\nan association of institutes and international organisations that offer\ntraining activities in DDR.

to work on a project that contributes to the prevention and reduction of\narmed group violence in Africa through locally informed and evidence-based\nDisarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) processes. The project is\nbeing implemented jointly with the African Union (AU), the United Nations Peace\nBuilding and Peace Support Office (DDR branch), in close coordination with\nregional organisations, such as the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) and the\nRegional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) and local project partners. The project\nis funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

Your tasks:

• Provide expert technical advice to the project partners\nand various stakeholders (at local, national and regional level) engaged in\nDDR-related activities and armed group violence reduction efforts across Africa\nin close coordination with the project management.
  • Contribute to the analysis of\narmed group and related dynamics, for instance illicit proliferation of Small\nArms and Light Weapons (SALW) and Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) in\nDDR contexts, on the African continent (through the compilation of evidence\ngathered in assessment missions) and the drafting of policy recommendations (policy\nbriefs).
    • Conceptual planning and content-related implementation of\nevents (workshops, conferences, webinars, briefings, policy roundtables) in\nclose coordination with the project team.
      • Plan and facilitate DDR-related capacity exchange and\ntraining activities for diverse target groups (online and in-person), including\npreparation of relevant training materials (new module development,\npresentations, concept note, agenda, supporting material for practical\nexercises, etc.)
        • Draft different outputs on DDR-related topics (e.g.\npublications, reports, concept and briefing notes)
          • Support the development of new project proposals
            • Support the production of the project’s documentary\npodcast series ‘The Sahel Untold: Stories of Resilience’
              • Prepare social media/public relations (PR) content

                Your profile:

                • Advanced university degree (Master's degree or\nequivalent) in political science, social sciences, international economics,\ninternational relations, law, development or a related field is required.
                • A minimum of five (5) years of experience working on DDR\nand related topics, such as community violence reduction (CVR) in practice or\nacademia.
                • Experience working on Weapons and Ammunition Management\n(WAM), small arms control, conflict/post-conflict crisis management,\nsocio-economic recovery, as well as international affairs such as peacebuilding\noperations, development programmes or related areas is desirable.
                • Experience working with international organisations, such\nas the United Nations (UN peacekeeping political missions, or UN agencies,\nFunds and Programmes), the African Union or a comparable international\norganisation or non-governmental organisation in a conflict or post-conflict\nenvironment is desirable.
                • You are prepared to go on business trips and ideally have\nan active Hostile Environment Awareness Training Certificate not older than 5\nyears
                • Your English language skills are very good—in daily use\nas in specialised topics. Knowledge of French is an advantage
                • Good communication and presentation skills round off your\nprofile
                • Ability to work in a team

                  We offer:

                  • A meaningful role in an internationally active peace and\nconflict research institute based in Bonn, Germany.
                  • A professionally challenging and diverse field of\nactivity with a high degree of creative freedom and space for your own ideas.
                  • An inter- and transdisciplinary work environment, as well\nas a collegial, trust-based, and open work atmosphere.
                  • Support for balancing family and career through flexible\nworking hours and the option of mobile working. Please note: Unfortunately, it\nis not possible to work remotely from abroad.
                  • Remuneration based on the collective agreement for\nthe public sector (TV-L NRW) at pay grade 13 , as well as an\nannual bonus payment (in accordance tot he TV-L NRW) and the option of a\ncompany pension scheme ( VBLU ).

                    The position\nis to be filled on 1 November 2026, on a fixed-term basis until 31 October 2027.\nThe place of work is Bonn.

                    bicc strives\nfor gender equality and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all\nbackgrounds. bicc welcomes a pplications from people\nwith disabilities .

                    Please send\nyour detailed application, including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV,\nqualifications, references, etc.), by 30 August 2026 exclusively by\nemail to Ms. Nina Suckrau ( [email protected] ), who is\nalso available as a contact person.

                    If you have\nobtained a foreign university degree, please include an extract from the Anabin\ndatabase ( anabin: Infoportal zu\nausländischen Bildungsabschlüssen ) as proof of\nrecognition of your degree by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) of\nthe Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs\n(KMK) with your application documents.

                    Please\ncombine your documents into a single PDF file (max. 5 MB) and reference 16_26.

                    Your\npersonal data will be processed in accordance with the applicable data\nprotection regulations during the selection process. Detailed information on\nthis can be found in our data protection information .

                    Publication\ndate: 7 August 2026

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