Community Development & Resilience Building Advisor

OlamAid e.V. is an international aid organization based in Berlin, dedicated to responding to the evolving needs of crisis and conflict-affected populations. Our mission is to support communities as they transition from crisis to recovery, rehabilitation, and sustainable living.

Position Overview:

As the Community development and Resiliences building advisor at OlamAid, you will play a crucial advisory role within the professional department, providing advanced guidance in leadership, integration, community mobilization, and resilience building. You will play a key leadership role in shaping future strategies and methodologies and support current activities. and developing new methodologies.

Position Overview:

Location: Europe, HQ in Berlin, Occasional travels

Availability: January 2024

Position size: part-time – 15 hours/month

• Provide high-level technical and strategic guidance to project teams focused on group facilitation, community development, and resilience-building.
• Provide individual support to all team members in this area
• Collaborate with programmatic staff to design and optimize work plans, ensuring all deliverables are practical, measurable, and aligned with OlamAid’s mission.
• Conduct occasional travel to support field teams and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives across the organization.
• Work in close collaboration with colleagues in the Professional Department and other organizational units, under the supervision of the Professional Department Manager.

• Advanced degree in a related field (e.g., Human Sciences, Social Work, International Relations, Disaster Management) preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in community development, group facilitation, or similar, with a strong background in resilience-building projects.
• Proficient in global humanitarian assistance and development trends, with a deep understanding of community resilience frameworks.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, with a mature and self-driven personality.
• Demonstrated experience in training and mentoring teams, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.

• An opportunity to support vulnerable populations through innovative and impactful projects.
• A culturally diverse, collaborative, and motivated team environment.
• Opportunities to contribute creatively and shape new project approaches within the organization.
• Flexible working hours and professional development options.

Have we aroused your interest?

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You can find more information about our work and our organisation on our website.