Call for Tenders –Trainers for the Course Peace Programming 2026

The Academy for Conflict Transformation in Pro Peace is looking for trainers for two different but interconnected Modules of the Peace Programming Fall Course 2026. The course takes place from 08 November to 19 November at the Jugendakademie Walberberg, in Bornheim, Germany.

1. Background information

Pro Peace supports people involved in violent conflicts on the path to peace and strives to help overcome war and violence.

Our Academy for Conflict Transformation, the qualification department in Pro Peace, offers a learning space for professionals, international peace workers and experts in the field of civil conflict transformation. Our educational work is an expression of our conviction of the non-violent, constructive ways of dealing with conflicts. The main goal is to provide professionals who already work or intent to work on international peace projects and/or conflict-sensitive development cooperation with practical tools that allow them to contribute to building lasting peace. In our courses, we create learning spaces where theory meets practice. Within this, our educational concept focuses on personal development, self-determination, responsibility and the ability to act in conflicts. One of our central concerns is fostering a personal attitude oriented towards peace-related values among all those who participate in our courses and trainings. The international intercultural exchange and participatory learning are particular strengths of our courses and trainings.

The Academy’s portfolio consists of longer, comprehensive courses in peace and conflict work as well as shorter trainings focused on specific topics – both as in-person and online. Furthermore, we offer specific exchange platforms for alumni and orientation trainings for people interested in the Civil Peace Service (CPS). The Academy also offers tailor-made trainings in the field of peace and conflict transformation.

The Academy for Conflict Transformation promotes an interactive, varied and playful learning environment and exchange-oriented communication of content. In addition to input from the trainers, the exchange of ideas among the participants, for example in group work and discussions, is also crucial and a valuable resource. We emphasize a warm, encouraging, trusting and appreciating atmosphere in this setting. The facilitator’s expertise and the personal exchange between participants will constitute key components of these trainings. Furthermore, the Academy is aware of different power structures and considers it in the designing of the content and the training. When the need arises, we, together with the trainers, will create a room where discussions can take place.

2. General course description and structure

The aim of this course is for the participants to acquire the appropriate skills and knowledge on planning, implementation and monitoring of peace projects and programs, with orientation on better impacts.

The Course is divided into two modules, namely (1) Systemic Conflict Analysis which runs from November 8 to 13, 2026 and (2) Designing Peace Projects which runs from November 15 to 19, 2026. The course offers a selection of strategies as well as a toolbox of methods and tools to conceptualize and develop peace projects. The course provides an analysis framework that allows for a deep understanding of the conflict itself, including drivers and actors, both for conflict and peace. Based on this understanding, entry points for intervention / peace needs to change the key driving factors of the conflict will be identified. This is the base of the design and implementation of peace projects with orientation on impacts.

The course utilizes the elicitive training model, where the learning journey is aimed at discovery and creation using the participants’ experiences and knowledge as the main resource, and where the trainers are catalysts and facilitators rather than experts.

Expected learning outcomes per Module:

At the end of the course, the participants will have:

Module 1: Systemic Conflict Analysis

• Explained what is a ‘good enough’ conflict analysis.
• Explained the various conflict analysis tools, their objectives and uses.
• Explained and practiced the various steps in conducting a systemic conflict analysis.
• Applied the methods and tools through analysing conflicts from their respective contexts/using real case studies.
• Identified entry points for intervention which they could use as a springboard for designing peace projects.

Module 2: Designing Peace Projects       

• Developed project ideas based on the results of their conflict analysis.
• Designed an impact-oriented peace project using the frameworks: Reflecting on Peace Practice and impact-oriented project planning.
• Explained and practiced monitoring and evaluation tools for peace projects.
• Developed a plan for follow up and application in their own work context.

The maximum number of participants per module is 18 persons.

3. Procedure and Deliverables

The desired learning outcomes serves as a springboard for the module design but trainers could also put in additional/take out some when they see fit. Furthermore, the tenders should show how these outcomes could be met. The module’s pedagogy should focus not only on learning the theories and approaches but above all, on the application during the course and later in their own work/conflict contexts. Furthermore, it should be ensured, that the content of DPP builds on the practical Analysis produced in the SCA Module and that further interlinkages are clear.

The trainer shall facilitate the delivery of the module (including the design/preparation, actual implementation and debriefing), in agreement with the Academy’s team. This includes the following tasks:

Conceptualization and preparation of the training:

• Provides the training design and literature/materials;
• Attends the trainers’ meeting to ensure linkages to the other module, ensuring hand overs and general coordination with the academy advisors and other trainer;
• Sends the detailed and updated training outline and materials to the educational advisor latest two weeks before the start.

Implementation of the module:

• Facilitates the in-person sessions independently;
• Adapts the course design and methodologies to needs of the participants, when the situation arises;
• Provides a space/platform for addressing tensions/conflicts when the need arises;
• Gives timely feedback to the academy’s educational advisors regarding the participants’ engagements and contributions.

Post-course debriefing and hand over:

• Provides relevant information to the next trainer about the participants’ engagements, contributions, challenges, difficulties, among others;
• Attends a debrief (online) meeting with the educational advisors.

4. Trainer and tender requirement

The trainer must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Substantial knowledge of the theory of the course subject and its practical application. The theories and knowledge base should represent a wide array of schools of thoughts, including non-eurocentric perspectives;
2. Substantial knowledge of adult education methodologies through long-term experience as trainer in multi-cultural contexts;
3. Full English proficiency;
4. Excellent facilitation and communication skills, including the ability to convey abstract/complex concepts and terms (both in the design and in the actual training facilitation) in a manner that could be understood by the participants;
5. Possess self-awareness, openness to feedback and ability to deal with conflicts in a constructive manner;
6. Being aware of various power dynamics within the classroom and the openness to create a platform to discuss power related issues during the module implementation, whenever the need arises.

5. Assessment procedure

The selection will be done in line with the following criteria.

6. Fees

The Academy is looking for one trainer for each module and offers a daily fee of 650€ (excl. VAT).

• For Modules 1 – Systemic Conflict Analysis we calculate 8 working days (6 days of training facilitation and 2 days for preparation, attending a trainer’s meeting, and debriefing.
• For Module 2- Designing Peace Projects, we calculate 6 ½ days (5 days of training facilitation and 1 ½ days of preparation, attending the trainers’ meeting and debriefing.
• Travel costs will be reimbursed in accordance with German law (“Bundesreisekostengesetz”)
• Food and accomodation for the trainers will be provided in the venue "Jugendakademie Walberberg" in Bornheim, Germany.

7. Submission of proposals

The proposals should include:

• A CV and a cover letter explaining your motivation and working approaches
• A course concept and outline detailing each day’s activities (for draft concept, see Annex 1).

Please submit all documents in English.