Graines de Paix is seeking a project manager to lead the launch of AdoGoZen in France. The program helps young people aged 11 to 16 understand their emotions, communicate with others, and manage conflict without violence. You will engage youth organizations, train their teams, and evaluate this first phase to inform the next stage of the rollout.
About Graines de Paix
Founded in Geneva in 2005, Graines de Paix works to ensure that children and young people can learn in an environment of trust, feel a sense of belonging, and develop the skills they need to get along with others. Learning to cooperate, understand emotions, and exercise sound judgment begins in childhood. These skills support learning and help prevent violence.
Graines de Paix develops educational resources and supports teachers and youth workers in using them. In classrooms and youth settings, its programs give children and young people opportunities to practice these skills in everyday situations.
The Foundation works in Switzerland, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire and is now expanding its activities in France.
Project background
Graines de Paix has secured funding to adapt AdoGoZen, which is already running in French-speaking Switzerland, and roll it out in at least eight youth organizations in France, including four in Annemasse and four in Bourg-en-Bresse. The project is aimed in particular at community centers, youth and cultural centers (maisons des jeunes et de la culture, or MJCs), and residences for young workers. It may also draw on local education partnerships known as cités éducatives.
Your role
- Program rollout and staff training
Engage partner organizations, adapt the program to the local context, and plan its rollout. Organize and deliver one training session per site, with a target of training 30 professionals in each area. Then support the teams as they put the AdoGoZen resources into practice. - Monitoring and evaluation
At the start of the assignment, develop and submit a monitoring and evaluation plan based on results-based management (RBM) principles. Design the evaluation tools, then collect and analyze data from young people and youth workers before and after they use the AdoGoZen resources. Submit a midterm report and a final evaluation report at the end of the assignment. - Budget monitoring and reporting
Track spending against the allocated budget, submit a monthly activity report to the leadership team, and prepare narrative and financial reports for funders by the agreed deadlines. - Communications and advocacy
Share the project’s activities and results with local stakeholders, including by contributing to content development in coordination with the communications team. Advocate on behalf of Graines de Paix with institutions, local authorities, and community partners to raise awareness of the Foundation’s approach and support the program’s development. - Program development in France
Draw lessons from the pilot and recommend practical next steps to sustain the program in both areas and, depending on the results, expand it to other parts of France.
Professional qualifications
- A master’s-level degree in education, psychology, social sciences, or social or humanitarian project management.
- At least three years of experience managing field-based projects, ideally in the nonprofit sector, community education, or youth services.
- Proven experience designing and delivering training for adults.
- Proficiency in project planning, budget monitoring, and evaluation, with experience preparing reports for funders.
- Experience in partnership development, negotiation, and advocacy with institutional stakeholders.
Experience working with youth organizations and familiarity with local networks in Annemasse and Bourg-en-Bresse are assets.
Personal skills
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and take initiative.
- Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize information.
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team and local partners.
- Commitment to nonviolence and peace education.
Consultancy terms
Status · Independent consultant, paid upon invoice.
Duration · Six months, renewable subject to funding.
Start date · Early December 2026.
Travel · Regular travel between Annemasse and Bourg-en-Bresse.
How to apply
Send your application to candidatures@grainesdepaix.org by November 15, 2026.
Email subject line · Postulation – Chef France – NOM Prénom
Please include the following:
- Your résumé.
- A brief cover letter.
- A short technical and financial proposal outlining how you would organize the assignment, the estimated number of days or hours required, your rate, and your total fee. List any travel expenses separately.