The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit Regional Coordination Advisor Jobs in Nigeria

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit Regional Coordination Advisor Jobs in Nigeria



Job Overview
  • The "TC-Fund for Regional Stabilisation and Development in Fragile Regions in ECOWAS Member States" is financed by the Federal Ministry for Development and Cooperation (BMZ) and implemented in cooperation with the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) in selected ECOWAS member states.
  • The project advises the ECOWAS Commission on the establishment of a fund as a sustainable instrument for shaping social and economic stabilisation processes in the region and has been piloting a measure in The Gambia since 2019.
  • The ECOWAS Stabilisation Fund has two funding windows for financial (FC) and technical cooperation (TC) tasks in the form of a joint political governance structure (ECOWAS Commission, BMZ).
  • Together with the partner, the programme examines needs to improve the employment and income situation of young people and strengthen social cohesion in Guinea-Bissau, Niger and Mali. Selected projects will be implemented in the TC funding window by national implementation partners from 2022.

    Responsibilities
    The advisor is responsible for:
  • Planning, steering and monitoring of project activities in selected countries of the ECOWAS in the field of food security.
    Coordination of a diverse group of stakeholders, implementing partners and country offices for the area of responsibility (remote management)
  • Managing of an area of responsibility that forms an integral part of the programme objectives.
    assisting project/programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Contracting and grant management between implementing partners and HQ innovation and knowledge management.

    Qualifications, Experience and Skills

    Formal Education:
  • M.A. in Development Studies, Social or Economic Sciences, Business Administration or equivalent.
  • Excellent communication skills in French and/or Portuguese (spoken and written)
  • Professional proficiency in English (spoken and written).
  • Experience and knowledge of GIZ´s main modes of delivery.
  • Work experience with GIZ-conducted contracting procedures and instruments, such as Grant Agreements and Service Contracts in particular with
    public sector institutions and civil-society organisations.
  • Experience in contracting with GIZ HQ is an asset.
  • Previous experience working in SME promotion, agriculture or stabilization measures in a fragile context is an advantage.

    Other Experiences and Skills (e.g. language, IT-skills, social and personal skills, etc.):
  • Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies and applications (Microsoft 365)
  • Basic understanding of the feminist development policy.
  • Willingness to deepen knowledge on contracting and grant management
  • Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed - corresponding measures are agreed with management.
  • Ability to communicate adequately with interdisciplinary / multi-institutional teams
  • Team player and constructive attitude responding positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
  • Developed attitude and awareness of service delivery.
  • Personal integrity and accountability.

    How to Apply

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Letter of Motivation as one document with complete contact details to: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de using "Junior Technical Advisor (Digital & Entrepreneurship Skills: Women & Youth) - 035" as the subject of the email.

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