The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit Embedded Senior Technical Advisor Jobs in Nigeria

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit Embedded Senior Technical Advisor Jobs in Nigeria

Background

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.

The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector and governments of other countries. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity.

Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn. Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in around 120 countries (July 2020)

GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974. From 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja. Currently 361 national, 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).

Responsibilities & Tasks

Responsibilities

Analyze developments at AfCFTA and ECOWAS levels to support project implementation strategies

Devise strategies to bridge information gaps on AfCFTA negotiations and implementation at all relevant sectors of ECOWAS Member States

Collecting and documenting project related data (partner reports, surveys, studies, etc.)

Communication, monitoring and evaluation

Support in strategic planning, monitoring and self-evaluation of the project

Provide technical and operational support to the implementation of TFWA / WATIP II as will be arranged with the head of project

Tasks

Regularly follow negotiations and other relevant developments at AfCFTA to help position ECOWAS member states for optimal implementation

Identify and collect updates on AfCFTA negotiations and implementation to guide project implementation in collaboration with project lead

Coordinate with other GIZ AfCFTA projects to identify synergies, share ideas, updates and experience

Maintain and regularly update project online monitoring and documents monitoring platforms

Help in analyzing ECOWAS regional integration strategies and their leveraging for AfCFTA implementation

Support technical discussions with all project stakeholders

Support the HoP with technical inputs related to any eventual adjustments to the project scope

Design and develop communication strategies and material on AfCFTA (factsheets, flyers, newsletters, brochures, develop and maintain project website and other online platforms, other communication tasks)

Ensure external program communications with political partners, donors, including strategic communication and crisis communication

Ensure compliance with communication and visibility requirements of the of the project Support the design and implementation of innovative communication tools and strengthen internal communication within the project

Support colleagues in the development of specific communication products, according to GIZ standards (e.g. short films, Facebook posts, radio broadcasts …), especially in connection with public events of the project
carry out other related tasks as assigned by the Head of project.

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in International Relations, International Law, International Development, Communication Studies, Economics, or a closely similar field

Professional Experience:

At least 5 years of working experience, especially in the fields of public relations, public policy, communications, monitoring and reporting in the field of trade and investment

Experience monitoring and reporting on AfCFTA and/or other trade related issues

Knowledge of international trade regulatory environment Proven practical experience in the creation of communication materials, including online platforms

Experience in the development of media and innovative communication tools related to trade and/or investment

Experience with donor programs of international cooperation or foreign diplomatic missions is an asset

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences:

Proactive, innovative, creative personality

Strong organizational, coordination and communication skills

High team and networking skills, intercultural skills

Fluent in English; Basic French language skills would be an asset

Creativity and quick comprehension for complex relationships.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Letter of Motivation as one document with complete contact details via email to: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de using the Vacancy No "027" as the subject of the email.

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