Recruitment at The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Recruitment at The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.

In Nigeria, GIZ’s portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Advisor – Early Warning and Early Response

Vacancy No: 065
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Background
GIZ. Solutions that work.

• 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. Since 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
The Technical Advisor is responsible for:

• Provide strategic and technical guidance and policy advice to the partner organization to enhance early warning systems in ECOWAS Member States (MS), in line with international best practices and standards.
• Support initiatives to enhance the ECOWAS Early Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN) system.
• Foster a closer working relationship between the Early Warning Directorate (EWD) and the National Centres for the Coordination of Response Mechanisms (NCCRMS) in the ECOWAS MS, and effectively coordinate support to strengthen NCCRMs’ capacities.
• Support initiatives that leverage digital tools for conflict prevention and peacebuilding in ECOWAS MS.
• Foster dynamic partnerships with key stakeholders at the regional and national levels, including civil society, youth actors, media, development partners, and others working towards strengthening early warning systems in the ECOWAS MS.
• Ensure effective coordination with other implementing organizations and development agencies supporting EWD and relevant Directorates within the ECOWAS system to mitigate growing human security challenges in the region. • Provide technical support for organizing Country Risks and Human Security Assessment (CRHSA) missions in MS and implement key recommendations from these missions to strengthen ECOWAS and its Member States’ intervention strategies.
• Support and assist the efforts of a Technical Advisor working to strengthen the capacities of the National Peace
• Infrastructures (NPIs) and the Early Response Mechanism (ERM) efforts.
•  Ensure the incorporation of conflict sensitivity and do-no- harm approaches in activities and engagements with regional, national, and local stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with the Gender focal person on the project to ensure effective integration of gender-related issues into diverse initiatives aimed at strengthening early warning systems in ECOWAS MS.
• Ensure effective coordination and oversight of work implemented by Project grant recipients.
• Ensure visibility of GIZ’s support for regional and national early warning systems.
• Conduct context analysis, technical briefs, and research; develop and deliver presentations; and prepare various forms of documentation, including background papers and
• knowledge products.
• Support knowledge building and lessons learned processes concerning early warning initiatives in the region.
• Work closely with the Project’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor to ensure effective utilization of knowledge management tools for documentation of relevant data and success stories.

Task:

• The Technical Advisor also performs the following tasks: rogrammatic Implementation and planning:
• Support the day-to-day operational activities and functions of the GIZ EPSAO project in close consultation with the Head of Components Conflict Prevention and Elections.
• Assist in developing and adjusting operational plans and budgets
• Oversee the progress of core work areas and ensure that they remain in line with implementation strategy.
• Identify opportunities and ensure good collaboration and synergy with other components of the project (security sector, women, peace and security; elections and governance; and support for the regional training infrastructure).
• Provide administrative and logistical support for activity implementation.
• Ensure consistent implementation of GIZ and EU guidelines. Support knowledge management and reporting processes. Perform other project-related duties and functions as directed ther duties/additional tasks
• performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Required qualifications, competences, and experience qualifications

• University degree in political science, conflict resolution, peace studies, peacebuilding, conflict management, or a relevant field professional experience
• At least 7 years’ experience of professional experience in the areas of early warning and early response, conflict prevention, peacebuilding or related field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Experience of leading implementation of similar Early Warning and Early Response initiatives in West Africa.
• A good understanding of the African peace and security landscape and especially the ECOWAS region – with an established network.
• Experience working for an international organization will be highly desirable as will experience working or engaging with national actors (including governments, civil society and other)

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Experience with conflict analysis tools.
• Experience with national initiatives focused on strengthening early warning systems is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of the ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework (ECPF).
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and highly political context.
• Expertise in applying technical skills to provide quality support and advice to political partners in conflict mitigation and
• prevention.
• Excellent diplomacy and persuasion skills, with a high sense of integrity and transparency.
• Good understanding of results-based planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Exceptional writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Good analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required for this position.
• Working knowledge of French will be a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with the ECOWAS region and established contacts with relevant actors is considered an asset.

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2024.

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 “vacancy no. 065” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please include vacancy no. 061 in mail subject
• GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor

Job ID.: 062
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full time

Background
GIZ. Solutions that work:

• 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 a round 120 countries (July 2020) GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974. Since 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja. Currently 361 national and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).

Responsibilities

• The M&E Advisor is responsible providing technical input in designing monitoring and evaluation systems, collecting the necessary data, implementing, and coordinating effective research, analysis of data and its evaluation, as well as monitoring the impact of the activities for the entire programme for maximum and sustainable outcomes and learning.
• The preferred candidate will contribute positively to SEDIN’s overall M&E efforts and strategic direction through the regular production of a range of outputs, as well as reviewing their effectiveness and impact with relevant stakeholders.

The Advisor performs the following tasks:
Technical and Advisory:
The M&E professional:

• Designs, implements and maintains systems for documenting and monitoring programme activities as well as disseminating programme impacts or experiences and knowledge generated to facilitate learning.
• Develops a pragmatic and hands-on system for data collection; is responsible for the regular follow up of data collection.
• Supports the design, organization and conduct of programme progress review activities involving all programme components, implementing partners and other stakeholders.
• Makes contributions to the strategic and operational program planning process with the focus on requirements for achieving overall improvement in the programme performance measurement in a very pragmatic and hands on manner
• Prepares reports and information material based on M&E data.
• Represents the programme at partners’ activities (especially those relating to result-based monitoring, progress reviews and evaluation) and contributes actively and meaningfully to discussions and the decision-making process.

Research:
The M&E professional:

• In consultation with the component managers and the head of programme, the professional prepares and carries out qualitative research on the project and the project environment (developing survey instruments, field trials, training field staff, organisational preparation in the field, collecting and analysing data).

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience Qualifications
Qualifications:

• University degree in Social Sciences, Economics or any relevant field, specialization in Social statistics and demography will be an asset.

Professional experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in result-based monitoring and evaluation including
• M&E systems development
• Experience and expertise in data collection
• In-depth experience in data analysis and interpretation as well as the logical and understandable (written) presentation of findings
• Experience in an international development context is a strong asset.

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Team playing qualities/experience; strong skills to work with colleagues and stakeholders with different professional levels and working experiences
• Very practical and hands-on approach
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
• Sound research skills, oral and written presentation skills, interpersonal skills and high integrity
• Outstanding knowledge in excel, SPSS, STATA or other statistical programs
• Good facilitation and communication
• Innovative and with a positive attitude about change
• Gender sensitive and inclusive
• Excellent and proven writing skills in English (including report writing)
• Familiarity with key national and international issues in program monitoring and evaluation
• Strong ability to work with people in a diverse socio-cultural environment
• Highly motivated, energetic self-starter who can think and act self-sufficiently
• Tolerant of other peoples’ opinions and views.

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4.

Application Closing Date
9th July, 2024.

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 the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please include vacancy no. 062 in mail subject
• GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Finance Manager

Vacancy No: 066
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Background
GIZ. Solutions that work.

• GIZ Solutions that work. 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 a round 120 countries (July 2020) GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974.
• Since 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja. Currently 361 national and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).

The Project
ECOWAS Peace and Security Architecture and Operations Project:

• Since 2006, GIZ through the commissioning and funding of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) implemented the “Support Programme to the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)”.
• The Programme was aimed at strengthening the Commission in executing its core mandate of facilitating economic and political integration. GIZ support has had a focus in three principal areas including 1) Organisational Development, 2) Trade and Customs, and 3) Peace and Security in which the Programme supported the strengthening of sector-specific expertise as well as strategic planning and management structures, capacities and processes. Presently, GIZ implements the “ECOWAS Peace and Security Architecture and Operations” (EPSAO) Project with co-funding from the European Union (EU) and the BMZ. The main objective of the project is to support ECOWAS in the prevention and management of conflict and security threats in West Africa.
• There are five strategic areas of focus for the project: the strengthening of ECOWAS mechanisms for the promotion and maintenance of peace, stability and post crisis operations; enabling ECOWAS to manage emerging or existing conflicts; contributing to the creation of a secure and safe post conflict environment; and promoting peaceful, fair, transparent and inclusive electoral processes in West Africa.
• Since September 2022, the BMZfunded module “Supporting the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center (KAIPTC)” has been integrated into the EPSAO module and serves to further strengthen the regional training infrastructure

Responsibilities

• In your role you support the Commission Manager and projectmanaging staff at Head Office of at the respective Country Offices in all issues related to financial management including advice related to budget planning and costing.
• You clearly communicate the relevant requirements, conditions and restrictions in terms of your capacity to act with due regard for compliance rules and P+R. Financial steering of the project is performed cooperatively, cost-effectively and efficiently. You are responsible for the correct processing and monitoring of all payment flows and for ensuring the supply of funds to the Project, in consultation with the relevant sectoral division(s) and the country office, and coordinate all administrative work related to financial management.
• You also assist in the preparation of grants and local subsidies including if necessary, the training of recipients.
• You guarantee comprehensive reporting on the finances of the Project, at regular intervals, hereby enabling the Commission Manager/ your line manager to anticipate and document the financial impacts of all project activities.
• Identifying and assessing commercial risks plays an important role in this context.
• You are responsible for ongoing process development within your remit and are responsible for knowledge management and support other experts as relevant in familiarizing themselves with and performing their tasks.

The Finance Manager is responsible for:

• Advise on all financial, commercial, contractual and commissioning matters
• Preparation of budget elaboration and preparation of change offers
• Preparation of financial reports to the EU and BMZ based on KOMP
• Lead all EU-Audit related processes and activities.
• Monitoring of expenditure and costs and commission values
• Monitoring of receivables and obligos
• Contract monitoring and management • Ensuring the quality of accounting, procurement and inventory
• Preparing internal controls and ensuring projects adherence to processes and rules of GIZ
• In charge of updates of expenditure in Onsite Operations
• Ensuring compliance with P+R and Donor requirements

Tasks
The Finance Manager also performs the following tasks:

• Explains commercial rules, standards and guidelines
• Works in and with networks of financial managers at the local, regional and national levels
• Assists in managing external and internal audits and internal controls

Financial Management:

• Participates in the commercial set-up of new and follow-on projects together with the Commission Manager, Head Office and the field structure
• Supports the Commission Manager in managing commercial aspects of the commission together with the relevant country office, the regional department, the Financial Management Advisory Services Division, the Financial Services Division and ELVIS
• Supports the initiation and implementation of cofinancing arrangements
• Monitors the implementation of internal control findings and action taken to address objections raised in audit reports
• Ensures reporting in accordance with the allocation of costs to outputs (KOMP)
• Acts as a contact person for the project partner and/or financing recipients in relation to commercial issues

Procurement and Contracting:

• Prepares the contracts entered into via the country office and/or Head Office in accordance with the requirements of P+R, above all service and financing agreements, construction contracts, etc.
• Ensures that an adequate internal control system is in place (separation of functions, cross-check principle, observation of the Code of Conduct and of procurement rules) together with the Commission Manager or the responsible line manager.
• Safeguards the correct handling of procurement services for the implementation of the project, taking into account the current procurement regulations • Compliance with the EU sanctions list check in accordance with P+R and departmental and country requirements

Administration:

• Engages in the coordination of the project infrastructure (facility management, logistics, fleet management, IT services etc.) in consultation with the line manager and the responsible Country Office.

Other duties/additional tasks

• Supports technical staff to find solutions for problems related to administration and procurement during implementation and in relation to the GIZ Nigeria and ECOWAS Country Office.
• Performs other duties and tasks as may be requested by management. • Provides support for other tasks and activities in support of the ECOWAS Cluster Finance & Admin team

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

• University Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field of study

Professional Experience

• At least 6 years’ experience of professional experience in a comparable position
• Experience with EU co-financing processes
• Proven experience with SAP, Onsite Reporting and Onsite Operations • Professional experience in GIZ
• Fluent in English – with a knowledge of German being an added advantage

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences:

• In-depth knowledge of accounting software
• Good knowledge of internal control systems and financial audit processes • Good working knowledge of ICT technologies and computers applications (e.g., MS Office)
• Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality and ethical behavior when handling sensitive and confidential data and information
• Ability to work closely and effectively with technical teams to ensure financial objectives align with project goals and to be able to explain budgetary information in a clear and understandable manner to non-financial colleagues
• Sharp ability to identify financial issues and to support identification of solutions
• Systematic and meticulous approach financial analysis in support of informed decision-making

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2024.

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 “vacancy no. 066” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please include vacancy no. 066 in mail subject
• GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Private Sector Development and Economic Cooperation Advisor

Vacancy No: 067
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

The Project

• On behalf of the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is implementing the Market Oriented Value Chains for Job and Growth in ECOWAS – MOVE. The aim of the project is to promote market- oriented and future-proof value chains that contribute to income and employment generation in the ECOWAS region. The focus will be put on the cashew and rice value chains and the proejet will build on the successes of Competitive Cashew Initiative (ComCashew) and Competitive Rice Initiative (CARI).
• MOVE is a very complex project with 3 independent co-financing (EU 1, BMGF, EU2)
• MOVE project will be implemented in Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria. The overarching strategy of implementation is built on making value chains more resilient, collaborating with large companies and SMEs, integrating Gender Transformative Approaches (GTA), developing a more conducive local/regional business climate, and then scaling for achieving broad impact in ECOWAS. MOVE objectives and outputs focuses on the following:
  • Increasing the share of value added in the ECOWAS region
  • Enhancing the viability of production systems
  • Increasing the demand for regional products
  • Scaling good practices in supply chain development
  • Strengthening policy advice and public-private cooperation

Responsibilities
The Technical Advisor will be responsible for the following:

• Supporting all rice/ cashew activities in Nigeria under project MOVE with a special focus on private sector development as well as policy.
• Processing technical aspects and further developing VC specific technical competences
• Maintaining good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions and counterparts and GIZ

Tasks
Management and coordination:
The Advisor:

• Is a liaison between project partners in project countries, primarily Nigeria, and MOVE management.
• Manages consultants engaged to implement discrete workplans within MOVE
• Advises private sector partners of MOVE in Nigeria and potentially in other MOVE countries.
• Assists and supports the MOVE Private Sector Development (PSD) team in the development and management of the existing and upcoming Matching Fund projects in Nigeria.
• Assists the project with organisational and management issues.

Communication and Networking:
The Advisor:

• Communicates with key project partners on a regular basis.
• Develops and maintains contact with all important stakeholders in the rice/cashew sector, including public sector partners such as: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), ECOWAS, ECOWAS Rice Observatory (ERO), National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NICAN) and private sector partners.
• Supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assists with public relations work.
• Cooperates with local communities, relevant organizations, non-governmental organizations and individuals in the project environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships.
• Provides technical assistance to local and international experts.

Networking and cooperation:
The Advisor:

• Oversees the strategic development and management of key relationships with partners.
• Encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the programme.

Data management, analysis and monitoring:
The Advisor:

• Tracks project statistics in the designated project areas.
• Compiles, processes and manages the database of key beneficiaries of the project.
• Is responsible for preparing and reviewing documentations, files and data in the project area.
•  progress and keeps the M&E database up-to-date.
• In collaboration with the MOVE PSD team, sets up a strict follow-up structure with the Matching Fund partners to ensure timely submission of project reports (both financial and technical).

Knowledge management:
The Advisor:

• Ensures knowledge management, collects processes and distributes relevant information, monitors communication and interaction between government institutions, NGOs and society through analyses of the media, direct dialogue, participation in meetings and seminars etc. • Ensures knowledge transfer in the programme.
• Develops and prepares training materials for deployment in the implementation of the project.
•  Enables the adoption of training materials by local partners, including government structures, and other development organisations. • Assists with research activities and studies on issues to support programme implementation and learning.

Coordination tasks:
The Advisor:

• Assists with project planning and develops project concepts and strategies including preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentation.
• Assists in coordinating and prioritising relevant project activities at technical level (in the regions) in cooperation with the partners, both as regards the organisational preparation and implementation of the activities.

Other duties/ Additional tasks:
The Advisor:

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

• University degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Economics, Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Professional Experience:

• At least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment, with strong interpersonal relationship and negotiation skills.
• Experience in both rice and cashew value chains with comprehensive knowledge of the landscape and stakeholders involved in these value chains in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and establish effective relationships with private companies and government personnel.

Other knowledge, Additional Competences:

• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Ability to independently manage time and responsibilities.
• Proficient in ICT technologies (software, phone, fax, email, internet) and computer applications (e.g., MS Office).
• Proven analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and change management abilities. • Excellent communication skills for building and maintaining effective relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Fluent in written and spoken French.
• Fluency in English is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of any Nigerian local languages is beneficial.

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4.

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2024.

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 “vacancy no. 067” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please include vacancy no. 067 in mail subject
• GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Access to Market and Infrastructure Advisor

Vacancy No: 061
Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Background
GIZ. Solutions that work.

• 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. Since 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).

Programme:

• Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Development for Decent Employment in Nigeria (SEDIN) Programme The Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Development for Decent Employment in Nigeria (SEDIN) Programme is implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-financed by the European
• Community.
• SEDIN aims at improving the employment, competitiveness and income situation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) through four components: policy support, local economic development, entrepreneurship empowerment and the Nigeria Competitiveness Project that is co-funded by the EU.

Responsibilities

• The Access to Market and Infrastructure expert will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of market access and access to infrastructure interventions with special focus on
• employment creation and strengthening of local organisations, and in accordance with state- and local-level needs and priorities.
• Planning and monitoring of interventions with partners
• Continuing existing and identifying new interventions with focus on increasing employment and incomes
• Supporting local organisations in developing their organisational and service capacities.
• Conducting capacity building measures and managing the implementation of activities through service providers and consultants
• Cooperating with other staff members in SEDIN`s head and field offices
• The Technical Advisor performs the following tasks:

Tasks
General

• In exchange with the regional and technical team leads the technical expert:
• Reviews and implements access to market and business infrastructure approaches and activities on state level and in selected LGAs and with identified public and private partners with a focus on Plateau State
• Recommends approaches and activities to increase employment and income effects in line with the agreed guidelines.
• Identifies and recommends new access to market and infrastructure improvement interventions that promise increased employment and income effects.
• Follows-up on existing and new logistic innovations for partnership with SEDIN and supports their market introduction
• Manages the relationship with both public and private partners and supports communication between stakeholders and to or from SEDIN
• Agrees with the project management and partners on interventions to be implemented
• Cooperates with partners to support the development of business infrastructure services and access to markets
• Supports the capacity development of businesses and business infrastructure suppliers
• Supervises external short- and long-term experts contracted for technical support
• Supports increasing capacities to meet formal requirements for market access
• Supports MSMEs in increasing their environmental sustainability of their business in one of the following dimensions: energy efficiency, energy supply through renewable energy and circular economy.
• Supports the promotion of employment particularly of youths and women through clusters, industrial parks, technology hubs, physical markets or similar innovation infrastructure
• Liaises with other technical experts of the programme
• In cooperation with the M&E advisors, monitors and evaluates the results of activities
• In cooperation with the communication advisors, contributes to knowledge management and prepares materials for disseminating information
• Participates in team meetings and other project events
• Support strengthening relevant industry associations and interest/advocacy groups.
• Facilitate Public Private Dialogues and knowledge
• exchanges particularly in the areas of access to market and enabling business infrastructure
• Supports with other tasks as may be required by the team and management.

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or other relevant Degree.

Professional experience:

• At least 7 years professional experience in areas relevantfor market access and business infrastructure development
• Experience with green of business models and the application of renewable energies
• Experience in working with and building the capacity ofboth MSMEs and government officials in MDAs.
• Experience with digital markets and export promotion for MSMEs
• Experience with business innovation facilitation and start-up support, acceleration and market entry support
• Experience in supporting change processes
• Experience in developing business models and with circular economy principles
• Experience in working with the public sector
• Experience in working with clusters, hubs, and physical markets

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to work in teams and experience with working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage project timelines, processes, and tasks effectively.
• Good working knowledge of virtual communication and computer applications (e.g., MS Office, MS Teams)
• Self-motivated, pro-actives approach in identifying and promoting innovative approaches.
• Impeccable presentation, verbal, and written communication skills in English
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
• Regional experience working in Edo State is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
9th July, 2024.

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 “vacancy no. 061” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please include vacancy no. 061 in mail subject
• GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.