Junior Technical Advisor

The junior technical advisor is providing support in

• Coordinating and managing of administrative processes
  

• Providing technical support on cooperation with the private sector for the project and working in close collaboration with the DV towards the achievement of project goals
  

• Support of the identification of cooperation potentials between “Cooperation with the private sector” instruments and the GIZ portfolio in Kenya
  

• Further developing instruments and assisting in introducing innovation and change
  

• Managing knowledge by disseminating and documenting know-how, experience and information
  

• Programme internal and external communication and knowledge management
  

B. Tasks

The junior technical advisor shall perform the following tasks:

• Organizes conferences, workshops, trainings for the project including management of logistics, preparation of the agenda, documents, and presentations, as well as writing of minutes
  

• Support consultancies (development of concepts, ToRs, contracting of consultants, coaching and guiding consultants, quality checks of consultant reports) and procurement processes
  

• Provide data, information and feedback for regular programme progress monitoring and reporting
  

• Provides technical support (on instruments of private sector cooperation, e.g. DeveloPPP) in coordination with AWE experts
  

• Prepares the documentation for contracts, services and/or purchases, complies with the regulations regarding accounting, contracts and purchases according to internal processes and rules (P&R)
  

• Participates in the planning, execution and documentation of meetings, workshops, seminars and other events held within the framework of the project
  

• Organizes and updates archives and documentation in compliance of GIZ knowledge management, manage, check and update the inventory of project office
  

Other duties/additional tasks

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management
  

C. Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (business administration, Technical Education or other programme related discipline). Additional qualifications in the areas of development cooperation and/or private sector development;
  

• Knowledge of private sector development, international trade and EU import/export regulations is an asset.

Professional experience:

• At least 2 years of professional experience in private sector development. International trade, EU import/export regulations, ESG and finance are an asset;
  

• Experience in project work and in the promotion of partnerships and networks with different stakeholders. Experience with the private sector are an asset.
  

• Desirable: initial experience through internship or similar in this area
  

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Strong organizational and writing skills
  

• Good interpersonal, management and communication skills
  

• Knowledge of German language is an asset
  

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Data Management
  

• Presentation skills

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
  

• Proactive attitude towards personal growth and institutional changes

• Rendering result orientated performance
  

• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management