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The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Junior Technical Advisor - Peace Building & Conflict Transformation - Plateau
Jos, Nigeria
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Junior Technical Advisor - Peace Building & Conflict Transformation - Plateau
Jos, Nigeria
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (giz)
Junior Technical Advisor - Peace Building & Conflict Transformation
Jos, Nigeria
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Junior Technical Advisor - Peace Building & Conflict Transformation - Plateau
Closing: Jul 26, 2024
Closing todayPublished: Jul 18, 2024 (9 days ago)
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Job Summary
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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 and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).
Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:
- University Degree in Political or Social Sciences, with a focus on conflict transformation, peacebuilding or political violence.
Professional Experience:
- At least 3 years of professional experience in a comparable position.
Other knowledge, additional competences:
- Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g., MS Office)
- Strong managerial and organizational competence
- Willingness to travel (abroad) regularly
- Excellent knowledge of English language and a basic understanding of Hausa Language are requirements. An understanding of Fulfulde Language is desirable
- Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
- Experience in logistics and event management is desirable
- Understanding of German development policy goals with a focus on Feminist Development Policy
- Familiarity with administration of contracts and financing agreements / grants is desirable
- Strong understanding of cultural aspects of Farmer / Herder conflict in Nigeria and West Africa
- Excellent individual management skills, regarding time management, workload, and responsibilities
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively in challenging settings
- Understanding of agile working methods.
Note
- Please include vacancy no. 075 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.
Responsibilities
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 and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).
Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:
- University Degree in Political or Social Sciences, with a focus on conflict transformation, peacebuilding or political violence.
Professional Experience:
- At least 3 years of professional experience in a comparable position.
Other knowledge, additional competences:
- Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g., MS Office)
- Strong managerial and organizational competence
- Willingness to travel (abroad) regularly
- Excellent knowledge of English language and a basic understanding of Hausa Language are requirements. An understanding of Fulfulde Language is desirable
- Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
- Experience in logistics and event management is desirable
- Understanding of German development policy goals with a focus on Feminist Development Policy
- Familiarity with administration of contracts and financing agreements / grants is desirable
- Strong understanding of cultural aspects of Farmer / Herder conflict in Nigeria and West Africa
- Excellent individual management skills, regarding time management, workload, and responsibilities
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively in challenging settings
- Understanding of agile working methods.
Note
- Please include vacancy no. 075 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.
Responsibilities:
The Technical Advisor is responsible for:
- Implementing daily operational aspects of all issues related to the project
- Processing technical aspects and further developing the area of responsibility in accordance with the specified quality standards
- Maintaining a good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions and counterparts and GIZ
- Ensuring that the project office runs smoothly
Tasks
The Technical Advisor performs the following tasks:
Coordination of activities & Grants management:
- Coordinates and assists in preparing and conducting project activities and carries out other activities required for implementing these components
- Coordinates the use of office and transport capacities in accordance with the agreement on the use of facilities at the relevant office location
- Responsible for estimating costs for project activities in accordance with the prevailing provisions and coordinates these costs with the admin team
- Assists the project with all organizational issues
- Regularly consults with the GIZ officer responsible for the contract and cooperation on all project activities and has an overview of the contracts, grants, and subsidies in his/her field of activity
- Helps identify the needs of communities, government institutions, and NGOs
- Participates in formulating project action plans and helps synchronize the planning and budgeting system and counterparts
- Jointly responsible with the partner institution for preparing, implementing, and documenting training events, workshops, forums, team meetings, and other project activities
Communication and networking:
- Develops and maintains contact with all important stakeholders
- Provides technical assistance to local and international experts
- 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.
Other duties / additional tasks:
- performs other duties and tasks at the request of management
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