German Agency for International Cooperation Job Recruitment | Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

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 following positions below:

Title: Junior Technical Advisor – Peace Building & Conflict Transformation
Vacancy No: 076
Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full Time
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, PEACECORE programme

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 and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).

The Project : Strengthening Capacities for Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution in North-Central Nigeria (PEACECORE)

The TDA project, financed by the BMZ, aims to enhance conditions for conflict transformation in Plateau State, Central Nigeria. Recent conflicts have led to displacement and insecurity, negatively affecting agriculture, livestock farming, and overall livelihoods. This project promotes peaceful coexistence, inclusive peacebuilding, sustainable livelihoods, and food security through a participatory and inclusive approach. The project is set to run until October 2026.

Responsibilities
The Junior Technical Advisor is responsible for:

Supporting the daily operational aspects of all project-related issues
Assisting with technical aspects of the project
Supporting the Technical Advisors in their tasks

Tasks
Coordination of Activities & Grants Management:

Assist in preparing and conducting project activities
Learn to estimate costs for project activities and coordinate with the admin team
Assist with organizational issues and support Technical Advisors with contract, grant, and subsidy oversight
Help identify the needs of communities, government institutions, and NGOs
Participate in formulating project action plans and synchronize planning and budgeting
Prepare, implement, and document training events, workshops, forums, team meetings, and other project activities
Support Technical Advisors with activity monitoring and achieving indicators

Communication and Networking:

Develop and maintain contact with all important stakeholders
Provide technical assistance to local and international experts
Ensure knowledge management, collect, process, and distribute relevant information
Monitor communication and interaction between government institutions, NGOs, and society through media analysis, direct dialogue, participation in meetings, and seminars

Other Duties / Additional Tasks:

Perform other duties and tasks as requested by management

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

University degree in political or social sciences, with a focus on conflict transformation, peacebuilding, political violence, or security studies

Professional Experience:

Maximum of 3 years of professional experience in a comparable position

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences:

Good working knowledge of ITC technologies and computer applications (e.g., MS Office)
Strong managerial and organizational competence
Willingness to travel regularly
Excellent knowledge of English and basic understanding of Hausa (Fulfulde understanding is desirable)
Willingness to upskill as required, with corresponding measures 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, including time management, workload, and responsibilities
Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively in challenging settings
Understanding of agile working methods

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 3.

Application Closing Date
26th 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. 076” as the subject of the email.

Note

Please include vacancy no. 076 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.

ALSO RECRUITING:

Title: Junior Finance and Administrative Officer
Requisition ID: 073
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, ZME – Centre for Migration and Development

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).

The Project

Zentrum für Migration und Entwicklung (ZME) The global programme Zentrum für Migration und Entwicklung (ZME), commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has the objective that partner structures are equipped to assist specific target groups on a sustainable basis with regular labour and educational migration, voluntary return, sustainable reintegration and regional migration.
ZME is a follow up programme to the Programme Migration for Development (PME). In close partnership with the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE), precisely the Migrant Resource Centers Vacancy Announcement_049 (MRC), PME had established a structure for employment promotion, migration and reintegration advice namely, the Nigerian-German Center for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (NGC).
The NGC provides individual counseling services and advice on prospects for both returning and potential migrants in Nigeria, economic (re-) integration support, information on vocational and educational perspectives and employment opportunities including entrepreneurship and self-employment. In the context of ZME, the NGC strengthens the capacity of partner structures (FMLE) to provide target group-specific services for regular and safe labour and educational migration, regional migration and reintegration.
On the one hand, this includes strengthening the capacity of FMLE for effective management of safe, orderly and regular regional migration.
On the other hand, it strives for the alignment of advisory input and procedures for safe, orderly and regular training and labour migration with the needs of Nigeria and the countries of destination.
It also ensures the provision of support services that are gender and target group-specific to the FMLE, as well as ensuring that the special needs of returning migrants are met.

Responsibilities & Tasks
Responsibilities:

Maintains financial and management procedures for the programme
Deals with all questions arising in the area of the job function
Coordinate and follow-up on administrative requests pertaining to contracting and finance
Further develops instruments and assists in introducing innovation and change
Manages knowledge by disseminating and documenting know-how, experience and information.

Tasks:
Managing the daily cash fund:

Responsible for cash based on the vouchers collected daily
Reconciles the cash book and cash account daily
Reports any surplus or shortfall in cash
Reports without delay if the cash holding reaches a minimum level.

Internal control:

Supports the annual internal controlling schedule and reports
Carries out internal control and accounting functions, cash management, preparation of vouchers and rendition of financial returns, monthly, according GIZ procedures to the Country Office
Submission of Monthly processed vouchers to the Country Office
Documentation of contracts and procurement of materials and services (< 2500 €)
Stock and inventory management for training materials and office inventory.
Facilitates creating and maintaining a filing system for the office, specifically in the areas of personnel and finance
Pays stipends to ZME Beneficiaries and participants
Updates the filing system daily with incoming and outgoing correspondence
Maintains the inventory list for the office / project / programme.

General services:

Computes, classifies, and records numerical data to keep financial records complete
Performs any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying documents to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records
Assists in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, tracking expenditure against individual projects.
Supports preparation of service contracts requests in line with organisational guidelines and regulations
Supports technical staff in the preparation of the monthly budget
Ensures that projects staff are informed and applying updated puR guidelines for administrative and financial requests
Supports and Maintain inventory for the programme
Bills/processes overtime applications from office and project/programme staff
Processes settlement of applications for the reimbursement of travel expenses
Draws up and updates the fee schedule for (national) individual appraisers
Monitors all receivables and liabilities and ensures that they are settled promptly
Preparing bank transfers and/or other bank documents and checking these before execution.
Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience Qualifications
Qualifications:

A Degree (B.Sc.) in Accounting / Finance / Business Administration, or a related field of study.

Professional experience:

Not more than 3 years professional experience in a comparable position.

Other knowledge, additional competences:

Basic knowledge of accounting software’s
Good working knowledge of ICT tools (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems, managing files and records, and other office procedures
Accounting principles and practices
Standard office practices and procedures
Detail oriented and ability to work under minimal supervision and to show initiative and resourcefulness
Ability to work well and cooperatively within a diverse (culturally, ethnically) work community
A good sense of diplomacy and tactfulness
An ability to persist even in the face of challenges and obstacles
English language proficiency (written and oral) is important for this position.

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 3.

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2024.

Note

Please include vacancy no. 073 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.

Title: Junior Finance and Administrative Officer

Requisition ID: 072
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, ZME – Centre for Migration and Development

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).

The Project

Zentrum für Migration und Entwicklung (ZME) The global programme Zentrum für Migration und Entwicklung (ZME), commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has the objective that partner structures are equipped to assist specific target groups on a sustainable basis with regular labour and educational migration, voluntary return, sustainable reintegration and regional migration.
ZME is a follow up programme to the Programme Migration for Development (PME). In close partnership with the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE), precisely the Migrant Resource Centers Vacancy Announcement_049 (MRC), PME had established a structure for employment promotion, migration and reintegration advice namely, the Nigerian-German Center for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (NGC).
The NGC provides individual counseling services and advice on prospects for both returning and potential migrants in Nigeria, economic (re-) integration support, information on vocational and educational perspectives and employment opportunities including entrepreneurship and self-employment. In the context of ZME, the NGC strengthens the capacity of partner structures (FMLE) to provide target group-specific services for regular and safe labour and educational migration, regional migration and reintegration.
On the one hand, this includes strengthening the capacity of FMLE for effective management of safe, orderly and regular regional migration.
On the other hand, it strives for the alignment of advisory input and procedures for safe, orderly and regular training and labour migration with the needs of Nigeria and the countries of destination.
It also ensures the provision of support services that are gender and target group-specific to the FMLE, as well as ensuring that the special needs of returning migrants are met.

Responsibilities & Tasks
Responsibilities:

Maintains financial and management procedures for the programme
Deals with all questions arising in the area of the job function
Coordinate and follow-up on administrative requests pertaining to contracting and finance
Further develops instruments and assists in introducing innovation and change
Manages knowledge by disseminating and documenting know-how, experience and information.

Tasks:
Managing the daily cash fund:

Responsible for cash based on the vouchers collected daily
Reconciles the cash book and cash account daily
Reports any surplus or shortfall in cash
Reports without delay if the cash holding reaches a minimum level

Internal control:

Supports the annual internal controlling schedule and reports
Carries out internal control and accounting functions, cash management, preparation of vouchers and rendition of financial returns, monthly, according GIZ procedures to the Country Office
Submission of Monthly processed vouchers to the Country Office
Documentation of contracts and procurement of materials and services (< 2500 €)
Stock and inventory management for training materials and office inventory.
Facilitates creating and maintaining a filing system for the office, specifically in the areas of personnel and finance
Pays stipends to ZME Beneficiaries and participants
Updates the filing system daily with incoming and outgoing correspondence
Maintains the inventory list for the office / project / programme

General services:

Computes, classifies, and records numerical data to keep financial records complete
Performs any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying documents to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records
Assists in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, tracking expenditure against individual projects.
Supports preparation of service contracts requests in line with organisational guidelines and regulations
Supports technical staff in the preparation of the monthly budget
Ensures that projects staff are informed and applying updated puR guidelines for administrative and financial requests
Supports and Maintain inventory for the programme
Bills/processes overtime applications from office and project/programme staff
Processes settlement of applications for the reimbursement of travel expenses
Draws up and updates the fee schedule for (national) individual appraisers
Monitors all receivables and liabilities and ensures that they are settled promptly
Preparing bank transfers and/or other bank documents and checking these before execution.
Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience Qualifications
Qualifications:

A Degree (B.Sc.) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field of study.

Professional experience:

Not more than 3 years professional experience in a comparable position.

Other knowledge, additional competences:

Basic knowledge of accounting software’s
Good working knowledge of ICT tools (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems, managing files and records, and other office procedures
Accounting principles and practices
Standard office practices and procedures
Detail oriented and ability to work under minimal supervision and to show initiative and resourcefulness
Ability to work well and cooperatively within a diverse (culturally, ethnically) work community
A good sense of diplomacy and tactfulness
An ability to persist even in the face of challenges and obstacles
English language proficiency (written and oral) is important for this position.

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 3.

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2024.

Note

Please include vacancy no. 072 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.

Title: Administrative Assistant

Vacancy No: 074
Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

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 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
Zentrum für Migration und Entwicklung (ZME):

The global programme Zentrum für Migration und Entwicklung (ZME), commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has the objective that partner structures are equipped to assist specific target groups on a sustainable basis with regular labour and educational migration, voluntary return, sustainable reintegration and regional migration.
ZME is a follow up programme to the Programme Migration for Development (PME).
In close partnership with the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE), precisely the Migrant Resource Centers Vacancy Announcement_049 (MRC), PME had established a structure for employment promotion, migration and reintegration advice namely, the Nigerian-German Center for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (NGC).
The NGC provides individual counseling services and advice on prospects for both returning and potential migrants in Nigeria, economic (re-) integration support, information on vocational and educational perspectives and employment opportunities including entrepreneurship and self-employment.
In the context of ZME, the NGC strengthens the capacity of partner structures (FMLE) to provide target group-specific services for regular and safe labour and educational migration, regional migration and reintegration.
On the one hand, this includes strengthening the capacity of FMLE for effective management of safe, orderly and regular regional migration.
On the other hand, it strives for the alignment of advisory input and procedures for safe, orderly and regular training and labour migration with the needs of Nigeria and the countries of destination.
It also ensures the provision of support services that are gender and target group-specific to the FMLE, as well as ensuring that the special needs of returning migrants are met.

Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for:

Providing administrative services for the ZME programme
Ensures the financial and administrative task are complied with for the programme
Travels and inventory task are updated
Works closely with the Admin/Finance managers and officers of the project
Meeting the administrative needs of the project and completing task with a high degree of independence
Ensures relevant admin process are done in due time • Managing the cash box at the office in Benin.

Tasks:
Coordination:

Helps in the planning of activities with the programme
Ensures preparations and coordination with partners during meetings and workshops
Makes sure task are done within deadlines • Supporting in organizing events for the centre
Ensures creation and/or regular updating of a list of contacts and addresses (telephone, fax, email)
Runs errands, e.g. delivering and collecting documents.

Travel Management, Inventory and Logistics Functions:

Assisting the team in preparing monthly travel and Logistics supports
Makes travel arrangements for the project team including travel, hotel bookings, requesting advances
Tracking all duty trips for the programme with travel management support in coordination with the Finance Officer/ Managers
Maintains record of travel claims
Ensuring all asset are properlly labelled and assigned inventory Number
Ensuring all asset have customs report and are up to date
Coordinating the logistics support of the office with external clients and courier services.

Administration:

Is responsible for organising administrative and logistical aspects of programme activities (meetings, workshops etc.)
Coordinates with the GIZ office on the mode of service delivery
Support in the Procurements of good and services for the Project
Ensure fuel and diesel consumption report is done on a monthly basis
Follows up information flow and deadlines, prepares notification letters, archiving, agendas for meetings
Ensures stationaries stock are taken at regular intervals and report short falls to the Admin & Finance Manager
Ensures that computers and software function properly
Maintains inventory for the programme
Monitors the availability of accessories and stocks and carries out procurement in accordance with guidelines
Is responsible for filing documents in reference files or in DMS in line with GIZ’s filing rules
Manages confidential files, specifically in the area of administrative task
Support in making Photocopies of documents as required.
Support in scanning relevant documents as required

Other Duties / Additional Tasks:

The Administrative Assistant performs other duties and tasks at the request of management / Team Leader of the programme.

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

A degree (B.Sc.) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field of study Professional experience
At least 1year professional experience in a comparable position
GIZ experience is an added advantage

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences:

Good working knowledge of ICT tools (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
Good working ethics
Very good knowledge of the language widely used in the country, ideally a knowledge of German Language is an advantage
In-depth understanding of administrative processes
A good knowledge of MS Word
Basic experience of management and administration
Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 2.

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2024.

Note

Please include vacancy no. 074 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.

Title: Technical Advisor – Peace Building & Conflict Transformation

Vacancy No: 075
Location: Jos, Plateau
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 and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists, and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).

The project

Strengthening capacities for peacebuilding and conflict resolution in North-Central Nigeria (PEACECORE)
The transitional development assistance (TDA) project “Strengthening capacities for peacebuilding and conflict resolution in North-Central Nigeria” financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) aims to strengthen conditions for conflict transformation in Plateau State in Central Nigeria.
Conflicts have escalated in recent years, and the displacement and insecurity as a result cause negative impact on agricultural and livestock farming, as well as livelihoods in general. Value chains are disrupted, and the rural population’s self-sufficiency capacities are diminished.
In support of conflict transformation and prevention, the project works to promote peaceful coexistence, inclusive peacebuilding, sustainable livelihoods, and food security. The project has a duration of 3 years (until 10/2026) and pursues a participatory and inclusive approach.

Responsibilities & Tasks
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

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.

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4.

Application Closing Date
26th July, 2024.

Note

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

Title: Office Manager

Vacancy No: 068
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

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 a round 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 and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).

The Project
Social and Economic Participation of Returnees, IDPs and the Host Population in North-East Nigeria (SEPIN):

On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is implementing the Programme, ‘Social and Economic Participation of Returnees, IDPs and Host Population in North-East Nigeria’ (SEPIN).
The main objective of the programme is to improve the economic and social participation of returnees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable members of host communities in Adamawa State in a gender responsive way.
Adopting an integrational approach, the programme contributes to SDGs1, 2, 5,10 and 16 in accordance with the ‘leave no one behind’ principle and hopes to complement the humanitarian response to the crisis in the Northeast by going beyond a humanitarian short-term approach and focusing on a more long-term development perspective, through the institutionalization of gender-responsive participatory planning and provision of livelihood support.
Addressing the situation of IDPs, returnees and the host population, the Programme is primarily implemented at the LGA and community level to ensure direct benefit for the target groups.
Through the Community Development Planning (CDP), the Programme hopes to strengthen the relationships between local communities and community leaders, government institutions and civil society.
Simultaneously, the Programme hopes to build the capacities of local and state governments as well as civil society and community-based organizations for improved service delivery.
Alongside the CDPs, the Programme will set up and consolidate spaces and mechanisms where women can meet to engage in dialogue to identify problems, needs and priorities and voice their concerns to the leadership of their communities.
The gender and governance interventions will be supported by livelihood activities in the agricultural sector. Here the focus is on group initiatives, which will give access to markets and improve conditions for economic participation.

Responsibilities

The Office Manager will, in conjunction with the rest of the GIZ SEPIN Administration and Finance team support the Admin and finance manager in the coordination of the programme’s Finance, administrative and logistical support to the project implementation.

Under the direct supervision of the admin and finance manager, the Office Manager will:

Providing receptionist services for visitors and incoming queries and correspondence.
Supporting office services including document and invoice processing, office supply management, coordination of drivers, support to procurement

Tasks:
The Office Manager:

Oversee the guest experience and ensure a personal, friendly experience for anyone coming into the office, and maintain complete accessibility in both availability and warmth of character
Coordinates and organizes rooms/equipment required for meetings, workshops and seminars
Maintain office efficiency by maintaining the appearance of common areas, organizing procedures, handling correspondence, managing filing systems, and overseeing supplies and equipment
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the office as the main point of contact in the reception area, keeping management informed of performance with routine and requested reporting.

Other duties/additional tasks:

Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

A University Degree in Administration or a related field is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office

Professional Experience:

Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
Fluent writing and oral knowledge of English
Reliable Team Player
Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2024.

Note

Please include vacancy no. 068 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.

Title: Communication Intern

Vacancy No: 070
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

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 a round 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 and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).

The Project
Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP):

Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) The Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) is co-funded by the European Union and the German Government through its Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
The programme is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power (FMP). NESP is a technical assistance programme which aims to foster investments in the Nigerian renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) sectors.
The Programme is structured into four components: 1. Sustainable Energy Access; 2. Enabling Environment for EE Investments; 3. Electrification Planning; and 4. Capacity Development and Certification.

Responsibilities

As an intern, you will work on the overall programme level.
Your job will be to support the different components of the programme and communication experts of the Just Transition and Inclusion cluster.
You will also be responsible for supporting each of the Advisors in the coordination of their communication related activities.

Tasks:

Below is a non-exhaustive list of the areas on which you will assist:
Communication and M&E
Content Development for Social Media Channels
Development and quality control of communication materials
Internal communication strategies
Coordination of Knowledge Management Activities within the NESP Components and Programme Management
Programme management activities (Team Meetings, Internal Server etc.)
Assists with the monitoring of project plans and reporting of project activities.

Event Organisation:

Organising and managing events as required

General Obligations:
The Intern:

Is familiar with all components of the Programme, concepts and status of implementation and knows the corresponding experts and staff.
Represents the interest of the GIZ and the Programme and always acts on its behalf.
Carries out important tasks for the Programme, even if these are not explicitly cited in the job description; performs other duties and tasks at the request of the Management.

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

A University degree in Communication, and any related fields (social science, humanities etc).
A Master’s degree is an asset.

Professional Experience:

Not more than 1 year experience

Desired additional qualifications, competencies, and experiences:

Fluent written and oral knowledge of English. Knowledge of local languages would be an asset.
Advanced knowledge on MS Office(MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Basic graphics design and video editing skills for creating visually appealing content. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign are desirable.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to intervention areas of the programme (including rural areas).

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2024.

Note

Please include vacancy no. 070 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.

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