Technical Advisor - Food Security & Livelihoods at 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 - Food Security & Livelihoods

Vacancy Announcement No: 082
Location: Jos, Plateau
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, PEACECORE

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. 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

• 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 a 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 professional 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.

The technical professional performs the following tasks:
Management and Coordination:

• 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.
• Is 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, 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.
• Is 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 an area related to the Project / Program objectives, with a focus on Food Security, Livelihoods or Agriculture.

Professional Experience:

• At least 3 years’ 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 the 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.
• 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
2nd November, 2023.

Method of Application
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. 082 as the subject of the email.

Note

• GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.