Junior Technical Advisor - Peace Building & Conflict Transformation 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: 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.