Junior Technical Advisor - Conflict Prevention and Elections 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 - Conflict Prevention and Elections

Vacancy No: 087
Location: Abuja
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, EPSG 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).

Responsibilities
The Junior Advisor – Conflict Prevention and Elections will work under the supervision of the Head of Component, Conflict Prevention and Elections.

•  Develop concept notes, meeting agendas, minutes and reports for internal and external activities.
• Provide technical advice and support to the partners and other stakeholders on key thematic issues, as relevant. 
• Support planning, organization and conduct of meetings and activities of the Conflict Prevention and Election Components in support of the ECOWAS Commission.
• Participate in Project internal meetings and activities and provide support as may be requested and/or delegated.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for purposes both within and external to the Project
•  Support knowledge management processes within the Project 
• Support the coordination and networking with other GIZ sister programmes, the counterparts in the ECOWAS system as well as with other relevant stakeholders
• Support the mapping process of donors and other stakeholders, as well as monitor and report on political trends and developments in West Africa.
• Travel in the region and beyond, as may be required. Programmatic implementation and planning
• Support the day-to-day operational activities and functions of the GIZ EPSG Conflict Prevention and Elections Components
• Provide support for development of/adjustments to operational plans and budgets and ensure implementation and maintain communication with Project partners as relevant.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for activity implementation by the Technical Advisors in Conflict Prevention and Elections Components
• Support the preparation of contracts for expert consultants, service providers and others, in close coordination with the Technical Advisors.
• Maintain good liaison and provide support with Project consultants and support quality management of services and tasks.
• Support preparation of fact sheets, presentations, articles (internal and external) for publication.
• Ensure compliance with administrative and financial rules and regulations. • Perform other project-elated duties and functions as may be directed. Other duties/additional tasks
• Performs other relevant duties and tasks as may be required and at the request of management

Required qualifications, competences, and experience
Qualifications:

• A University degree in Political Science, Peace and Security Studies, International Relations, Law or a relevant field of study. Professional experience
• Not more than three years’ working experience in the areas of peacebuilding, democracy and governance, conflict prevention or other related field.
• Experience working with ECOWAS in any capacity will be an added advantage.
• Other knowledge, additional competences 
• Experience in security policy concepts, democracy and governance, human rights, law or related sector with an ability for practical application of knowledge.
•  Exceptional writing, reporting, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and highly political context.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent diplomacy and persuasion skills, with a high sense of integrity and transparency. 
• Resourceful and resilience and able to stay motivated in the face of setbacks or during periods of pressure.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision whilst at the same time maintaining a strong sense of team and collaboration.
• Good analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required for this position. Working knowledge of French will be a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with the ECOWAS region and established contacts with relevant actors is considered an asset.
• Experience working for an international organisation will be considered an asset.

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 3

Application Closing Date
16th September, 2024.