Capacity Development and Knowledge Management Advisor 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: Capacity Development and Knowledge Management Advisor

Vacancy No: 111
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, PETRA Programme

Responsibilities

• The Capacity Development and Knowledge Management Advisor is responsible for proving support and advise for competence development; Organizational development, Development of cooperation and systems Development to local authorities, representative (agro-)pastoral organisations and women's organisations.

Tasks
Capacity Development:

• Develops and implements strategies for competence development; Organizational development, Development of cooperation and systems Development to local authorities, representative (agro-)pastoral organizations and women's organizations.
• Liaising with the programme partner in identifying and formulating strategies, setting goals and priorities, elaborating of operational plans
• Facilitates processes, procedures and documentation of all Grant Agreements and Managements
• Provides regular technical input and coordination for the implementation of the programme operational plans
• Maintain strong results-oriented focus with local and international partners
• Supports and guides an efficient use of resources in collaboration with Maiduguri operational team
• Supports and advises for developing digital platforms for the dissemination of good practices.

Networking and cooperation:

• Supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assists and cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project/programme environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
• Communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project
• Creates relevant areas of synergies for complimentary implementation with other partners and other organisations within the programme environment

Knowledge management:

• Liaising with the programme M&E unit in Ndjamena and provides informations, relevant data and other input into the project Monitoring and Evaluation systems
• Ensures knowledge transfer to project/programme information
• Assists with research activities and studies on political issues which benefit joint programmes.
• Prepares appropriate input for various project reports, and presentations including annual reports, and contribute to the other reports required by the programme manager.

Coordination tasks:

• Assists with general project planning and develops project concepts including preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation, management, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentation
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Other duties / Additional tasks:

• Assist other non-national experts, if necessary, as translator, especially during progress review activities
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

• A University Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, or fields on a relevant area that is related to the project/programme objectives.
• A Master's Degree will be an added advantage

Professional Experience:

• At least 5 years’ professional experience
• Experience and familiarity with key regional, state and local government level political, top administrative and traditional leaders & actors in Adamawa State.

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Strong ability to work with people in a diverse socio-cultural environment
• Knowledge & familiarity with the herders and farmers social coexistence in Adamawa State
• Result and target-oriented, a flair for problem-solving and an ability to self-navigate through complex bureaucratic environments.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English
• Knowledge of Hausa and other relevant local languages spoken in the northeast of Nigeria would be an added advantage.

Salary
According to GIZ Salary Scale for Band 4.

Application Closing Date
6th December, 2024.