Embedded Technical Adviser 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: Embedded Technical Adviser

Vacancy No: 011
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, SEPIN - SUSI programme

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, the Embedded Staff functions as Technical Adviser to the Borno State Ministry of Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Resettlement (MRRR).

Tasks

• Assist the Borno State Ministry of Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Resettlement (MRRR) in executing strategies aimed at supporting, guiding, and coordinating the activities of international and bilateral donor organizations, as well as International NGOs.
• Collaborate closely with the relevant state Ministries to ensure effective coordination in the development of policies (Citizens Engagement and Participatory Planning Policy (CEPPP) and social protection policies within the framework of SEPIN-SUSI’s interventions.
• Work in close partnership with the programme’s technical teams to ensure that government stakeholders comprehend the strategic objectives of SEPIN-SUSI programming.
• Serve as a liaison between SEPIN-SUSI and all pertinent state Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), contributing to the establishment of robust and effective working relationships with local and international development partners, civil society organizations (CSOs), and government MDAs operating within SEPIN-SUSI sectors of focus in Borno.
• Organize and facilitate consultative meetings between SEPIN and the pertinent stakeholders, providing agenda and briefings for these meetings and reporting on the outcomes to the Head of Ptohramme.
• Maintain up-to-date stakeholder records that accurately reflect the latest contact information and engagement activities.
• Ensure that stakeholder inquiries and responses are effectively communicated to the technical teams and monitor and analyse feedback from stakeholder interactions.

Other duties/additional tasks:

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

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

• University Degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences (Law, Development Studies, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration or similar fields), A master’s Degree or higher will be an added advantage.

Professional experience:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in the international development sector with specific thematic focus on democracy, citizen engagement & civic participation, state and local government budgeting and planning policy frameworks, and governance reform especially at the state and local government levels.
• Experience in governance and public sector management in general and public sector capacity development in particular, at sub-national/local levels.
• Experience and familiarity with key regional, state, and local government level political, top administrative and traditional leaders & actors in Borno State.
• Knowledge & familiarity with the political and administrative structures and systems in Borno States.
• Good interpersonal and networking skills, highly articulate team player.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, networking and coordination skills.
• Strong project management and people management skills
• Knowledge of North-East Nigeria security context – the actors, challenges, current and previous efforts by state and state actors
• Familiar with International development and humanitarian actors working in Borno State, including CSO’s and CSO networks.
• Knowledge of the humanitarian and development nexus especially as it applies to North-East Nigeria.
• At least 7 years working experience in Hands-on project management and ability to efficiently manage numerous activities simultaneously, a flair for problem-solving and an ability to self-navigate through complex bureaucratic environments.

Other Knowledge, additional competences:

• Knowledge of Hausa and other relevant local languages spoken in the northeast of Nigeria would be an added advantage.
• Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, especially MS Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Salary
According to GIZ Salary Scale for Band 4.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2025.