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: 050
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, SEPIN - SUSI 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 experiencein 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 a round 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 466 national and 63 international employees, 37 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (January 2025).

The Project
Supporting Sustainable Social Protection, Participation and Economic
Resilience in Northeast Nigeria (SEPIN - SUSI):

• Nigeria's North-East is experiencing significant challenges due to insurgency, resulting in the displacement of over 2 million individuals.
• The SEPIN-SUSI programme, co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) with support from GIZ, aims to provide sustainable social protection and economic integration for internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and vulnerable members of host communities.
• As a component of a multi-donor initiative, SEPIN-SUSI works to strengthen social safety nets, promote the involvement of vulnerable groups in participatory development planning to enhance social cohesion, and support climate-smart agricultural practices amongst other measures.
• By employing gender-transformative strategies, SEPIN-SUSI enhances women's participation in decision-making processes and strives to improve gender equality by confronting negative norms and stereotypes through social dialogues and round-table discussions.
• The programme also aims to bolster the capacities of government and organizations to establish transparent and inclusive social protection systems while piloting innovative mechanisms to provide assistance during crises.
• Collectively, these initiatives contribute to the BMZ’s Special Initiative “Displaced Persons and Host Countries” in Borno and Adamawa States and are part of the Just Transition & Inclusion Cluster.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, the Embedded Staff functions as Technical Adviser to the Adamawa State Planning Commission

Tasks:

• Assist the Adamawa State Planning Commission 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 formulation and implementation (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 managementVacancy Announcement 050

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 Adamawa State.
• Knowledge & familiarity with the political and administrative structures and systems in Adamawa State.
• Good interpersonal and networking skills, highly articulate team player.
• Strong stakeholder engagment, 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 Adamawa 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, Fufulde and other relevant local languages spoken in the Adamawa 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
30th May, 2025.

How to Apply
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. "050" as the subject of the mail.

Note

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