Development Worker (M/F/D) as Digital Ambassador - Innovation Specialist 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: Development Worker (M/F/D) as Digital Ambassador – Innovation Specialist

Job-ID: V000055489
Location: Lagos
Assignment period: 11/01/2023 - 11/30/2025
Field: ICT and Digitalisation
Type of employment: Full-time

Job Description

• The project is part of the Sustainable Economic Cluster and focuses primarily on digital transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship. The University of Lagos is a key partner of the project.
• It has an established National Information Technology Development Agency Information and communications technology Hub, which aims to drive talent discovery and up-skilling, innovation, product development, cooperation and closer linkages with Nigerian and international digital innovation ecosystem stakeholders.

Your Tasks
As part of your service as a development worker, you will take on the following tasks:

• Drive technology and digital innovation projects, from research and development and prototyping to development and implementation
• Work with the hub’s community to identify opportunities for digital transformation and develop strategies to leverage the latest technologies
• Develop Minimum Viable Products addressing local/global challenges by leveraging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, 3D-Printing and Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Contribute to upskilling of talents within the hub community on the use and practical applications of digital technologies such as IoT, Robotics, AI and Blockchain
• Develop formal documentation on processes, procedures, and best practices employed in carrying out their duties, and generate regular reports on activities

Your Profile

• University Degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
• Several years of experience in digital innovation, digital transformation, or related fields and delivering capacity development training activities
• Demonstrable experience with digital technologies such as AI, IoT, Robotics, and 3D-Printing
• Strong knowledge of Fablab operations and digital technologies such as CAD, 3D-printing, Laser cutting, CNC machining etc and proven experience with digital hardware prototyping and solutions development
• Professional experience and relevant expertise in the management of stakeholders, partnerships and networks as well as in innovation promotion
• Experience abroad in the field of development/ international cooperation, ideally in Africa and experience in working in intercultural contexts and gender equality
• Strong teamwork and networking skills, communication, presentation and facilitation skills, and a high degree of self-organisation, flexibility and creativity
• Business fluent in English, fluency in German is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2023.