As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German
Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international
cooperation for sustainable development.For our operations in Nigeria/Abuja, we
are looking for a/anJOB-ID: 16674
Field of activity
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the
field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ
International Services (IS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the
experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and
provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and
result-oriented services. GIZ International Services is going to submit a proposal
for the forecasted EU financed project ‘Nigeria-Abuja: EDF-Technical assistance
for ‘EU support to ECOWAS regional peace, security and stability mandate
(EU-ECOWAS PSS)”.
The objectives of the project are to strengthen the
institutional capacity of the ECOWAS commission in conflict prevention and
resolution, and implement selected thematic components of the Ecowas conflict
prevention framework in ACP and West Africa countries. These topics may include
early warning, disarmament, election observation, preventive diplomacy. Human
rights, mediation/diplomacy, among others, this will be achieved through the
technical assistance such as capacity development of the organization,
providing policy and expert advice, strengthening of implementation and
facilitating of EU cooperation on the one hand, and through administrative
assistance such as preparatory and ancillary tasks relating to planning,
monitoring, reporting on project components as well as the day-to-day relations
and dialogue with the ECOWAS Commission on the other hand.
Your tasks
As the team leader of the project you will be responsible
for planning, managing and allocating the inputs of the long-term and
short-term experts’ and ensuring the successful implementation of project
activities in close coordination with the main beneficiary institution and the
EU to meet the outputs in the Terms of Reference.
The team leader (f/m) will have both, a managerial as
well as a technical role in this project. She/he will represent GIZ vis-à-vis
the client and lead the development and implementation of GIZ’s work plan. The
team leader also holds the responsibility of timely reporting.
Your profile
Masters’ degree (MA) or PHD in law, international
politics or a relevant, related discipline
Several years’ experience in institutional capacity building
processes and conflict prevention framework in ACP and West Africa countries
Considerable work experiences in EU regulation and
procedures and in preparation/facilitation of EU cooperation
Experience in working with the ECOWAS commission or/and
in the thematic components of the ECOWAS conflict prevention framework is
highly desirable
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, as well
as capacity building, training, and interpersonal skills including diplomacy,
tact, and the ability to negotiate and build consensus
Proven team and people leadership/management skills, with
a minimum of 5 years in senior management position or team leader in
development projects
Culturally adaptable and ready to travel regularly to ACP
and West Africa countries
Strong communication skills in spoken and written
English, knowledge of French would be an advantage
Assignment period
The intended commencement date of the project will be in
the course of 2014 with an implementation
period of 60 months.
Information on place of assignment
Abuja, Nigeria with regular business travels to ACP and
West Africa countries.
Other information
Please note that we basically can only receive and
process applications sent via our e-recruiting system. Should you not be able
to do so, please send an email to jobs_support@giz.de. To enable us to assess
your existing skills and qualifications as part of our internal selection
procedure, please complete the questionnaire on your competences when you apply
online. After submitting an application, please check your spam/junk folder
regularly for incoming messages, as emails from our e-recruiting system are
treated as spam by some providers. We welcome job applications from people with
disabilities. Please note that only candidates who are suitable for this
position will be contacted.
If you are interested, please do not hesitate to apply
until 20th December 2013.
Contact department: Anne-Marie Castel-Langefeld
06196-79-1608
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