Junior Technical Advisor needed at GIZ Nigeria

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Job title : Junior Technical Advisor

Job Location : Abuja

Deadline : November 30, 2024

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Responsibilities
The Junior Technical Advisor is responsible for:

  • Providing support to the Head of Component and technical advisors with various technical tasks.
  • Coordinating project activities for the FMU component.
  • Carrying out specific research tasks required for the planning and implementation of the FMU.
  • Undertaking tasks related to knowledge management for the FMU.

Coordination and Monitoring:

  • The Junior Technical Advisor supports the FMU component with the setup and follow-up of activities, including the preparation and implementation of knowledge-sharing events and capacity development for ECOWAS.
  • The Advisor supports project monitoring and updates information on project progress, regularly documenting and reporting on the status of results.
  • Assists with planning, coordinating, and documenting meetings, workshops, seminars, and other project activities, focusing on technical aspects.
  • Assists short-term experts/consultants assigned to projects in completing their tasks.

Knowledge Management:

  • The Junior Technical Advisor assists in drafting reports and conducting research as required.
  • Supports event planning.
  • Assists in communicating, updating, and collecting information on the project and related topics (stabilization, social cohesion, food security, etc.).
  • Organizes and updates project documentation and filing systems (DMS and SharePoint).

General Obligations:

  • The Junior Technical Advisor is familiar with GIZ planning, implementation, and reporting procedures.
  • Familiarity with other program components and GIZ-assisted measures, concepts, and implementation status, along with knowledge of the corresponding experts and staff.
  • Represents the interests of the GIZ-assisted measure and always acts on its behalf.
  • Carries out important tasks for the program, even if not explicitly cited in the job description.

Other Duties/Additional Tasks:

  • The Junior Technical Advisor assists other experts with logistics and support as necessary.
  • Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications, Economics, Business Administration, or a similar area.
  • Not more than 3 years of professional experience in a comparable position.

Other Knowledge and Additional Competences:

  • Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, IT systems) and computer applications (e.g., MS Office 365).
  • Experience in project management and in an area related to the program’s requirements is desirable.
  • Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks performed; corresponding measures are agreed upon with management.
  • Excellent communication and diplomatic skills.
  • Professional proficiency in English (spoken and written); French and/or Portuguese would be an advantage.
  • GIZ experience is a significant advantage.

How to Apply for this Offer

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using “vacancy no. 098” as the subject of the mail.

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