JOB INFORMATION
Job-ID: V000048109
Location: Niamey
Assignment period: 05/01/2022 - 06/30/2024
Field: Economic Development
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 03/22/2022
ABOUT US
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative and worldwide operating institution related to development policy. Your competencies and qualifications are demanded on the spot in an interdisciplinary team. You advise governmental and civil society organizations at local or municipal level. The Development Service of GIZ offers a comprehensive service package. It includes a specific technical and personal preparation. The basis for the deployment of specialists in the development service is the German Development Workers Act (EhfG).
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.
Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.
CONTACT
HR Services Client Portal
+49 6196/79-3200
kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de
JOB DESCRIPTION
Niger is one of the world’s poorest countries. In implementing the project ‘Promotion of national decentralisation and good governance in Niger’, GIZ supports the Government of Niger in implementing its decentralisation reform on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The objective of this reform is to sustainably improve local governance and the efficiency of services provided by the local authorities. The reform also aims to better integrate the population into decision-making and municipal development processes to promote grassroots development and strengthen social cohesion. In addition, the programme supports several key structures at national level involved in implementing decentralisation.
YOUR TASKS
1. Providing support with the development and dissemination of strong, innovative measures for implementing the decentralisation reform
2. Actively supporting the various processes within ANFICT to improve its performance and cooperation among the agency’s various units
3. Providing support with operational implementation of a monitoring and accountability system for the funds allocated to technical cooperation
4. Participating in revising the agency’s process manual
5. Providing support with the launch of the technical support desk
6. Supporting and advising the agency regarding its organisational and institutional development
7. Providing advice on improving the monitoring and evaluation system
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YOUR PROFILE
1. University degree in public finance, economics or an equivalent qualification with several years of professional experience
2. Knowledge in the area of monitoring and evaluation
3. Experience in organisational advisory services
4. Experience in public relations work would be an advantage
5. Professional experience in the area of public administration is preferred
6. Considerable motivation and high tolerance for ambiguous situations
7. Business fluency in French
LOCATION INFORMATION
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Niger.
The security situation is tense. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff working in the country. Staff must adhere to GIZ’s security measures at all times. Please also ensure that you always consult the country-specific information issued by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ has a professional security risk management system in place on the ground. Mobility is restricted. GIZ does not place any restrictions on employees being accompanied by family members. Where necessary, please find out what types of relationship are legally and socially accepted in the country of assignment.
Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/.
NOTES
GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.
For general questions from dependent partners about local employment - please contact us at: map@giz.de
Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment - in particular also regarding COVID-19.
Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your succesful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails form our recruiting system as spam.
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