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Head (m/f/d) of the component Skills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE) in [Lagos]
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 456
Date Published:Thursday, April 28, 2022
Date of Expiration:Tuesday, October 25, 2022 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Nigeria | LAGOS in Nigeria |
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| Development Agency
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| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job-ID: V000048682
Location: Lagos
Assignment period: 07/01/2022 - 04/30/2023
Field: Economic Development
Type of employment: full- or part-time
Application deadline: 05/06/2022
ABOUT US
Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation are an integral part of our corporate culture.
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
Kundenportal der Abteilung Rekrutierung und Folgeeinsatz
+49 (0) 6196 79 3200
kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de
JOB DESCRIPTION
Despite high rates of economic growth over past years, a substantial reduction of poverty and a growth in (self-)employment rates has not followed. The multi-year focus on the capital-intensive natural resource sector, which offers comparatively few workplaces, has led to a neglect of other sectors. Additionally, the opportunity to build up a capable Vocational Education System was missed. Only approximately 3% of Nigerian youth that attended secondary school inscribe themselves in a technical college.
The Skills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE) Project in Nigeria aims to improve income-effective employment and entrepreneurship opportunities of Nigerian youth. On the basis of the Integrated Approach to Employment Promotion, the employability of Nigerian youth within the construction and agriculture sector value chains is improved.
YOUR TASKS
1. Responsible for the overall performance in the states Lagos and Enugu, in the areas of Vocational Education, Employment Promotion and Capacity Development
2. Steering of expert deployments and consulting assignments
3. Technical and organisational advising of central cooperation partners
4. Initiation of partnerships with the private sector as well as steering of Private Public Partnership (PPP) approaches
5. Support of management processes within the area of action through the preparation of requirements/Terms of Reference (ToRs) for experts, budget planning, strategic and operative planning
6. Composing of contributions to reports for the BMZ, Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Knowledge Management
7. You will lead the employees of an international team at the Lagos location in accordance with the company's understanding of leadership and ensure an appreciative leadership culture in the process
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YOUR PROFILE
1. Higher Education degree in Economic, Social or Pedagogic Sciences or a comparable qualification
2. Several years of relevant professional experience, preferably gained abroad in implementing international projects in development cooperation
3. Several years of experience in the field of Vocational Education and Training, Employment Promotion or Sustainable Economic Development, ideally in sub-Saharan Africa Good technical knowledge in the area of Vocational Education and Training as well as Employment Promotion
4. In-depth knowledge of instruments as well as experience in cooperation with the private sector is an advantage
5. You are a dedicated, reliable team player. You have good diplomatic and intercultural skills and a sound awareness of gender issues
6. You think and act strategically and analytically and are able to grasp new concepts rapidly and prioritise key topics
7. Exceptional organisational talent as well as conceptual and strategic abilities
8. Business fluent in English language is a mandatory requirement, good knowledge of the German language or any additional language is an advantage
LOCATION INFORMATION
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, services and health care in Nigeria.
The GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations.
The security situation requires increased vigilance. Special precautionary measures apply for GIZ staff on site. The instructions on security measures issued by GIZ must be followed at all times. Please also inform yourself about country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office. GIZ has a professional security risk management on site. In some cases, there may be restrictions on freedom of movement that are specific to the working environment. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on family members travelling with you. We kindly ask you to find out which forms of relationship are legally and socially accepted in the country of assignment.
Please also refer to the country-specific information provided by the German Foreign Office at http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.
NOTES
This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.
There is likely to be an option to extend the assignment period.
The willingness for frequent business trips is required.
We are happy to help accompanying partners discuss questions about benefits, residence permits and how to find your own job locally - feel free to get in touch with us during your application phase 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.
The willingness to work reciprocally abroad and in Germany is required.
Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.
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