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Short-term Development Worker as Advisor (m/f/d) for planning and implementation of peri-urban and rural water supply and sanitation in [Mansa] Zambia

POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 472
Date Published:Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Date of Expiration:Monday, December 5, 2022 EXPIRED
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB

Zambia | MANSA in Zambia

INDUSTRY

Development Agency

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION

Job-ID: V000050186
Location: Mansa
Assignment period: 07/01/2022 - 12/31/2022
Field: Waterresourcesmanagement
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 06/22/2022

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. 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
The programmes focus in the Luapula region is on strengthening capacities of the Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company (LpWSC) and selected local authorities for planning and implementation in order to improve water and sanitation services. This will contribute to the improvement of the health situation of the target groups and forms the basis for regional economic development.

YOUR TASKS
1. Advise Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company (LpWSC) as a publicly owned and privately managed utility on technical and organisational aspects of drinking water and sanitation supply
2. Develop solutions for the operation of water schemes in rural growth centers together with selected local authorities and LpWSC
3. Support partners in the development of communication tools, e.g. to achieve behavioral changes regarding household hygiene
4. Cooperate closely with stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector, for example on aspects of vocational education and training and on the subject of food security and nutrition, which is promoted by other technical cooperation projects in the region.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB

YOUR PROFILE
1. Appropriate professional background for advisory activities in water and sanitation utilities
2. Professional experience on service provision by utilities and municipalities is an advantage
3. Ability to convey the interests of different actors within structured planning processes
4. Experience in the cooperation of local networks, preferably in an African context
5. Business fluent in English

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 Zambia.
In general, the security situation is calm. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. A contact person for security risk management is appointed at the local GIZ office. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. We kindly ask you to inform yourself which forms of relationships are legally and socially accepted in the country of deployment.
Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.

NOTES
Please note that this position is a short term position! Only candidates can be considered who had already a minimum of 1 year contract as a development worker according to the Entwicklungshelfergesetz (EhfG).
Driving licence and driving experience are required.
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.
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.