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Development Worker as Advisor (m/f/d) to support Cooperative Training in Ethiopia’s Automotive Sector [Addis Abeba]
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 480
Date Published:08 June 2022
Date of Expiration:05 December 2022 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Ethiopia | ADDIS ABABA in Ethiopia |
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| Development Agency
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| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job-ID: V000050215
Location: Addis Abeba
Assignment period: 10/01/2022 - 11/30/2024
Field: Economic Development
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 06/15/2022
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
The Ethiopian government has set itself the goal of achieving middle-income country status by 2025. The massive expansion of the education sector should provide the national economy with employable graduates and at the same time give the rapidly growing young population a perspective. The goal of the “Sustainable Training and Education Program” (STEP) project is therefore to increase the employability of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates, jobseekers and self-employed, especially of females. The project advises the Ministry of Education, its subordinate authorities and private sector at federal and regional level aiming at improving mechanisms to steer and implement a demand-driven TVET system, increasing capacities of TVET personnel to lead and implement demand-driven TVET, expanding employment-oriented training offers for different target groups and encouraging business sector to play more active role in TVET and employment promotion. It is a large-scale, complex project in a dynamic and changing environment.
YOUR TASKS
1. Work in close coordination with Misrak Poly Technique College and Addis Ababa TVET and Technology Development Bureau
2. Support local institutions to increase the employability of young graduates in the Automotive sector through market oriented cooperative training and employment linkages
3. Strengthen partners (college and companies) capacity to plan, develop and implement market oriented cooperative trainings within automotive sector
4. Initiate, support and coordinate the dialogue among several relevant stakeholders in the region, especially private companies and education institutions in the automotive sector
5. Provide hands-on practical training, orientation and solution to address the technical gaps within training providers and the companies to deliver quality and relevant cooperative training in the automotive sector
6. Support the design and organisation of events such as workshops, ceremonies, trainings, conferences
7. Facilitate learnings and contribute to knowledge management of the STEP programme and host organisations
8. Work in close coordination with a team of local and international experts
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YOUR PROFILE
1. University degree or professional qualification related to cooperative and higher education in auto mechanic, general mechanic, auto electricity, auto engine servicing, auto engine and body painting, Mechatronics, private sector development, private sector partnership
2. Proven knowledge, as well as experience and understanding of the automotive sector including mechatronics, auto body repair, auto painting, automotive engine servicing, vehicle inspection and instrumentation servicing management
3. First experience in the field of development/international cooperation in Africa
4. Hands on experience with digital content development and blended learning approaches are an asset
5. Sensitivity towards, or experience with, approaches to gender equality and inclusion
6. Structured work style with a high degree of self-organisation and creativity
7. Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills
8. Business fluent in English, knowledge of German is an advantage; willingness to learn the Amharic language
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 Ethiopia.
The security situation is tense. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is restricted. 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
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.
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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