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Development Worker as Advisor (m/f/d) to support the District Government Dedza with processes for improved food and nutrition security [Dedza]

POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 578
Date Published:Thursday, March 2, 2023
Date of Expiration:Tuesday, August 29, 2023 EXPIRED
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB

Malawi | DEDZA in Malawi

INDUSTRY

Development Agency

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION

Job-ID: V000053680
Location: Dedza
Assignment period: 04/01/2023 - 03/31/2025
Field: Rural Development
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 03/05/2023

ABOUT US
• The basis for service as a development worker is the Development Workers Act (EhfG) and a comprehensive package of benefits based on it. This includes, among other things, targeted professional and personal preparation. We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, globally active development institution. Your competencies are in demand in an interdisciplinary team on site.
• 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, social background, 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-Service Center
+49 6196/79-3200
kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Government of Malawi is striving to sustainably improve the nutrition situation, especially for women and children. GIZ has been supporting the district government in Dedza in coordinating food and nutrition security interventions since 2015. The food system landscape is characterised by a multitude of actors from different government sectors as well as Non-governmental-organizations (NGOs). The District Nutrition Coordination Committee responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring of existing nutrition programmes, including the contributions of NGOs operating under this programme, is facing challenges like restricted resources and recurrent crises. The programme supports both the nutrition governance structures at decentralized and national level as well as cross-sectoral nutrition-sensitive interventions in two districts in Malawi through partner NGOs, with the aim of changing the nutritional behaviour of mothers so that they feed their children more diversely.

YOUR TASKS
1. Supporting the Principal Nutrition, HIV and AIDS Officer, the Director of Planning and Development and responsible experts in the District on the planning, implementation, coordination and monitoring of nutrition interventions
2. Supporting the implementing partners of food and nutrition security programmes within the framework of the German Development Cooperation
3. Supporting the District Government and implementing actors on monitoring and evaluation
4. Supporting on the organisational development of the nutrition and monitoring committees
5. Advising the district government on the development and implementation of nutrition-sensitive development plans at village and district level
6. Close cooperation with the technical staff based in Salima District and the technical team based in Lilongwe for close steering of project activities and for knowledge management
7. Conceptual input into the topic of nutrition governance, concerning aspects of the decentralised level

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB

YOUR PROFILE
1. Completed university studies in Food and Nutrition Security, Rural Development, Geography, Public Health, Governance, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, Social Science or a similar field
2. Several years of professional experience in international cooperation, ideally in Africa
3. Experience in shaping complex cooperative relationships with multiple actors are an asset
4. Experience in decentralisation and in organisational development in an intercultural context are desirable
5. Driver's licence is required
6. Fluency in German and 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 Malawi.
• Place of residence: Dedza, Central Region, Malawi.
• Climate: 20-25 degrees on average, down to 5 degrees in winter
• Health care: limited health care on site; basic health care in Lilongwe (100 km); malaria prophylaxis recommended
• Shopping and supply possibilities: Limited supply in Dedza, good supply in Lilongwe. Banks, post office, police station, small shops and market available.
• Accessibility: Good road from Lilongwe to Dedza (app. 1,5 hours drive); internet access and mobile networks mostly available.
• School situation and school fees: The project site is not suitable for families with school-age children.

The security situation requires heightened vigilance. 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. A contact person for security risk management is appointed at the local GIZ office. The working environment is subject to special restrictions on the freedom of movement. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.
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.
Driving licence and driving experience are required.
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