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Advisor (m/f/d) for the Pan-African E-Commerce Initiative [Kigali]
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 592
Date Published:Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Date of Expiration:Monday, September 18, 2023 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Rwanda | KIGALI in Rwanda |
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| Development Agency
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| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job-ID: V000053572
Location: Kigali
Assignment period: 06/15/2023 - 12/31/2025
Field: Economic Development
Type of employment: full- or part-time
Application deadline: 03/31/2023
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, 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 (0) 6196 79 3200
kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de
JOB DESCRIPTION
The regional project "Pan-African E-Commerce Initiative" (PeCI) commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) aims to strengthen an enabling environment for cross-border digital trade in selected countries of the African Continental Free Trade Area, especially for the benefit of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). For this purpose, the project supports intermediary organisations in the training of MSMEs on digital trade. In East Africa, it assists the East African Community in the implementation of its regional e-Commerce Strategy, while assisting the Smart Africa Secretariat with the implementation of the blueprint for electronic payment systems on a continental level and of the blueprint on e-commerce. Finally, the project supports regional exchanges on lessons learned and innovative approaches to MSMEs’ participation in digital trade in Africa. Rwanda is one of the countries where PeCI has been implemented in the previous three years and will be continued until end of 2025.
YOUR TASKS
1. Steer the project’s service package in Rwanda with a strong focus on technical quality and financial accuracy
2. Integrate the project into the portfolio on Sustainable Economic Development in Rwanda
3. Support the implementation of e-Commerce and cross-border e-Payment strategies in Rwanda and at the regional level
4. Steer multi-stakeholder processes with strategic partners such as Smart Africa, the East African Community, and national ministries
5. Support the development of expertise within GIZ on cross-border e-Payments and e-Commerce
6. Support portfolio development for the sustainability of project interventions and expansions into new year’s, and raise the profile of e-Commerce as a theme in German and European development cooperation
7. Build partnerships and networks with public and private stakeholders across the e-Commerce ecosystem
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YOUR PROFILE
1. Master’s degree in economics, finance, commerce, public policy, information and communications technologies or a related field
2. Experience in the financial and technical management of projects or service packages, including in-depth knowledge of processes and regulations to be adhered to in publicly funded projects
3. Several years of experience in implementing trade, digitalisation, and regional integration projects in least developed or developing countries
4. Proven technical experience working with the private sector and central banks on cross-border payment topics
5. Experience in coordinating policy implementation at a regional or continental level in Africa
6. Resilient, quick learner, and able to build and foster strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
7. Experience with other donor processes e.g. EU would be a plus
8. Business fluent in English and German; French language skills would be a plus
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 Rwanda.
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. 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
This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.
The willingness for frequent business trips is required.
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.
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.
To ensure and further strengthen GIZ's ability to deliver, the willingness to operate in changing conditions in Germany as well as abroad is of high corporate interest.
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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