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Specialist (m/f/d) Debt Management in the African Union Commission [Addis Abeba]
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 359
Date Published:Monday, August 14, 2023
Date of Expiration:Saturday, February 10, 2024 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: V000055996
Location: Addis Abeba
Assignment period: 11/01/2023 - 10/31/2025
Field: Governance
Type of employment: full- or part-time
Application deadline: 09/10/2023
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, comprehensive onboarding and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, along with the opportunity to use childcare facilities and parent/child offices.
• 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
recruiting@giz.de
JOB DESCRIPTION
Since 2004, GIZ has been a reliable and trusted partner of the African Union (AU) to enhance inclusive growth and sustainable development on the African continent in line with the AU’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. With more than 200 staff, GIZ AU cooperates with the AU Commission, as well as the AU’s specialised institutions and agencies at continental, regional and national level in more than 35 member states. The African Union Commission (AUC) has decided to examine debt relief options and investment programmes that contribute to a rapid economic recovery on the continent, as well as assess the possibility of establishing an African domestic and external debt monitoring mechanism at the AUC. In this context, GIZ will support the AUC in establishing a dedicated coordination function and strengthen expertise for debt management through a staff secondment to the Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Mining (ETTIM).
YOUR TASKS
1. Assisting the department in managing and pooling available knowledge about debt management within the AU
2. Collating data and statistics on the debt of African countries
3. Reviewing and recommending debt forecasting methods
4. Supporting and facilitating the convening of meetings on the harmonisation of African positions on debt management
5. Strengthening the AUC’s analytical capacities on debt management practices
6. Collecting and matching AU Member States needs for capacity development on debt management topics with existing capacity development offers
7. Providing technical capacity in drafting AU positions on debt management and debt restructuring
8. Liaising with relevant stakeholders, e.g. multilateral organisations, regional and international networks, as well as civil society on debt management issues
9. Appraising the status quo of the monitoring of domestic and external debt of AU member states, where necessary propose sustainable and efficient options to fill gaps
10. Any other debt management/restructuring related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Department of ETTIM
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YOUR PROFILE
1. Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or equivalent from a recognised university
2. Many years of professional experience in public finance management with a proven specialisation in public debt management; experience in international debt sustainability and management exercises will be an added advantage
3. Experience in working with relevant national (e.g. Ministry of Finance, Central Bank) and/or international financial institutions, particularly African financial institutions, a firm requirement
4. Strong technical knowledge on public debt management practices; very good understanding of current trends in economic and monetary policy, public finance, as well as public debt on the African continent; extensive knowledge in credit risk will be an added advantage
5. Proven management, consulting, communication and networking skills, high level of commitment, reliability and team spirit
6. Strong ability for conceptual and analytical thinking, quick grasp of new concepts and an eye for details
7. Excellent diplomatic and intercultural skills, competence in gender diversity management and the proven ability to act competently and prudently in a politically sensitive environment and handle sensitive issues
8. Strong computer skills including proficiency in using software applications, especially MS Office package
9. Business fluent in English and German; business proficiency in French is a distinct advantage
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 GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations. You can find further information in the Guide to the Collective Agreement on Assignment Conditions in Fragile Contexts.
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. 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.
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.
In order to fulfill the company's objectives, the willingness of employees for assignments at all GIZ locations in Germany and 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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