Job-ID: P1533V2650
Location: Lusaka
Assignment period: 04/01/2020 - 01/31/2022
Field: Information and Communication Technology
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 03/24/2020
ABOUT
As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.With the dispatch of qualified specialists as development workers, GIZ contributes to the sustainable improvement of living conditions of people in developing and transition countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION
With its many natural wonders, an abundance of wildlife, huge water bodies like the Zambezi River and a peaceful history since its independence in 1964, Zambia is considered as a great place to live in Africa. However, despite high economic growth rates in the last decade, only a fraction of the population benefits from economic development. In rural areas, poverty is three times as high as in cities and though more than 50% of the population live from agriculture, mostly smallholder farmers with less than 5 hectares of agricultural land, the sector accounts for only 6.5% of gross domestic product. In the context of climate change and growing weather unpredictability, smallholder farmers in Zambia have insufficient access to insurance against climate risks as well as to location-specific weather information.
YOUR TASKS
1. Advising selected institutions on the generation and processing of data for climate risk information (e.g. location-specific weather forecasts enriched with simple recommendations for farmers)
2. Identifying and designing concepts for appropriate information distribution channels
3. Advising and accompanying the institutions in the implementation of these models
4. Advising partner organizations on digitalization processes
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SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering, Management, Business Administration or closely related disciplines;
2. Have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant extensive and progressive experience in the private sector or an internationally recognized Financial or development Institution similar to the Bank, five (5) years of professional experience should be at a managerial level;
3. Have solid professional experience in Assets management (real estate, facilities, warehouse, fixed assets, etc.), procurement of works, goods and services, contracts management and purchasing, air travel services management (vehicle and air);
4. Have a professional qualification in asset management, facility management, project management or procurement will be an added advantage as well as competence in the use of ERP Systems (preferably SAP) and software relevant to project administration (share point) and standard Microsoft Suite of applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint;
5. Strong managerial skills, including interpersonal communication and client-orientation;
6. Ability to undertake sound analysis (skills and methods), in order to conceptualize future work or organizational changes and develop strategies for change which includes strategic mind-set and capacity to translate strategic thinking into a compelling plan of action of a large international institution;
7. Ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs and long term interests of clients within and outside the institution;
8. Ability to develop a successful leadership style to establish and achieve exceptional organization performance and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast paced environment;
9. Demonstrated ability to ensure the timely accomplishment of tasks in the Department by giving valuable advice and providing constructive feedback;
10. Ability to build and lead a motivated and committed team across functional boundaries and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way;
11. Strong interpersonal skills. Capacity to influence and inspire confidence;
12. Excellent written and verbal communications skills in French or English with a good working knowledge of the other language.
THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
Applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are considered for interview will be contacted. Only online applications submitted with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of the required degrees will be considered. The President, AfDB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the Bank does not request information on applicants’ bank accounts. The African Development Bank Group declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever.
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