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ADVISOR (M/F/D) SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN INDUSTRIAL PARKS IN ETHIOPIA
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 186
Date Published:Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Date of Expiration:Sunday, January 31, 2021 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Ethiopia | ADDIS ABABA in Ethiopia |
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| Development Agency
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| JOB TYPE |
| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job-ID: P1533V3737
Location: Addis Abeba
Assignment period: 11/01/2020 - 10/31/2023
Field: Economic Development
Type of employment: full- or part-time
Application deadline: 08/06/2020
ABOUT US
We create prospects for people and with people. As GIZ has an international mandate, we offer a multicultural working environment. We are committed service providers and dedicated professionals, even under difficult circumstances. We take pride in enabling our employees to develop their professional and personal skills. There are plenty of reasons to join our motivated team – ranging from the diverse challenges you will face on a daily basis in one of our 130 partner countries, to the broad scope you will have for shaping your work.
Contact
Customer Portal recruitment and follow-on assignment
+49 6196/79-3200
kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Ethiopian government has adopted an Industrial Development Policy to transform the currently agricultural-led economy into an industry-based one, aiming to lift the population out of poverty and becoming a middle-income country by 2025. The textile and garment industries are considered priority sectors on the path to industrialization. These sectors are often characterized by precarious working conditions, low wages, non-compliance with human rights and social and ecological standards. The project "Promoting Sustainable Growth in the Textile and Garment Industry” in Ethiopia aims at job-effective growth and social and environmental sustainability of the textile and garment industry, by ensuring better working conditions for workers, better management in four industrial parks, increased sustainability on industrial park and company level, improving institutional frameworks and improving capacities of local companies. This position focuses on the the social sustainability in industrial parks of the textile and garmet industry.
YOUR TASKS
1. Support the overall implementation of the project component focusing on social sustainability in the industrial parks, in close coordination with the project team
2. Plan and monitor the components’ inputs, activities and outreach, according to the overall project planning and management tools
3. Strengthen capacities in the area of personnel management and development within the regional teams, for selected companies, training centers and at community level
4. Support the introduction or improvement of a labour sourcing model in industrial parks
5. Establishment of one or more multi-actor platforms for social dialogue at the community level
6. Advice and Capacity Building regarding the supervision of working conditions, in close co-operation with supervisory bodies
7. Coordinate assignments of national and international short-term experts
8. Prepare reports and support communication with the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
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YOUR PROFILE
1. University degree in International Development, Social Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources, International Labour Law or similar fields
2. Several years of professional experience in the following areas: Promoting social standards in the textile and garment sector, capacity building and awareness raising of personnel, occupational health and safety
3. Several years of experience in project management, with the private sector and/or with public sectors in developing countries
4. Sound technical understanding of international labour standards as well as experience with International Labour Organisation implemented projects such as Better Work is an advantage
5. Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, teamwork as well as the ability to work under pressure and flexibility
6. Very good organisational skills and structured working methods
7. Written and oral fluency in English; Good command of German is an advantage
LOCATION INFORMATION
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.
Please use the following link for information about living and working in Ethiopia.
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. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. 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. We kindly ask you to inform yourself which forms of relationships are legally and socially accepted in the country of deployment.
NOTES
GIZ operates worldwide. As part of the GIZ team, you are prepared to take on international assignments and pass on your expertise.
This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.
There is the option of an earlier start of the contract as well as an extension of the contract.
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GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.
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