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ADVISOR (M / F / D) INDUSTRIAL PARK
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 207
Date Published:Friday, August 14, 2020
Date of Expiration:Wednesday, February 10, 2021 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Ethiopia | MEKELE in Ethiopia |
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| Development Agency
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| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job ID: P1533V3723
Place of use: Mekele
Period of use: 11/01/2020 - 10/31/2023
Area of Expertise: economy
Type of enployment: Full or part time
Application time: 13.09.2020
FIELD OF ACTIVITY
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, however, often characterized by precarious working conditions, low wages, non-compliance with human rights and social and ecological standards. The Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Department for International Development (DFID) funded 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.
YOUR TASKS
1. Advising the Industrial Park based in Mekele
2. Focus topics are Labour Standards, Sustainability, Management
3. Plan and monitor inputs, activities and outreach, according to the overall project planning and management tools in cooperation with the team
4. Plan and implement support to the Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) regarding measures to promote management and sustainability
5. Assist in the development and implementation of concepts to improve occupational safety and health (OSH) at industrial park level, in coordination and cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO)
6. Support in the overall project implementation, knowledge management and handling cross-cutting issues in close coordination with the team based in Addis Ababa
7. Contribute to monitoring and project progress reporting
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
YOUR PROFILE
1. University degree in Economics, Labour, Business Administration, Business Logistics, International Relations or other relevant fields
2. Minimum 10 years experience in one or more of the following areas: Industrial park management, coordination, investors’ guidance or customer relation, community linkages, CSR for industry, environment, social sustainability as well as project management and co-ordination of various stakeholders
3. Prior work experience in the private sector, preferabily in the textile and garment sector or industrial parks management, is an advantage
4. Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, ability to work under pressure and flexibility
5. Very good organisational skills and structured working methods
6. 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.
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.
Climate: Dry-winter subtropical highland climate with a rainy season from June to September (1,420 mm AAR, 8°-29° C).
Health care: Health care with general practitioners, one public and private hospital, specialists in Addis Ababa.
Shopping options: Various small supermarkets, markets for fresh products, shops for clothing and household equipment.
Accessibility: Several daily flights to Addis Ababa.
School situation and school fees: Variety of international schools and kindergartens are available in Addis Ababa, reimbursement according to GIZ regulations.
Incumbent should have a car driving license.
HINTS
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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