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Programme component manager (m/f/d) Digital Solutions for COVID-19 Surveillance and Monitoring System (Djibouti)
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 229
Date Published:Thursday, October 22, 2020
Date of Expiration:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Ethiopia | DJIBOUTI in Ethiopia |
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| Development Agency
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| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job-ID: P1533V5050
Location: Djibouti
Assignment period: 01/01/2021 - 06/30/2021
Field: Information and Communication Technology
Type of employment: full- or part-time
Application deadline: 11/19/2020
JOB DESCRIPTION
GIZ is implementing the project “Strengthening the Capacity of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) towards Enhanced Drought Resilience in the Horn of Africa (SCIDA II)”. The project aims to strengthen the IGAD in the coordination and implementation of the Drought Disaster Resilience and Sustainability Initiative. In the framework of SCIDA II, The Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union have agreed to co-finance the component "EU Digital Solutions to strengthen disease surveillance and monitoring systems for Covid-19 in the IGAD Region", which is relevant for Covid-19 response. The component "Digital Health" aims at promoting digital solutions for infectious disease surveillance and monitoring in the region. The component’s main partner is the IGAD Secretariat.
YOUR TASKS
1. Support the Head of Project in the planning and implementation of the component "Digital Health"
2. Technical Management of a small sub-team of experienced regional and national staff
3. Develop and provide technical expertise and advice to IGAD Secretariat and structures in the member-states, project partners and sub-contractors
4. Organize coordination meetings with key stakeholders and kick-off meetings to establish cooperation
5. Establish work and procurement plans for goods and services, in close cooperation with the partner
6. Preparing the selection and subsequent technical management of sub-contractors in the areas of Digital Health
7. Lead in Monitoring and Reporting and identify course-corrects where necessary, cooperate with the finance manager to control with the component’s cash-flow
8. Analyse and communicate project risks to the Project Manager and identify approaches to mitigate risk together
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YOUR PROFILE
1. Master´s degree in Medical Informatics or Public Health Information Systems or equivalent
2. Many years of professional experience in a comparable position
3. Familiarity with working in multi-cultural, multi-national environments
4. Proven technical knowledge of the subject ‘’digital health’’ within the developing country context
5. Several years of experience in configuring and deploying open source tools
6. Experience in the adaptation of software solutions into new settings
7. Working knowledge of open source solutions in the health sector
8. Fluency in English; French and German skills are an asset
LOCATION INFORMATION
The GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations.
Please use the following link for information about living and working in Djibouti.
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. A contact person for security risk management is appointed at the local GIZ office. 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. We kindly ask you to inform yourself which forms of relationships are legally and socially accepted in the country of deployment.
NOTES
There is a reasonable prospect of extending the contract by 12 months.
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.
Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only 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.
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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