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ADVISOR (M/F/D) INDUSTRIAL PARK (BAHIR DAR)   DETAILS

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Advisor (m/f/d) Industrial Park (Bahir Dar)


POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 239
Date Published:Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Date of Expiration:Monday, May 31, 2021 EXPIRED
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB
 Ethiopia |  BAHIR DAR in Ethiopia
INDUSTRY
Development Agency
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION
Job-ID: P1533V3720
Location: Bahir Dar
Assignment period: 03/01/2021 - 03/31/2025
Field: Economic Development
Type of employment: full- or part-time
Application deadline: 12/16/2020

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, 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 Bahir Dar
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 advise the management of 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 Abeba
7. Contribute to monitoring and project progress reporting
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 four 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 and advisory 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 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.
1. Climate: Dry-winter subtropical highland climate with a rainy season from June to September (1,420 mm AAR, 8°-29° C).
2. Health care: Health care with general practitioners, one public and private hospital, specialists in Addis Ababa.
3. Shopping options: Various small supermarkets, markets for fresh products, shops for clothing and household equipment.
4. Accessibility: Several daily flights to Addis Ababa.
5. School situation and school fees: Variety of international schools and kindergartens are available in Addis Ababa, reimbursement according to GIZ regulations.
6. Incumbent should have a car driving license.

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.
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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