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Short-term Development Worker as Advisor (m/f/d) for prevention of female genital mutilation and improved community cooperation [Addis Abeba]
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 423
Date Published:Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Date of Expiration:Sunday, March 20, 2022 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Ethiopia | ADDIS ABABA in Ethiopia |
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| Development Agency
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| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job-ID: V000046866
Location: Addis Abeba
Assignment period: 12/01/2021 - 08/31/2022
Field: Governance
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 09/24/2021
ABOUT US
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative and worldwide operating institution related to development policy. Your competencies and qualifications are demanded on the spot in an interdisciplinary team. You advise governmental and civil society organizations at local or municipal level. The Development Service of GIZ offers a comprehensive service package. The basis for the deployment of specialists in the development service is the German Development Workers Act (EhfG).As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its goals in 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.
CONTACT
Recruitment and Follow-on assignments Client Portal
+49 6196/79-3200
kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de
JOB DESCRIPTION
The regional project “Support in the Prevention of Female Genital Mutilation at the Horn of Africa” works in regions of Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan at local, regional and national level to overcome female genital mutilation. The focus is on developing the capacity of relevant actors, strengthening networks and raising awareness on the issue of Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C). Engaging a variety of stakeholders and involving local civil society play a special role in overcoming female genital mutilation. The partner of the project in Ethiopia is the Ministry for Women and Youth (MOWCY), based in Addis Ababa.
YOUR TASKS
1. Support of the MOWCY in its work on the prevention of female genital mutilation and the promotion of women
2. Capacity building of local partner institution (ministry) and the regional agencies in selected regions
3. Advice and support to community-based measures in the field of FGM prevention and awareness-raising on gender-based violence
4. Cooperation with community-based organizations and networks, with particular focus on the selected regions
5. Promotion of measures to raise awareness with regard to gender aspects and best practices in the area, focusing on women’s rights, capacity development of women and to preventing female genital mutilation
6. Support in advising change agents, especially non-governmental organizations, including the private sector and media actors
7. Further development of the Do-No-Harm-Approach for the project
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YOUR PROFILE
1. University degree in gender-relevant subject areas, e.g. political science, sociology, development studies or comparable courses
2. Several years of professional experience in the field of women’s promotion and empowerment, health, or peace and security as well as in cooperation with civil society organizations
3. Advisory experience and competence on the topic of FGM
4. Experience abroad and experience in working in intercultural contexts, especially at the Horn of Africa and preferably experience in cooperating at a higher level with partner institutions
5. Teamwork and networking skills combined with the talent to think conceptually and analytically
6. Structured working style with a high degree of self-organization and creativity
7. Fluent German and English skills; Amharic skills are a great asset
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.
NOTES
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Please note that this position is a short term position! Only candidates can be considered who had already a minimum of 1 year contract as a development worker according to the Entwicklungshelfergesetz (EhfG).
GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your succesful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails form our recruiting system as spam.
A prerequisite for the conclusion of the agreement is the lifting of the restrictions currently in force in the company on the possibilities for travel and business trips in order to contain the worldwide spread of the Covid-19 virus.
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