Junior Advisor, Training and Communications at the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.

In Nigeria, GIZ's portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Advisor, Training and Communications

Vacancy No.: 046
Location: Abuja
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP)

Background
GIZ. Solutions that work.

• As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
• The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
• The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn. Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in a round 120 countries (July 2020)  GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974. From 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja.
• Currently 361 national and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).

The Project
Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP):

• The Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) is co-funded by the European Union and the German Government and implemented jointly by the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
• It aims at enabling and fostering investments in a domestic market for Renewable Energy (RE) and Energy Efficiency (EE) and improving access to electricity in Nigeria.
• As part of the programme activities and in close collaboration with its public and private partners, the Component “Capacity Development” aims at standardizing skill acquisition of professionals, improve training delivery of partner institutions and ensure technical support to the operationalise the national certification of skills for the growth and advancement of clean energy in Nigeria.
• This includes activities with Federal Ministry of Power (FMP) & Federal Ministry of Works & Housing (FMWH). Partnerships have been established with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), relevant Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDA’s), Academia, Centres for Renewable Energy Research as well as the private sector.

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Unit, Capacity Development, the Advisor will:

• Handle correspondences and processes required to support the expanding training network and implement activities towards improved training delivery and skills development in the sector.
• Facilitate the activity implementation of the framework to operationalise the clean energy certification for skills including stakeholder engagement with strategic communication and support to the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), COREN and other Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDA’s)
• Contribute to the review and update of competency standards for clean energy certification and corresponding curricula
• Support the development of training concepts, correspondence with training providers, manage training preparation and implementation
• Work closely with the other Components to facilitate regular exchange on areas of collaboration and ensure effective correspondences

Tasks
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the tasks you will be expected to perform:

• Both, independently and in collaboration with other units of NESP (and under the supervision of the Head of Unit) the Junior Advisor is responsible for the timely design and production of multimedia communication materials (presentations, training manuals, blended learning resources, press releases, communication and visibility items, factsheets, audio visuals etc.) in close collaboration the Programme’s Communications and Knowledge Management advisors
• Periodically update the implementation of operational plan and activities in close consultation with other Components to ensure quality and suggests necessary changes, improvements, and initiatives
• Support stakeholder coordination between the stakeholders in the sector including the private sector and training institutions to ensure the demand-oriented skills development and employment promotion
• Prepare reports and ensure proper documentation of the Unit’s resources on the internal server, WebMo updates, handle administrative process for procurement and logistics (incl. consultants’ missions, events organisation, and procurement of services/material).

Knowledge Management:

• Documents knowledge exchange with other Components of the Programme
• Knowledge management of the work results (organize and update project documentation, filing, database).
• Ensure communication and visibility of the results in line with NESP’s Communication and Visibility Plan/Strategy.
• Support in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of Unit activities (incl. drawing up monitoring/progress reports).
• May be assigned other tasks as required

General Obligations
The Junior Advisor:

• Is familiar with all components of the programme, concepts and status of implementation and knows the corresponding experts and staff;
• Represents the interest of the GIZ and the programme and always acts on its behalf; and
• Sarries out important tasks for the programme, even if these are not explicitly cited in the job description; performs other duties and tasks at the request of the management.

Required qualifications, Competencies and Experience
Qualifications:

• Degree in Communications, Law, Social Sciences, or similar area of study.

Professional experience:

• Good working knowledge of virtual meetings and computer applications (e.g., MS Office, MS Teams)
• 2 years’ experience working in a similar position with donor agencies or organisations
• Proficient writing, reporting, research, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, conflict management and communication skills are required
• Candidate should be familiar with Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency stakeholders in Nigeria
• Knowledge of the Clean Energy Certification Scheme is an added advantage
• Understanding of basic approach for training and other teaching methodology is desirable
• Experience in working with international organisations. Experience working with GIZ is an added advantage.

Desired Additional Qualifications, Competencies, and Experiences:

• Fluent written and oral knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of project management practices.
• Good presentation, monitoring, evaluation, and report writing skills
• Knowledge of blended learning management systems for technical trainings
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to any region in Nigeria (including rural areas).

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 3.

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Letter of Motivation as one document with complete contact details to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Vacancy No as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please include Vacancy No. 046 in the mail subject.
• GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.