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.
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
Peace and security
The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand globally — 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
Research institutions
This fosters successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields. Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). GIZ’s registered offices are in Bonn and Eschborn, with approximately 23,500 employees, of which nearly 70% are national personnel, working in about 120 countries (as of July 2020).
In Nigeria, GIZ has been active since 1974 and has maintained a country office in Abuja since 2004. Currently, the Nigeria office has:
361 national and 66 international employees
19 regional staff
4 integrated specialists
3 development workers (as of June 2020)
The Project: Agriculture Value Chain Facility (EU-VACE)
The German and Nigerian governments are addressing ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s Agri-Food System. Through BMZ, the German Government supports the Nigerian Government, especially the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in implementing Nigeria’s National Development Plan (2021–2025) and the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP). These strategies recognize the agricultural sector's importance in economic diversification.
The GIZ Cluster "Transformation of Agricultural Systems" is implementing several projects in the agriculture and rural development sector with a total budget exceeding 60 million Euros. These projects aim to:
Improve small-holder farmers' yields and income
Enhance agri-business performance
Increase access to finance
Promote job creation and rural development through a private business-driven value-chain approach
The Agriculture Value Chain Facility (EU-VACE) project, co-financed by the EU and BMZ, focuses on:
Improving sustainable rural economic development by promoting specific agricultural clusters in select "transition" states in Nigeria
Increasing agricultural production, creating lucrative employment, and raising rural population incomes, contributing to food security and resilience against external shocks
Supporting existing enterprises to improve production quality and yield, generating new business opportunities to drive sustainable outcomes in the rural and blue economy
This project emphasizes inclusive development principles for responsible social and environmental sustainability, focusing on:
Climate-resilient practices
Biodiversity improvement
Combatting desertification and deforestation
Responsibilities & Tasks
Responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will:
Support the design and implementation of M&E systems/tools
Collect, analyze, and evaluate data to ensure effective impact monitoring and reporting in line with EU and BMZ requirements
Tasks:
M&E System Development: Create and implement M&E systems/tools for the program/project
Reporting: Provide input for BMZ and EU reports; assist with the development of annual workplans and budgets
Knowledge Management: Support information, knowledge management, communication, and public relations by providing results data
Liaison: Provide information to internal and external evaluators
Partner Support: Assist partner institutions (FMAFS), government MDAs, financial intermediaries, and business support organizations
Research: Prepare and conduct qualitative/quantitative research on the project and environment (survey development, field trials, training, data collection and analysis)
Representation: Represent the program at partner activities (monitoring, progress reviews, evaluations); contribute meaningfully to discussions and decision-making
Capacity Development: Support institutional capacity development in alignment with project outcomes
Additional Duties: Perform other work-related tasks as required
Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:
MSc/MBA in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, Social Science, or a related field
Professional Experience:
Minimum of 5 years in a similar position
Strong knowledge of results-based planning, monitoring, and reporting
Technical experience with international development organizations (EU and/or GIZ experience is advantageous)
Practical experience in developing work plans, results frameworks, baseline studies, and M&E methodologies, data collection/analysis, and clear presentation of findings
Other Knowledge, Additional Competences:
Awareness and practical experience in gender integration and inclusivity
Proficient written and spoken English; ability to write accurately and engagingly
Flexibility to handle additional responsibilities
Ability to thrive in a diverse work environment
Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4.
Application Closing Date
17th November, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:[email protected] using "vacancy no. 102" as the subject of the mail.
Note
GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.