Technical Advisor ( At the time of  recruitment the position title will be changed to Crisis Conflict and Disaster Advisor)

GIZ- Internal/External Vacancy Announcement ‘‘#072/2024’

Programme Shaping development-oriented Migration (MEG)

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Contract end date: 31.05.2025

Brief and attractive description of the project/ unit

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German public benefit federal enterprise. GIZ works worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world.

The Globale Programme Shaping development-oriented Migration (MEG) assists partner countries in leveraging the benefits of regular migration and engaging diaspora for sustainable development. Working on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the MEG is active in up to 15 partner countries around the globe. It contributes towards implementing the GCM and is part of a comprehensive approach to migration and development. 

In Ethiopia the MEG is focusing on the topic of diaspora cooperation. The MEG aims to strengthen the diaspora as a key player in development policy and mobilize its commitment to achieving development goals. It supports the engagement and impact of the Ethiopian Diaspora in their home country by implementing various instruments.  

Furthermore, the programme supports the process of sending diaspora experts to their countries of origin for a limited period, where they can contribute their technical and professional expertise to various institutions, such as ministries and civil society organizations. 

The MEG also assists diaspora organizations in Germany to work with partner organizations in their countries of origin to implement projects at the local level.

The Technical Advisor is responsible for

• Implementing of daily operational aspects of all matters related to the MEG Programme, in close coordination with the MEG Ethiopia’s team.

• Providing support to the Officer responsible for Implementation in overarching project tasks and responsibilities.

• Processing technical aspects and further developing innovatively, the area of responsibility in accordance with the specified quality standards.

• Maintaining a good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions, counterparts and GIZ Ethiopia and Headquarters.

• Establishing and strengthening strategic partnerships with relevant political and operational partners of MEG in Ethiopia.

• Performing monitoring and evaluation-related activities for MEG Ethiopia; including quality assurance and programme improvement. This includes data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting of data.

• Actively promoting the MEG’s offers for Diaspora Experts promotion with partner institutions in Ethiopia and building the MEG Ethiopia’s Diaspora Experts field of action.

• Promoting the match-making processes of Diaspora Experts' missions and placement.

• Supporting the programme manager / Officer responsible for the Implementation of MEG Ethiopia with Operational Planning (OP) budgeting and financial monitoring.

• Ensuring that the MEG programme office runs smoothly.

The technical Advisor performs the following tasks:

Diaspora Experts:

• Activity coordination: Plan, coordinate, and implement diverse activities to create and enhance networking opportunities for potential Diaspora Experts.

• Facilitation of Placement: Facilitate the placement of Diaspora Experts at different partnering institutions, ensuring smooth integration and contribution to the host organizations.

• Monitoring and Evaluation: Conduct on going monitoring and evaluation of the activities and contributions of Diaspora Experts post-placement. Provide feedback and support to ensure continued success and impact.

• Moderation: Organize and moderate webinars and conferences, ensuring active participation and engagement from all stakeholders. Handle logistical aspects and content development to facilitate meaningful discussions and knowledge sharing.

Management and coordination

• Coordinates and assists in preparing and conducting project activities and carries out other activities required for implementation.

• Assists the project with all organisational and management support-related roles.

• Regularly consults with the GIZ officer responsible for implementation and cooperation on all project activities.

• Participates in formulating project action plans and helps synchronise the planning and budgeting system.

• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with the programme’s management team in Germany, as well as teams at the GIZ Country Office and other related programmes. Foster strong internal communication and coordination.

• External Coordination: Coordinate with the programme’s partners, including the Ethiopian Diaspora Agency, to align efforts and maximize the impact of diaspora engagement initiatives. Facilitate communication and collaboration between all stakeholders.

Communication and networking

• Ensures innovation and knowledge management (i.e. collects, processes and distributes relevant information, monitors communication and interaction between government institutions, NGOs and society through analyses of the media, direct dialogue, participation in meetings and seminars etc).

Qualifications & Professional Experience

• Master’s degree in Migration Studies, International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration, or any other related field. Previous stay or study in Germany is an added advantage.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position.

• Experience in project management, particularly in migration and diaspora contexts.

• Working experience with international institutions such as IOM/AU/UN etc in the context of having the knowledge of the relevant mechanisms in policy advise.

• Working experience on topics related to the GCM and Diaspora Engagement policies.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools.

• Fluency in English and Amharic; proficiency in other languages (e.g., German) is an advantage.

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• Ability to work under pressure to meet pressing deadlines.

• Should be able to adapt and manage change.

• Should be able to multi-task and perform adeptly.

• Good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software and the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office).

• Strong management and organizational competence.

• Willingness to travel (locally and/or abroad) regularly.

• Ability to prioritize work scope efficiently.

• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed upon with the Line Manager.

How To Apply

Application procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their recent CV via Ethiojobs or Email: hreth@giz.de.

Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title ‘Crisis Conflict and Disaster Advisor ‘#072/2024’ in the subject line of your email application.

Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might be disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.

 Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

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