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Job description

The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, was charged with the responsibility to coordinate and provide overall guidance for the negotiations on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA entered into force on May 30, 2019 and implementation has started in January 2021.

Under a new Technical Assistance Facility (TAF), the EU, the Government of Sweden, the Government of Germany, and the government of France through GIZ, Expertise France (EF) and FIAPP (as implementing partners) support the AfCFTA negotiation process through technical support to the relevant AU organs. The TAF is meant to be an efficient, reactive and flexible mechanism to answer to the needs of the African Union (AfCFTA Secretariat, AUC and some AU Specialized agencies), RECs, AU Member States and other potential continental partners and regional private sector organisations, working on fostering the AfCFTA and economic continental integration.

The implementing partners (IP) of the TAF are GIZ as the lead, EF and FIAPP. For the operationalization of the TAF, a project management unit (PMU) is to be established and will be based in Accra, Ghana. On the side of GIZ, the PMU will collaborate closely with the project “Support of the African Continental Free Trade Area” (AfCFTA), which works with the AfCFTA Secretariat of the African Union (AU) and a number of African actors to support ongoing negotiations and implementation activities.

In this regard, GIZ is seeking to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (m/f/d) as part of the PMU.

Candidates with AU member states citizenship are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information see GIZ African Union.

Your tasks

• Setting up of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system for a multi partner team and in close cooperation with the German AfCFTA Support Programme
• Drafting of Terms of References and involve short-term experts where appropriate in close coordination with other implementing partners such as Expertise France (EF) and Fundación Internacional y para Iberoamérica de Administración y Políticas Públicas (FIAPP)
• Coherent implementation, cooperation and networking with regional and national trade projects and fields of action on the continent
• Support of information, communication, public relations and high-format event management
• Observation of trade policy trends, analysis and evaluation of current developments in the trade sector, especially for AfCFTA
• Close cooperation and coordination with the Head of Partnerships at the AfCFTA Secretariat, the Head of the AfCFTA Support Programme and the continental AfCFTA team

Your profile

• Master´s degree in International Studies, International Trade Law/Development, Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration or other relevant post graduate Degree
• Several years of working experience in Africa
• Familiarity with and experience in African Union policy frameworks, institutions and processes relevant to the trade and industry agenda; experience in other African regional organisations is an asset
• Experience in M&E and international trade policy, including a sound understanding of Trade Agreements
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills and capacity to work under pressure
• Sound analytical skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment
• Fluency in English, fluency in other official AU languages is an asset

Location information

We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Ghana.

In general, the security situation is calm. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. A contact person for security risk management is appointed at the local GIZ office. 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.

Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.

At the site of operation, the particulate pollution occurs to be many time higher than the European acceptable limit. As part of the selection process and during the recruitment examination you will be informed of appropriate protective and behavioral measures.

Notes

This position is suited to a full or a part-time position.

The willingness for frequent business trips is required.

We are happy to help accompanying partners discuss questions about benefits, residence permits and how to find your own job locally - feel free to get in touch with us during your application phase at map@giz.de.

Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment - in particular also regarding COVID-19.

The willingness to work reciprocally abroad and in Germany is required.

Please understand, that we can only accept and process 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.

About us

Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation are an integral part of our corporate culture.

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.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact

Recruitment and Follow-on assignments Client Portal +49 6196/79-3200 [email protected]