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Job description

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.

GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: „Advancing Reforms in the Justice Sector in Georgia.”

The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is:

• To support Georgia in advancing reforms in the justice sector with a particular focus on the implementation of EU related commitments, notably the EU-Georgia Association Agreement/Association Agenda.

The specific objective (Outcome) of this contract is as follows:

• Capacities of key criminal justice sector institutions further strengthened for the implementation of EU related commitments.

Your tasks

The Team Leader shall be responsible for achieving the results by providing and mobilising technical advice to the beneficiaries in all areas defined under the Terms of Reference and, in this respect, for strategic guidance of the project activities in line with the Contract.

The Team Leader shall also be primarily responsible for interaction with stakeholders at strategic planning level, overall design and implementation of the project activities, management of financial and human resources, all other principal managerial risks.

The team leader shall be able to effectively steer the policy dialogue on criminal justice matters, establish professional communication and partnership with the project beneficiaries and other stakeholders, as well as represent the project at all levels.

Your profile

Qualifications and skills

• At least Master or equivalent university degree in law or criminology, or equivalent relevant professional experience of a minimum of 5 years, in addition to the general professional experience required;
• Fluent written and oral communication in English.

General professional experience (gained within last 15 years before the tender submission deadline)

• Minimum 8 years working experience on criminal justice reform;
• Asset: At least one year of cumulative working experience in Georgia and/or other Eastern Partnership and/or IPA II countries.

Specific professional experience (gained within last 15 years before the tender submission deadline):

• At least 5 years cumulative working experience with EU Member State criminal justice sector institutions at a Ministry of Justice and/or law enforcement and/or penitentiary/probation system and/or prosecutorial system;
• At least 2 years of international consultant experience working on aligning criminal justice systems with European standards
• Experience in working with principles related to gender equality and the rights-based approach
• At least 350 working days of experience as a team leader in at least one donor-funded project in the criminal justice sector.
• Asset: at least 3 years experience in delivering trainings on criminal justice matters.

Location information

The duty station is in Tbilisi, Georgia. Project activities can take place in the regions of the country requiring some in-country travel, and abroad in case of study tours.

Start date & period of implementation The intended start date is no later than 30 October 2023 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date (approx. 450 working days).

Notes

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

Please send us an updated CV in EuropeAid format in English.

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, comprehensive onboarding and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, along with the opportunity to use childcare facilities and parent/child offices.

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, social background, 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

Tina Siegmund +49 6196 79-3102