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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: EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (SDGN) phase II.

The overall objective of the action is to foster a functioning pluralistic, inclusive, participatory and representative democracy in Nigeria.

The purpose of this contract is as follows:

• To engender the conditions for inclusive, transparent, credible, and peaceful elections and a more inclusive decision-making process with the meaningful participation of all sectors of society, including women, youth, and other marginalised groups.
• In collaboration with the technical team of the Chairman of the electoral management Body (INEC) already embedded in the programme– Chief Technical Adviser, Special Adviser and Chief Press Secretary - provide capacity development support, technical assistance, policy and expert advice to the electoral management Body – the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
• To contribute to the implementation of the EU Electoral Observation Missions (EU EOM) recommendations, as well as EU EOM follow up mission recommendations.
• Under the direction of the EU Delegation, support Monitoring and Evaluation as well as communication and visibility activities across the programme components.

Your tasks

Under the overall strategic direction of the EU Delegation and working in close coordination with the Chief Technical Adviser, Special Adviser and Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman and other officials of the Commission, the Team leader will be Head of the Project Management Unit (PMU). He/She will be required, inter alia, to provide leadership and high quality advice on critical policy and technical issues; interact on substantive and operational issues with team leaders of the other components of the programme, senior governmental, non-governmental and donor officials and stakeholders; and assume overall responsibility for the coordination, planning, budgeting, management, monitoring and reporting of project activities. The Team Leader will ensure prudent and effective management of the assets as well as the human and financial resources of the project, ensure complete project documentation at all times, guide the preparation and submission of annual work plans, and prepare and submit timely progress reports as required.

Your profile

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Requirement

• Advanced university degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in the humanities, law or social sciences

Preferred Experience

• Experience with EU funding instruments, preferably European Development Fund (EDF) and EU funded development projects

General Professional Experience

Minimum Requirement

• At least 12 years of experience in the area of democracy and democratic governance dealing with electoral issues, applied research, policy dialogue and advisory work.

Preferred Requirement

• Proven work experience in managing the implementation of multifaceted projects in the field of electoral assistance and proficient working knowledge of the electoral cycle approach;
• Extensive experience in project management and in the design and implementation of democracy support programmes;
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, resourcefulness, ability to take initiative, capacity to work in a self-directed manner in a multi-cultural environment, and ability to create a team-based work environment;
• Experience in working with large and challenging boards and/or coordination or steering committees and advisory structures;
• Fluency and excellent communication skills in the English language.

Specific Professional Experience

Minimum Requirement

• 12 years previous working experience providing technical/advisory services to a National Electoral Management Body (EMB). Experience in West Africa would be an advantage.

Preferred Requirements

• Proven competence in the field of democracy and democratic governance, well-informed on electoral and broader democratic governance issues such as electoral legal reform, role and responsibilities of the legislature, media and civil society and community based organisations in emerging democratic societies, as well as promotion of the participation of women, youth and marginalised groups in the political process.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the political and socio-economic issues of the Nigerian governance and electoral processes.
• Skills in training, process facilitation, strategic planning, and partnership-building

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 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

Philipp Gutmann +49 6196 79-3191 [email protected]