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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 searching for a replacement for the team leader position of the EU-funded tender: „ Support to Criminal Justice Reform in Ethiopia.

The overall objective of the programme of which this contract will be a part is as follows: Increased rule of law, respect for human rights and access to justice for all.

The purpose of this contract is to support the Government of Ethiopia in its efforts to reform the criminal justice system in Ethiopia through the provision of ongoing technical assistance, advice and support to key institutions involved in the reforms and to ensure increased access to justice for all.

Your profile

Qualifications and skills

• Post-graduate degree in law.

General professional experience

• At least 10 years' experience in criminal justice / justice sector reform.
• Experience in aid delivery methods and in implementation of international cooperation. Experience with EU projects and programmes (especially in judicial reform and/or criminal justice) is an advantage.
• Minimum of three years' experience as Team Leader in similar assignments.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity; interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Computer literacy, excellent report writing skills and ability to produce quality documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in Africa is a requirement. Specific experience in Ethiopia would be considered an advantage.

Specific professional experience

• Previous experience in the practice of law, as criminal (defence) lawyer, judicial officer, prosecutor or as a senior member of a police or prison service is required. Specific experience in the aforementioned in Sub-Saharan Africa will be an advantage.
• Practical experience in designing and delivering capacity development activities for members of the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and designing development programmes with a gender and rights-based approach, notably in the field of governance, rule of law, access to justice and/or legal aid.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, project management, financial management, and monitoring and reporting.
• Experience in legal research and/or drafting will be an advantage.

Location information

The TAU will be based in Addis Ababa. Periodic travel to all Regions will be required.

S****tart date & period of implementation

The intended start date is March 2023 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 24 months from this date.

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

We create prospects for people and with people. As GIZ has an international mandate, we offer a multicultural working environment. We are committed service providers and dedicated professionals, even under difficult circumstances. We take pride in enabling our employees to develop their professional and personal skills. There are plenty of reasons to join our motivated team – ranging from the diverse challenges you will face on a daily basis in one of our 130 partner countries, to the broad scope you will have for shaping your work.

Contact

Paul Hummel +49 6196 79-3017