GIZ provides technical assistance to the MoA’s flagship programs in Sustainable Land Management since their inception, at national, regional, and local levels. The new program module “Climate-Sensitive Innovations in Land Management” (CLM) focuses on capacity development and building of SLM actors through policy and institutional advisory, field-level coaching and advisory services, (digital) training, networking, piloting field activities as well as research and communications.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following positions.
Position 1 – Soil & Water Conservation (SWC) Engineer (Specialist)
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in soil and water conservation engineering, Agricultural Engineering or, Civil engineering;
Experience: 5 years practical field experience of working with soil conservation and water resources management in arid and semi-arid lowlands,
Proven ability of study, design and construction of context-specific soil and water conservation measures in lowland areas like water spreading weirs;
Experience with pastoral and/ or agro-pastoral communities in arid and semi-arid lowlands, preferably in Afar, Oromia, SNNP or Somali region;
Understanding of impacts of environmental degradation and alternative natural resource management approaches.
Experience in working with governmental structures, international organizations, NGOs and/or research institutes.
Other knowledge, additional competencies
High level of motivation, proactivity, self-discipline, integrity and accountability.
Readiness to work in rural lowland circumstances and frequent travel to project sites.
Very good English and Amharic language skills
Computer skills in software application AutoCAD, MS-Office.Application procedure:
Workplace: Jinka, SNNPR
Deadline: March 18, 2023
Position 2 – Accounting Specialist (SNNPR)
Qualifications:University degree (BA) in Accounting, Business Management or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years professional experience in related field
Good knowledge of standard computer application such as MS Office application, WINPACCS, Peachtree, IFSR
Other knowledge, additional competencies
Knowledge of GIZ rules & regulations and systems is a plus
Proven knowledge of English and Amharic languages, written and spoken.
Trustworthiness and ability to maintaining strict confidentiality and observing data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
Ability to organize and prioritize several tasks at the same time.
Ability to work independently, unsupervised and as part of a multicultural and international team
Workplace: Jinka, SNNPR
Deadline: March 18, 2023
Position 3 – Accounting Specialist (Oromia)
Qualifications: University degree (BA) in Accounting, Business Management or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years professional experience in related field
Good knowledge of standard computer application such as MS Office application, WINPACCS, Peachtree, IFSR,
Other knowledge, additional competencies
Knowledge of GIZ rules & regulations and systems is a plus
Proven knowledge of English, Oromiffa and Amharic languages, written and spoken.
Trustworthiness and ability to maintaining strict confidentiality and observing data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
Ability to organize and prioritize several tasks at the same time.
Ability to work independently, unsupervised and as part of a multicultural and international team.
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: March 18, 2023
Position 4 – Rural Development Advisor
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, Natural resources Management, Agricultural Engineering,Anthropology or related field of study
Professional experience
5 years practical field experience of working with rural development in arid and semi-arid lowlands,
Excellent technical and working knowledge in pastoral sectors and drylands of Ethiopia outlined above; among these, knowledge and experience in pastoral/Agropastoral and community development is required.
Strong technical and analytical skills in a range of issues of relevance to dry lands and rural development and integrated soil and water conservation approaches in collaboration with government services and local communities.
Track record of commitment to teamwork and ability to interact effectively and collegially with pee
peers at all levels.
Proven ability of socio-economic development in lowland areas like soil and water conservation, natural resources management, l
Experience with pastoral and/ or agro-pastoral communities in arid and semi-arid lowlands, preferably in Afar, Oromia, SNNP or Somali region; Understanding of impacts of environmental degradation and alternative natural resource management approaches.
Experience in applying Community Based Participatory Watershed Development guidelines for planning integrated watershed development
Other knowledge, additional competencies
High level of motivation, proactivity, self-discipline, integrity and accountability.
Readiness to work in rural lowland circumstances and frequent travel to project sites;
Very good English, Oromiffa and Amharic language skills. Other additional local languages in the surrounding are preferable
Very good working knowledge of information and communication technologies incl. MS Office
Workplace: Jinka, SNNPR
Deadline: March 18, 2023
Position 6 – Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Qualifications: MSC/ bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, Social Science, Statistics with advanced training on monitoring and evaluation topics
Excellent knowledge of English, Amharic and/or any other local language (written and spoken).
Excellent working knowledge of standard computer applications and proven experience of computer statistical packages and/ data analysis software (Stata and or SPSS)
Experience: A minimum of 8 years‟ experience in a similar position involving data collection, documentation and reporting
Experience in working for GIZ projects and familiarity with GIZ’s rules and regulations
Other knowledge, additional competencies
Demonstrable experience in producing good quality documents for different audiences and managing information management systems.
Hand on experience in data processing and management of large-scale surveys
Strong experience in conducting surveys and assessment
Excellent knowledge of the GIZ rules and regulations and of GIZ project cycle management.
Familiarity on topics related to the fields of climate smart agriculture, SLM, capacity building and community empowerment
Demonstrated advisory, cooperation and negotiation skills
experience in result driven and resource-oriented way of working
ability to communicate adequately to different target groups
Ability to adapt quickly and proactively to changing conditions
Willingness to learn independently and proactively
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: March 18, 2023
Position 7 – Soil & Water Conservation (SWC) Engineer (Specialist)
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in soil and water conservation engineering, Agricultural Engineering or, civil engineering;
Experience: 5 years practical field experience of working with soil conservation and water resources management in arid and semi-arid lowlands,
Proven ability of study, design and construction of context-specific soil and water conservation measures in lowland areas like water spreading weirs;
Experience with pastoral and/ or agro-pastoral communities in arid and semi-arid lowlands, preferably in Afar, Oromia, SNNP or Somali region;
Understanding of impacts of environmental degradation and alternative natural resource management approaches.
Experience in working with governmental structures, international organisations, NGOs and/or research institutes
Other knowledge, additional competencies
High level of motivation, proactivity, self-discipline, integrity and accountability;
Readiness to work in rural lowland circumstances and frequent travel to project sites;
Very good English, Oromiffa and Amharic language skills
Computer skills in software application AutoCAD, MS-Office.
Workplace: Addis Ababa, Oromia
Position 8 – Advisor ICT and Digitalization
Qualification: Master’s degree in Digitalization, Computer Science, IT, or related fields
Experience: 7 years of professional experience as a trainer, researcher, and system developer with at least 2 years of professional experience in a comparable position
Experience working in the digital agricultural extension.
Other knowledge, additional competencies
Team player with a focus on jointly achieved results.
Always ready to achieve high standards of work as documented through steady professional growth.
Excellent integrity, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills
Experience in the development of blended learning platforms
In-depth practical experience (worked on several full-stack projects for clients)
Training delivery experience and facilitation skill
Good knowledge and experience in the digital agricultural value chains
Experience in developing and building good working relationships with and within government organizations, development organizations as well as with other public and private institutions.
Excellent knowledge of English and Amharic languages, written and spoken
Ability to organize and prioritize several tasks at the same time
Ability to work independently, unsupervised, and as part of a multicultural and international team.
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: March 18, 2023
Position 9 – Communication and PR Specialist
Qualifications:University degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or any related field.
Postgraduate degree (MA, MBA or PhD degree) in above fields will be an asset.
Experience: 3-5 years professional experience in a comparable position.
Experience in strategic communication planning, implementation, budgeting and monitoring
Proven experience in content development, writing and/or editorial work.
Experience supervising the production and quality of communication products and tools.
Experience in press management and monitoring
Knowledge of event management
Basic knowledge of design and video editing
Basic knowledge of development policy issues
Experience working in an international & intercultural context/organization.
First-hand experience in dealing with political decision-makers, civil society, scientific institutions and in the agricultural/rural development/biodiversity sector.
Experience with integrating gender and inclusion considerations into communication processes.
Other knowledge, additional competencies
Proven knowledge of English and Amharic language, written and spoken. Knowledge of Afaan Oromo or Sidama is an asset.
Good working knowledge of ICT and computer applications (e.g., MS Office);
Experience in designing maps using GIS or other software
Strong conceptual and analytical skills as well as self-reliant, cooperative and innovative working style.
Good problem-solving skills and strong result oriented.
Ability to work independently as well as in an international team, take initiative and manage activities concurrently.
Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
Trustworthiness and ability to maintaining strict confidentiality and observing data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
Knowledge of GIZ rules, regulations and systems is an asset.
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: March 18, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable recent CV via hreth@giz.de
Note:
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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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