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International cooperation between Germany and Nigeria commenced in 1974. GIZ was initially represented by an office in Lagos until 2003, but since 2004 it has maintained a country office and four project offices in the new capital Abuja. At present, GIZ has around 25 seconded staff, 100 Nigerian and regional experts, and four CIM experts working in Nigeria. ...
vacancy no. 076
The Project
Strengthening Capacities for Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution in North-Central Nigeria (PEACECORE)
The TDA project, financed by the BMZ, aims to enhance conditions for conflict transformation in Plateau State, Central Nigeria. Recent conflicts have led to displacement and insecurity, negatively affecting agriculture, livestock farming, and overall livelihoods. This project promotes peaceful coexistence, inclusive peacebuilding, sustainable livelihoods, and food security through a participatory and inclusive approach. The project is set to run until October 2026.
Responsibilities
The Junior Technical Advisor is responsible for:
- Supporting the daily operational aspects of all project-related issues
- Assisting with technical aspects of the project
- Supporting the Technical Advisors in their tasks
Tasks
Coordination of Activities & Grants Management
- Assist in preparing and conducting project activities
- Learn to estimate costs for project activities and coordinate with the admin team
- Assist with organizational issues and support Technical Advisors with contract, grant, and subsidy oversight
- Help identify the needs of communities, government institutions, and NGOs
- Participate in formulating project action plans and synchronize planning and budgeting
- Prepare, implement, and document training events, workshops, forums, team meetings, and other project activities
- Support Technical Advisors with activity monitoring and achieving indicators
Communication and Networking
- Develop and maintain contact with all important stakeholders
- Provide technical assistance to local and international experts
- Ensure knowledge management, collect, process, and distribute relevant information
- Monitor communication and interaction between government institutions, NGOs, and society through media analysis, direct dialogue, participation in meetings, and seminars
Other Duties/Additional Tasks
- Perform other duties and tasks as requested by management
Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:
- University degree in political or social sciences, with a focus on conflict transformation, peacebuilding, political violence, or security studies
Professional Experience:
- Maximum of 3 years of professional experience in a comparable position
Other Knowledge, Additional Competences:
- Good working knowledge of ITC technologies and computer applications (e.g., MS Office)
- Strong managerial and organizational competence
- Willingness to travel regularly
- Excellent knowledge of English and basic understanding of Hausa (Fulfulde understanding is desirable)
- Willingness to upskill as required, with corresponding measures agreed with management
- Experience in logistics and event management is desirable
- Understanding of German development policy goals with a focus on Feminist Development Policy
- Familiarity with administration of contracts and financing agreements/grants is desirable
- Strong understanding of cultural aspects of Farmer/Herder conflict in Nigeria and West Africa
- Excellent individual management skills, including time management, workload, and responsibilities
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively in challenging settings
- Understanding of agile working methods
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