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vacancy no. 062

Responsibilities

• The M&E Advisor is responsible providing technical input in designing monitoring and evaluation systems, collecting the necessary data, implementing, and coordinating effective research, analysis of data and its evaluation, as well as monitoring the impact of the activities for the entire programme for maximum and sustainable outcomes and learning.
• The preferred candidate will contribute positively to SEDIN’s overall M&E efforts and strategic direction through the regular production of a range of outputs, as well as reviewing their effectiveness and impact with relevant stakeholders.

The Advisor performs the following tasks:
Technical and Advisory:
The M&E professional:

• Designs, implements and maintains systems for documenting and monitoring programme activities as well as disseminating programme impacts or experiences and knowledge generated to facilitate learning.
• Develops a pragmatic and hands-on system for data collection; is responsible for the regular follow up of data collection.
• Supports the design, organization and conduct of programme progress review activities involving all programme components, implementing partners and other stakeholders.
• Makes contributions to the strategic and operational program planning process with the focus on requirements for achieving overall improvement in the programme performance measurement in a very pragmatic and hands on manner
• Prepares reports and information material based on M&E data.
• Represents the programme at partners' activities (especially those relating to result-based monitoring, progress reviews and evaluation) and contributes actively and meaningfully to discussions and the decision-making process.

Research:
The M&E professional:

• In consultation with the component managers and the head of programme, the professional prepares and carries out qualitative research on the project and the project environment (developing survey instruments, field trials, training field staff, organisational preparation in the field, collecting and analysing data).

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience Qualifications
Qualifications:

• University degree in Social Sciences, Economics or any relevant field, specialization in Social statistics and demography will be an asset.

Professional experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in result-based monitoring and evaluation including
• M&E systems development 
• Experience and expertise in data collection
• In-depth experience in data analysis and interpretation as well as the logical and understandable (written) presentation of findings
• Experience in an international development context is a strong asset.

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Team playing qualities/experience; strong skills to work with colleagues and stakeholders with different professional levels and working experiences
• Very practical and hands-on approach
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
• Sound research skills, oral and written presentation skills, interpersonal skills and high integrity
• Outstanding knowledge in excel, SPSS, STATA or other statistical programs
• Good facilitation and communication
• Innovative and with a positive attitude about change
• Gender sensitive and inclusive
• Excellent and proven writing skills in English (including report writing)
• Familiarity with key national and international issues in program monitoring and evaluation
• Strong ability to work with people in a diverse socio-cultural environment
• Highly motivated, energetic self-starter who can think and act self-sufficiently
• Tolerant of other peoples' opinions and views.

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Vacancy No: 065

Responsibilities
The Technical Advisor is responsible for:

• Provide strategic and technical guidance and policy advice to the partner organization to enhance early warning systems in ECOWAS Member States (MS), in line with international best practices and standards.
• Support initiatives to enhance the ECOWAS Early Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN) system.
• Foster a closer working relationship between the Early Warning Directorate (EWD) and the National Centres for the Coordination of Response Mechanisms (NCCRMS) in the ECOWAS MS, and effectively coordinate support to strengthen NCCRMs' capacities.
• Support initiatives that leverage digital tools for conflict prevention and peacebuilding in ECOWAS MS.
• Foster dynamic partnerships with key stakeholders at the regional and national levels, including civil society, youth actors, media, development partners, and others working towards strengthening early warning systems in the ECOWAS MS.
• Ensure effective coordination with other implementing organizations and development agencies supporting EWD and relevant Directorates within the ECOWAS system to mitigate growing human security challenges in the region. • Provide technical support for organizing Country Risks and Human Security Assessment (CRHSA) missions in MS and implement key recommendations from these missions to strengthen ECOWAS and its Member States' intervention strategies.
• Support and assist the efforts of a Technical Advisor working to strengthen the capacities of the National Peace
• Infrastructures (NPIs) and the Early Response Mechanism (ERM) efforts.
•  Ensure the incorporation of conflict sensitivity and do-no- harm approaches in activities and engagements with regional, national, and local stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with the Gender focal person on the project to ensure effective integration of gender-related issues into diverse initiatives aimed at strengthening early warning systems in ECOWAS MS.
• Ensure effective coordination and oversight of work implemented by Project grant recipients.
• Ensure visibility of GIZ's support for regional and national early warning systems.
• Conduct context analysis, technical briefs, and research; develop and deliver presentations; and prepare various forms of documentation, including background papers and
• knowledge products.
• Support knowledge building and lessons learned processes concerning early warning initiatives in the region.
• Work closely with the Project's Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor to ensure effective utilization of knowledge management tools for documentation of relevant data and success stories.

Task:

• The Technical Advisor also performs the following tasks: rogrammatic Implementation and planning:
• Support the day-to-day operational activities and functions of the GIZ EPSAO project in close consultation with the Head of Components Conflict Prevention and Elections.
• Assist in developing and adjusting operational plans and budgets
• Oversee the progress of core work areas and ensure that they remain in line with implementation strategy.
• Identify opportunities and ensure good collaboration and synergy with other components of the project (security sector, women, peace and security; elections and governance; and support for the regional training infrastructure).
• Provide administrative and logistical support for activity implementation.
• Ensure consistent implementation of GIZ and EU guidelines. Support knowledge management and reporting processes. Perform other project-related duties and functions as directed ther duties/additional tasks
• performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Required qualifications, competences, and experience qualifications

• University degree in political science, conflict resolution, peace studies, peacebuilding, conflict management, or a relevant field professional experience
• At least 7 years' experience of professional experience in the areas of early warning and early response, conflict prevention, peacebuilding or related field. Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Experience of leading implementation of similar Early Warning and Early Response initiatives in West Africa.
• A good understanding of the African peace and security landscape and especially the ECOWAS region - with an established network.
• Experience working for an international organization will be highly desirable as will experience working or engaging with national actors (including governments, civil society and other)

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Experience with conflict analysis tools.
• Experience with national initiatives focused on strengthening early warning systems is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of the ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework (ECPF).
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and highly political context.
• Expertise in applying technical skills to provide quality support and advice to political partners in conflict mitigation and
• prevention.
• Excellent diplomacy and persuasion skills, with a high sense of integrity and transparency.
• Good understanding of results-based planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Exceptional writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Good analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required for this position.
• Working knowledge of French will be a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with the ECOWAS region and established contacts with relevant actors is considered an asset.

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Vacancy No: 067

Responsibilities
The Technical Advisor will be responsible for the following:

• Supporting all rice/ cashew activities in Nigeria under project MOVE with a special focus on private sector development as well as policy.
• Processing technical aspects and further developing VC specific technical competences
• Maintaining good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions and counterparts and GIZ

Tasks
Management and coordination:
The Advisor:

• Is a liaison between project partners in project countries, primarily Nigeria, and MOVE management.
• Manages consultants engaged to implement discrete workplans within MOVE
• Advises private sector partners of MOVE in Nigeria and potentially in other MOVE countries.
• Assists and supports the MOVE Private Sector Development (PSD) team in the development and management of the existing and upcoming Matching Fund projects in Nigeria.
• Assists the project with organisational and management issues.

Communication and Networking:
The Advisor:

• Communicates with key project partners on a regular basis.
• Develops and maintains contact with all important stakeholders in the rice/cashew sector, including public sector partners such as: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), ECOWAS, ECOWAS Rice Observatory (ERO), National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NICAN) and private sector partners.
• Supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assists with public relations work.
• Cooperates with local communities, relevant organizations, non-governmental organizations and individuals in the project environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships.
• Provides technical assistance to local and international experts.

Networking and cooperation:
The Advisor:

• Oversees the strategic development and management of key relationships with partners.
• Encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the programme.

Data management, analysis and monitoring:
The Advisor:

• Tracks project statistics in the designated project areas.
• Compiles, processes and manages the database of key beneficiaries of the project.
• Is responsible for preparing and reviewing documentations, files and data in the project area.
•  progress and keeps the M&E database up-to-date.
• In collaboration with the MOVE PSD team, sets up a strict follow-up structure with the Matching Fund partners to ensure timely submission of project reports (both financial and technical).

Knowledge management:
The Advisor:

• Ensures knowledge management, collects processes and distributes relevant information, monitors communication and interaction between government institutions, NGOs and society through analyses of the media, direct dialogue, participation in meetings and seminars etc. • Ensures knowledge transfer in the programme.
• Develops and prepares training materials for deployment in the implementation of the project.
•  Enables the adoption of training materials by local partners, including government structures, and other development organisations. • Assists with research activities and studies on issues to support programme implementation and learning.

Coordination tasks:
The Advisor:

• Assists with project planning and develops project concepts and strategies including preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentation.
• Assists in coordinating and prioritising relevant project activities at technical level (in the regions) in cooperation with the partners, both as regards the organisational preparation and implementation of the activities.

Other duties/ Additional tasks:
The Advisor:

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

• University degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Economics, Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Professional Experience:

• At least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment, with strong interpersonal relationship and negotiation skills.
• Experience in both rice and cashew value chains with comprehensive knowledge of the landscape and stakeholders involved in these value chains in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and establish effective relationships with private companies and government personnel.

Other knowledge, Additional Competences:

• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Ability to independently manage time and responsibilities.
• Proficient in ICT technologies (software, phone, fax, email, internet) and computer applications (e.g., MS Office).
• Proven analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and change management abilities. • Excellent communication skills for building and maintaining effective relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Fluent in written and spoken French.
• Fluency in English is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of any Nigerian local languages is beneficial.

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Vacancy No: 061

Responsibilities

• The Access to Market and Infrastructure expert will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of market access and access to infrastructure interventions with special focus on
• employment creation and strengthening of local organisations, and in accordance with state- and local-level needs and priorities.
• Planning and monitoring of interventions with partners
• Continuing existing and identifying new interventions with focus on increasing employment and incomes
• Supporting local organisations in developing their organisational and service capacities.
• Conducting capacity building measures and managing the implementation of activities through service providers and consultants
• Cooperating with other staff members in SEDIN`s head and field offices
• The Technical Advisor performs the following tasks:

Tasks
General

• In exchange with the regional and technical team leads the technical expert:
• Reviews and implements access to market and business infrastructure approaches and activities on state level and in selected LGAs and with identified public and private partners with a focus on Plateau State
• Recommends approaches and activities to increase employment and income effects in line with the agreed guidelines.
• Identifies and recommends new access to market and infrastructure improvement interventions that promise increased employment and income effects.
• Follows-up on existing and new logistic innovations for partnership with SEDIN and supports their market introduction
• Manages the relationship with both public and private partners and supports communication between stakeholders and to or from SEDIN
• Agrees with the project management and partners on interventions to be implemented
• Cooperates with partners to support the development of business infrastructure services and access to markets
• Supports the capacity development of businesses and business infrastructure suppliers
• Supervises external short- and long-term experts contracted for technical support
• Supports increasing capacities to meet formal requirements for market access
• Supports MSMEs in increasing their environmental sustainability of their business in one of the following dimensions: energy efficiency, energy supply through renewable energy and circular economy.
• Supports the promotion of employment particularly of youths and women through clusters, industrial parks, technology hubs, physical markets or similar innovation infrastructure
• Liaises with other technical experts of the programme
• In cooperation with the M&E advisors, monitors and evaluates the results of activities
• In cooperation with the communication advisors, contributes to knowledge management and prepares materials for disseminating information
• Participates in team meetings and other project events
• Support strengthening relevant industry associations and interest/advocacy groups.
• Facilitate Public Private Dialogues and knowledge
• exchanges particularly in the areas of access to market and enabling business infrastructure
• Supports with other tasks as may be required by the team and management.

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or other relevant Degree.

Professional experience:

• At least 7 years professional experience in areas relevantfor market access and business infrastructure development
• Experience with green of business models and the application of renewable energies
• Experience in working with and building the capacity ofboth MSMEs and government officials in MDAs.
• Experience with digital markets and export promotion for MSMEs
• Experience with business innovation facilitation and start-up support, acceleration and market entry support
• Experience in supporting change processes
• Experience in developing business models and with circular economy principles
• Experience in working with the public sector
• Experience in working with clusters, hubs, and physical markets

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to work in teams and experience with working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage project timelines, processes, and tasks effectively.
• Good working knowledge of virtual communication and computer applications (e.g., MS Office, MS Teams)
• Self-motivated, pro-actives approach in identifying and promoting innovative approaches.
• Impeccable presentation, verbal, and written communication skills in English
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
• Regional experience working in Edo State is an advantage