Capacity Development and Knowledge Management Advisor at GIZ Nigeria

Vacancy No: 111

Responsibilities

• The Capacity Development and Knowledge Management Advisor is responsible for proving support and advise for competence development; Organizational development, Development of cooperation and systems Development to local authorities, representative (agro-)pastoral organisations and women's organisations.

Tasks
Capacity Development:

• Develops and implements strategies for competence development; Organizational development, Development of cooperation and systems Development to local authorities, representative (agro-)pastoral organizations and women's organizations.
• Liaising with the programme partner in identifying and formulating strategies, setting goals and priorities, elaborating of operational plans
• Facilitates processes, procedures and documentation of all Grant Agreements and Managements
• Provides regular technical input and coordination for the implementation of the programme operational plans
• Maintain strong results-oriented focus with local and international partners
• Supports and guides an efficient use of resources in collaboration with Maiduguri operational team
• Supports and advises for developing digital platforms for the dissemination of good practices.

Networking and cooperation:

• Supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assists and cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project/programme environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
• Communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project
• Creates relevant areas of synergies for complimentary implementation with other partners and other organisations within the programme environment

Knowledge management:

• Liaising with the programme M&E unit in Ndjamena and provides informations, relevant data and other input into the project Monitoring and Evaluation systems
• Ensures knowledge transfer to project/programme information
• Assists with research activities and studies on political issues which benefit joint programmes.
• Prepares appropriate input for various project reports, and presentations including annual reports, and contribute to the other reports required by the programme manager.

Coordination tasks:

• Assists with general project planning and develops project concepts including preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation, management, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentation
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Other duties / Additional tasks:

• Assist other non-national experts, if necessary, as translator, especially during progress review activities
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

• A University Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, or fields on a relevant area that is related to the project/programme objectives.
• A Master's Degree will be an added advantage

Professional Experience:

• At least 5 years’ professional experience
• Experience and familiarity with key regional, state and local government level political, top administrative and traditional leaders & actors in Adamawa State.

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Strong ability to work with people in a diverse socio-cultural environment
• Knowledge & familiarity with the herders and farmers social coexistence in Adamawa State
• Result and target-oriented, a flair for problem-solving and an ability to self-navigate through complex bureaucratic environments.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English
• Knowledge of Hausa and other relevant local languages spoken in the northeast of Nigeria would be an added advantage.

Salary
According to GIZ Salary Scale for Band 4.