Development Worker (M/F/D) as Digital Ambassador – Innovation Specialist at GIZ Nigeria

Job description

• The project is part of the Sustainable Economic Cluster and focuses primarily on digital transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship. The University of Lagos is a key partner of the project. It has an established National Information Technology Development Agency Information and communications technology Hub, which aims to drive talent discovery and up-skilling, innovation, product development, cooperation and closer linkages with Nigerian and international digital innovation ecosystem stakeholders.

Your tasks

As part of your service as a development worker, you will take on the following tasks:

• Drive technology and digital innovation projects, from research and development and prototyping to development and implementation
• Work with the hub’s community to identify opportunities for digital transformation and develop strategies to leverage the latest technologies
• Develop Minimum Viable Products addressing local/global challenges by leveraging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, 3D-Printing and Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Contribute to upskilling of talents within the hub community on the use and practical applications of digital technologies such as IoT, Robotics, AI and Blockchain
• Develop formal documentation on processes, procedures, and best practices employed in carrying out their duties, and generate regular reports on activities

Your profile

• University degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
• Several years of experience in digital innovation, digital transformation, or related fields and delivering capacity development training activities
• Demonstrable experience with digital technologies such as AI, IoT, Robotics, and 3D-Printing
• Strong knowledge of Fablab operations and digital technologies such as CAD, 3D-printing, Laser cutting, CNC machining etc and proven experience with digital hardware prototyping and solutions development
• Professional experience and relevant expertise in the management of stakeholders, partnerships and networks as well as in innovation promotion
• Experience abroad in the field of development/ international cooperation, ideally in Africa and experience in working in intercultural contexts and gender equality
• Strong teamwork and networking skills, communication, presentation and facilitation skills, and a high degree of self-organisation, flexibility and creativity
• Business fluent in English, fluency in German is an advantage