Junior Advisor – Hydrogen & Decarbonization Diplomacy at GIZ Nigeria

Background
GIZ. Solutions that work:

• As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world.
• GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
• The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries.
• We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity.
• Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
• The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn. Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in a round 120 countries (July 2020)
• GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974. From 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja. Currently 466 national and 63 international employees, 37 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (January 2025).

The Project
H2-diplo – Decarbonisation Diplomacy (H2-diplo)

• The project” H2-diplo – Decarbonisation Diplomacy” supports the German Federal Foreign Office and the German embassies in Vacancy Announcement 062 their dialogue on CO2-neutral hydrogen with fossil fuel exporting countries.
• The aim is to show these countries ways in which they can improve their energy and fuel economy in the long term using green hydrogen and its derivatives.
• For the dialogue with Nigeria, a Hydrogen Diplomacy Office will be set up in Abuja, which will implement the dialogue measures and partner advisory services on site.
• In collaboration with the German Embassy and the actors of the German-Nigerian Energy Partnership, the aim is to raise awareness among Nigerian partners about the potential role of hydrogen in the sustainable orientation of their energy industry.

Responsibilities and Task
Responsibilities:

• The main role of the Advisor at the Hydrogen Diplomacy Office in Abuja will be to support in the implementation of the country component “Nigeria” of the global project.
• The advisor will support in tasks like knowledge and record management & communication.
• The advisor will contribute to advise on the technical and conceptual design of the energy partnership between Germany and Nigeria and carry out respective activities to achieve the aim of the component.

Tasks:

• Support in implementation and project management in close coordination with the component head in Abuja and programme management in Berlin
• Maintain knowledge management system to ensure efficient information sharing and access to project resources and expertise
• Oversee records management processes including
• documentation, archiving, and retrieval of important project documents and correspondence
• Coordinate communication activities including PR and social media content related to project events, milestones and success stories
• Assist in composing speeches, welcome addresses and official statements for the GIZ management or the German Embassy for various official occasions
• Support in drafting Terms of Reference (TOR) for project activities and consultancies
• Provide support to research and analytical work
• Assist in the implementation of capacity-building formats for Nigerian ministries and other Nigerian stakeholders (e.g. technical workshops, study tours, expert studies)
• Support in plannning, preparation and conducting high-profile conferences, workshops, study trips and other events
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of the Head of component

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

• University Degree in communications, public relations, political science, economics, energy economy, energy engineering or any other discipline relevant to the nature of the assignment.

Professional experience:

• Not more than 3 years of professional experience in public and private sectors.
• Expertise in the field of energy policy
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in communication, knowledge management, and records management
• Demonstrated experience in public relations and communication strategy development
• Experience working with government stakeholders in national and/or regional policy development and implementation in energy transition activities.
• Experience across multiple contexts and an understanding of international policy debates and challenges in climate and economics.
• Proven conceptual and strategic skills, high self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure

Desired additional qualifications, competencies, experiences:

• Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills across a range of stakeholders and
• Strong organizational skills with a structured approach to task management and information organization
• Experience in content creation for various channels including social media and press releases
• Proficiency in standard office applications and knowledge management tools
• Experience in GIZ knowledge management tools like DMS and is an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience in relationship management with senior leaders and high-level audiences
• Business fluent in English