Technical Advisor - Food Security & Livelihoods at GIZ Nigeria

Vacancy Announcement No: 082
The Project

• The transitional development assistance (TDA) project "Strengthening capacities for peacebuilding and conflict resolution in North-Central Nigeria" financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) aims to strengthen conditions for conflict transformation in Plateau State in Central Nigeria.
• Conflicts have escalated in recent years, and the displacement and insecurity as a result cause a negative impact on agricultural and livestock farming, as well as livelihoods in general.
• Value chains are disrupted, and the rural population’s self-sufficiency capacities are diminished. In support of conflict transformation and prevention, the project works to promote peaceful coexistence, inclusive peacebuilding, sustainable livelihoods, and food security.
• The project has a duration of 3 years (until 10/2026) and pursues a participatory and inclusive approach.

Responsibilities & Tasks
Responsibilities:
The technical professional is responsible for:

• Implementing daily operational aspects of all issues related to the project.
• Processing technical aspects and further developing the area of responsibility in accordance with the specified quality standards.
• Maintaining a good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions and counterparts and GIZ.
• Ensuring that the project office runs smoothly.

The technical professional performs the following tasks:
Management and Coordination:

• Coordinates and assists in preparing and conducting project activities and carries out other activities required for implementing these components.
• Coordinates the use of office and transport capacities in accordance with the agreement on the use of facilities at the relevant office location.
• Is responsible for estimating costs for project activities in accordance with the prevailing provisions and coordinates these costs with the admin team.
• Assists the project with all organizational issues.
• Regularly consults with the GIZ officer responsible for the contract and cooperation on all project activities and has an overview of the contracts, grants, subsidies in his/her field of activity.
• Helps identify the needs of communities, government institutions, and NGOs.
• Participates in formulating project action plans and helps synchronize the planning and budgeting system and counterparts.
• Is jointly responsible with the partner institution for preparing, implementing, and documenting training events, workshops, forums, team meetings, and other project activities.

Communication and Networking:

• Develops and maintains contact with all important stakeholders.
• Provides technical assistance to local and international experts.
• 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.

Other Duties/Additional Tasks:

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

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience
Qualifications:

• University Degree in an area related to the Project / Program objectives, with a focus on Food Security, Livelihoods or Agriculture.

Professional Experience:

• At least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable position.

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences:

• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office).
• Strong managerial and organizational competence.
• Willingness to travel (abroad) regularly.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language and a basic understanding of Hausa Language are requirements. An understanding of Fulfulde Language is desirable.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are 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.
• Strong understanding of cultural aspects of Farmer/Herder conflict in Nigeria and West Africa.
• Excellent individual management skills, regarding time management, workload, and responsibilities.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively in challenging settings.
• Understanding of agile working methods.

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4.