Technical Advisor – ICT Skills for Youth (Tech4Youth) at GIZ Nigeria

Position Overview

• The Technical Advisor for ICT Skills for Youth will support the implementation of youth-focused digital skills development initiatives under the DTC Nigeria programme. The role is responsible for designing, coordinating, and monitoring activities that equip young Nigerians with labour-market relevant ICT competencies and improve their employability in the digital economy.
• The advisor will work closely with government institutions, training providers, innovation hubs, academia, and development partners.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Implementation

• Plan, implement, and monitor ICT skills development activities
• Support the delivery of internationally recognized digital training programmes
• Ensure alignment with project goals and labour market needs

Youth Skills Development & Employment Readiness

• Design and support training programmes for youth in ICT-related fields
• Develop measures to improve employment outcomes for training graduates
• Support creation and management of a digital talent pool

Partnership Development

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders
• Collaborate with government agencies, academia, and innovation hubs
• Support state-level initiatives for digital skills development

Inclusion & Accessibility

• Promote inclusion of women and persons with disabilities in all activities
• Ensure training approaches are inclusive and equitable

Quality Assurance & Innovation

• Develop and implement quality assurance systems for training programmes
• Recommend improvements and innovations to project activities
• Promote participatory approaches and design thinking methodologies

Monitoring, Evaluation & Knowledge Management

• Support data collection, monitoring, and evaluation processes
• Contribute to reporting and documentation of project outcomes
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, ICT, Computer Science, Education, Social Sciences, Business Informatics, or related field
• Master’s degree is an added advantage

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience
• At least 3 years in capacity building, training design, or youth development programmes
• Experience in ICT skills development or digital innovation projects
• Experience working with women and persons with disabilities is an advantage
• Experience with government or international development organisations is desirable

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of digital technologies and ICT applications
• Excellent project coordination and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and within multicultural teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Knowledge of participatory planning and design thinking approaches
• High level of social competence and adaptability
• Strong commitment to gender equality and inclusion
• Fluency in English (mandatory); local language skills are an advantage