International cooperation between Germany and Nigeria commenced in 1974. GIZ was initially represented by an office in Lagos until 2003, but since 2004 it has maintained a country office and four project offices in the new capital Abuja. At present, GIZ has around 25 seconded staff, 100 Nigerian and... read more regional experts, and four CIM experts working in Nigeria.
Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and has a population of 175 million, making it the continent’s most populous country. With a young, highly motivated and growing population, abundant natural resources and an increasingly diversified economy, Nigeria is not only a regional power but also an increasingly significant political player on the African continent and in the world. However, Nigeria faces major challenges. So far, its substantial oil revenues have had little impact on poverty. More than two-thirds of the population still live in extreme poverty and unemployment remains high. Sustainable economic and social development is hampered by corruption and by regional, ethnic, religious and social differences and the associated conflicts, which sometimes lead to attacks and unrest.
As agreed between the Nigerian and German Governments, GIZ’s activities since 2002 have focused on sustainable economic development. GIZ is also engaged in the energy sector, agriculture and regional integration.
The 'Pro-poor Growth and Employment Promotion in Nigeria’ (SEDIN) programme aims to increase income-generating employment in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and improve access to financial services. The programme is currently being implemented in Abuja and in Niger, Ogun and Plateau states.
The Nigerian and German Governments also cooperate in the energy sector. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GIZ provides advisory services to Nigerian partners on topics such as rural electrification, energy efficiency and renewable energies, and is contributing to the success of the Nigeria-German Energy Partnership (NGEP) as well.
GIZ provides support to the ECOWAS Commission (Economic Community of West African States) in Abuja, focusing on the management, implementation and monitoring of ECOWAS decisions on economic and trade policy, and peace and security.
In addition, two regional programmes focusing on agriculture are under way in Nigeria. The first aims to promote African rice value chains; the second builds the capacities of market-oriented small-scale farming. The purpose of both programmes is to achieve sustainable improvements in the livelihoods and food security of poor farmers in Nigeria and other West African countries.
A distinctive feature of GIZ’s activities in Nigeria is the high level of cofinancing obtained from other sources, primarily the European Union (EU) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. These additional funds make it possible to broaden the scope and intensity of the programmes being implemented on behalf of the BMZ, boosting the effectiveness of German development cooperation with Nigeria.
Vacancy No: 110
Responsibilities
The Climate Smart Solutions for Agriculture Advisor will have the following responsibilities:
Contribute to climate risk assessments of selected agricultural
Vacancy No: 111
Responsibilities
The Capacity Development and Knowledge Management Advisor is responsible for proving support and advise for competence development; Organizational development
Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Visa Unit. Key responsibilities include:
Supporting colleagues with processing official wo
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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
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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
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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
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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
Responsibilities
The Junior Technical Advisor is responsible for:
Providing support to the Head of Component and technical advisors with various technical tasks.
Coordinating project activiti
Area of Activity
The programme “Skills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE II)” aims to improve the career opportunities of young Nigerians in the labour market. To achieve this,
The Project
GIZ Country offices are the central element of GIZ’s field structure. They ensure consistent overall representation of the company and its successful positioning as a service p
Vacancy No: 086
Background
GIZ. Solutions that work:
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedi
Vacancy No: 087
Background
GIZ. Solutions that work:
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedi
The Project
GIZ Country offices are the central element of GIZ’s field structure.
They ensure consistent overall representation of the company and its successful positioning as a service
VA No.: 074
The Project: Zentrum für Migration und Entwicklung (ZME)
The global programme Zentrum für Migration und Entwicklung (ZME), commissioned by the German Federal Minist
Vacancy No.: 075
The Project
Strengthening Capacities for Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution in North-Central Nigeria (PEACECORE)
The PEACECORE project, funded by BMZ, aims to stre
vacancy no. 076
The Project
Strengthening Capacities for Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution in North-Central Nigeria (PEACECORE)
The TDA project, financed by the BMZ, aims to enhance condi
Vacancy No: 070
Background
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future w
vacancy no. 068
Background
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a fu
