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.
Responsibilities & tasks
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The Value Chain and Business Development Advisor will have the responsibility of supporting small holder farmers, MSMEs and processors to improve
The Project
ECOWAS Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development (FRSD):
The “TC-Fund for Regional Stabilisation and Development in Fragile Regions in ECOWAS Member States” is fin
Vacancy No: 045
The Project
Cluster for Transformation of Agri-Food Systems (TAFS):
The TAFS cluster consists of currently seven GIZ projects, intervening at different levels of the Nigerian
Vacancy No: 044
The Project
Agriculture Value Chain Facility (EU-VACE):
The German Government and the Nigerian Government addressing ongoing challenges in the Agri-Food System in Nigeria. Th
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The Junior Value Chain and Business Development Advisor North will have the responsibility of supporting small holder farmers, MSMEs and processors to improve productivity and yiel
Responsibilities
The IT Assistant will work to support other IT Professionals as they provide support to colleagues in the GIZ CO and projects. Responsibilities are:
Support with maintaining in
Vacancy No: 030
Responsibilities
The Project Development Programme is looking for a Technical Advisor who will work together with the Project Development Team in Nigeria. The Technical Advisor wil
Vacancy No: 024
Responsibilities
The Trade Policy Advisor provides expert guidance on trade policies, regulations, and agreements to support ECOWAS’s and Member States’ strategic
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 f
Responsibilities
The Advisor is responsible for managing the workstream of the one-health approach within the project, focusing on the capacity development of government agencies, professional a
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
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
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, the Embedded Staff functions as Technical Adviser to the Borno State Ministry of Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Resettlement
Responsibilities
The Technical Adviser is responsible for:
Ensuring that GIZ’s policy and strategic objectives for the One Health Leadership course are fully aligned with the implementati
Vacancy No: 121
Background
GIZ: Solutions that Work:
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ is dedi
Vacancy No: 113
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: 112
Background
GIZ. Solutions that work:
As a service provider in international cooperation for sustainable development and education, GIZ is committed to shaping a future worth li
Vacancy No: 110
Responsibilities
The Climate Smart Solutions for Agriculture Advisor will have the following responsibilities:
Contribute to climate risk assessments of selected agricultural
