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. 44
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 shapi
Vacancy No. 45
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 shapi
Vacancy No.: 041
The Project
The " TC-Fund for Regional Stabilisation and Development in Fragile Regions in ECOWAS Member States" is financed by the Federal Ministry for Development
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The Project
The transitional development assistance (TDA) project "Strengthening capacities for peacebuilding and conflict resolution in Central Nigeria"
Your tasks
During your internship you will support the following tasks:
Support services for individual team members in strategic consulting on decentralization of the ECOWAS Early Warning an
Vacancy No: 039
Responsibilities & Tasks
The Security Guard is responsible for:
Guarding, patrolling, or monitoring the premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Job Description
The Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) initiative supports Sub-Saharan African cities in their fight against climate change and in their efforts to ensure access
Responsibilities
Responsibilities & Tasks The Accounts Admin Assistant performs the following tasks:
Ensuring compliance with all recordkeeping requirements of GIZ.
Is responsible for r
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 provider in the int
Vacancy No: 035
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 shap
The " TC-Fund for Regional Stabilisation and Development in Fragile Regions in ECOWAS Member States" is financed by the Federal Ministry for Development and Cooperation (BMZ) and implemented
The project “Integrated approach to climate change in the rice production system in Nigeria” (InACC) aims to contribute to climate change resilience and food security in rural areas of Nig
Vacancy No.: 032
Background
GIZ. Solutions that work.
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are ded
Vacancy No.: 013B
Background
GIZ. Solutions that work:
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are de
Vacancy No: 29
Background
GIZ. Solutions that work:
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedic
Vacancy No: 30
Background
GIZ. Solutions that work.
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedic
Main responsibilities:
Analyze developments at AfCFTA and ECOWAS levels to support project implementation strategies
Devise strategies to bridge information gaps on AfCFTA negotiations and imp
Profile
Under the supervision of the Project Leader of the ECOWAS Agricultural Trade (EAT) project and under functional supervision of the ECOWAS Commission Director for Agriculture and Trade, t
