Job Vacancies at GIZ Nigeria

• The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
• GIZ International Services is shortlisted  for the EU-funded tender: „Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance in West Africa", based in Abuja, Nigeria.
• The overall objective is to promote sustainable, smart, resilient and safe mobility to strengthen land, air and water transport regulatory frameworks in the ECOWAS region.

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Qualifications and skills

• A university degree in information technology, data analytics, computer science, AI or a related field.
• Desirable, a post-graduate degree (Master’s level or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Fluency in English or French, with at least good working knowledge of the other language being an asset.
• Strong skills in the design, development, and management of digital information systems and data platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

General professional experience

• At least 15 years of professional experience in digital systems, information management, data analytics, or related fields.
• Experience working in or with developing countries.

Specific professional experience

• At least 5 years of experience in developing and managing digital platforms, databases, or observatories in the fields of transport, logistics, infrastructure, or regional integration.
• Experience with data standards, interoperability, and data governance frameworks is an asset.
• Experience in applying digital tools for monitoring corridor performance, road safety, or logistics flows will be considered an advantage

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Qualifications and skills

• A university degree in transport planning, civil engineering, economics, or public policy, or related relevant field.
• A post-graduate degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in transport planning, civil engineering, economics, or public policy, or a related relevant field.
• Fluency in English, with at least good working knowledge of French (spoken and written).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong artificial intelligence, drafting and reporting skills.

General professional experience

• At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in the transport sector in the following areas: road governance and regional integration and infrastructure and public policy.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing multi-donor, multi-components and multi-country technical assistance projects, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Specific professional experience

• At least 5 years experience in the design, coordination, or implementation of at least two regional transport governance, corridor management, or trade and transport facilitation programmes in Africa or comparable regions.
• Demonstrated experience in transport policy/strategy, institutional strengthening, and coordination among regional organisations and national authorities.
• Familiarity with EU external action procedures and project management (PRAG, NDICI) will be considered a strong asset.

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Qualifications and skills

• A university degree in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, or a related field.
• A post-graduate degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, or a related relevant field.
• Fluency in English or French, with at least good working knowledge of the other language being an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with technical data related to road infrastructure and asset management.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

General professional experience

• At least 15 years of professional experience in road infrastructure, construction and maintenance, or civil engineering
• Significant experience working in developing countries, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Specific professional experience

• At least 5 years of experience in the planning, design, supervision, or management of major road and corridor infrastructure projects.
• Experience with performance-based maintenance systems and/or road asset management systems.
• Experience in multi-country or regional corridor initiatives will be considered an asset.