GIZ is hiring recruits 01 Junior advisor (m/f/d)

GIZ is hiring recruits 01 Junior advisor (m/f/d)

GIZ is hiring a Junior advisor (m/f/d) in the project « Strengthening a future-oriented administration for sustainable development in Senegal ».

Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you’ve come to the right place.

Job description

The project is part of the bilateral reform partnership between Senegal and Germany and aims to advance reforms in the Senegalese administration that will improve the environment for economic development and employment promotion. In its development and reform strategy « Plan Sénégal Emergent », the Senegalese government sees the creation of effective institutions and a modern, efficient administration as a priority in order to continue on the growth course prior to COVID-19 and to spur dynamic development of the Senegalese economy. The project strengthens the capacity to steer and coherently implement administrative reform at the national level, inter-ministerial cooperation and dialogue with the private sector to ensure that administrative reform addresses real needs. It supports the Ministries of Economy and Industry in the implementation of priority tasks of administrative modernisation and accompanies the introduction of efficient, citizen- and economy-oriented administrative procedures in two regions.

Your tasks

• Participation in technical, process and organisational consulting for the Ministry of Public Administration and the Renewal of Public Services, the Ministry of
• Industry and the Ministry of Economy with regard to economic and employment-oriented administrative reform and modernisation, as well as embedding the responsible consulting services in the overarching national reform approach
• Collaboration in the introduction of new public management instruments and support of the dialogue between the public administration and private sector
• Participation in the management of an agile multi-actor process for the development and implementation of a holistic change strategy for the Senegalese administration with the involvement of the private sector and civil society
• Preparation and support in the management of consulting companies
• Technical support and advice to the project management in the context of the German-Senegalese policy dialogue on reform implementation, in interaction with the German Embassy, KfW and other relevant projects of the Reform Partnership
• Supporting and advising the project management in the overall technical management and reporting of the project as well as supporting the management of the « Sector Hub Governance » and the reporting of the overarching Development Cooperation programme « Good Governance for More Investment and Employment in Senegal »
• Support for the project’s and programme’s internal knowledge management

Your profile

• Completed university studies in public administration or similar courses of study as well as first professional experience in the field of administrative reform
• First relevant professional experience in international cooperation, preferably gained abroad
• Knowledge of international discussions and current approaches in the field of public management, process optimisation, digitalisation of public administration as well as initial experience in the conception and monitoring of change processes
• Diplomatic know-how in cooperation with partner institutions at national level and in public-private dialogue with the private sector and civil society
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills as well as high advisory competence
• Initial experience in project management and in the preparation and management of consulting assignments
• Very good communication and teamwork skills as well as intercultural competence and sensitivity, frustration tolerance and interest in working in a politically challenging environment
• Business fluent in German and French; very good knowledge of English desirable

Location information

• Situated at the westernmost point of Africa, the metropolis of Dakar offers good international flight connections, a wide range of sporting, cultural and leisure opportunities as well as good medical care. The climate is predominantly dry and warm, sometimes hot and humid in the summer months. There are excellent international schools.

The GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations.

The security situation is critically tense. It requires continuous monitoring and special security risk mitigation measures for GIZ staff. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is severely restricted. It is not possible for life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment.

At the site of operation, the particulate pollution occurs to be many time higher than the European acceptable limit. As part of the selection process and during the recruitment examination you will be informed of appropriate protective and behavioral measures.

Please also refer to the country-specific information provided by the German Foreign Office at http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.

Notes

This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.

The willingness for frequent business trips is required.

We are happy to help accompanying partners discuss questions about benefits, residence permits and how to find your own job locally – feel free to get in touch with us during your application phase at map@giz.de.

Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment – in particular also regarding COVID-19.

The willingness to work reciprocally abroad and in Germany is required.

Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.

Application deadline: 03/25/2022.