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# Job Description


GIZ

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GIZ GmbH is the
implementing agency of the Federal Republic of Germany for technical and
international cooperation. It offers flexible, sustainable and effective
solutions in political, economic and social change processes. Most of the work
of GIZ is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation
and Development BMZ. GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries
as well as public and private bodies in Germany and abroad. These include the
European Commission, the United Nations, the World Bank and governments of
other countries.

The Decentralization for Development programme D4D IV is designed to
strengthen the implementation capacity, especially the financial capacity to
act, of the Zambian local government system. The programme design is anchored
in a multilevel approach providing technical support at national and sub-
national level. Councils in Southern and Luapula Provinces are the main
partners of the programme at sub-national level. The programme consists of
five action areas 1 Implementation of the decentralisation reform, 2
Capacity of local government to manage local development processes, 3
Citizen participation in local development processes, 4 Conditions for
improving local public service delivery and 5 Capacity development and
advocacy for local governance. Within this framework the project provides
technical support to national and sub-national partners.

In this context, GIZ is seeking a suitable candidate for the following
position

Junior Local Governance Advisor based in Lusaka

REF GIZD4DIVJRLGA

Main tasks and responsibilities

-->Proactively assisting the D4D Project Coordinator at the Lusaka Office with project management related topics, including administrative and logistical processes, and supporting the project teams
-->Assuring the Knowledge Management, and corresponding IT measures of the project
-->Supporting the PR of the project and ensuring compliance with the organisation’s guidelines
-->Supporting the program’s Monitoring & Evaluation system and regular updating the tool
-->Supporting various research/survey activities of the programme, data collection and analysis

In this context, the position holder fulfils the following tasks

-->Technical and general management support to implementation of the programme
-->Provide input arising from the work process into the programme’s monitoring and evaluation system
-->Assistance with PR activities presentations and publications of the project
-->Planning and facilitation of workshops and events
-->Support in the design, establishment, and management of a simple data base for local authorities
-->Support of the project team in preparing events and workshops
-->Assistance in the general day to day business of the project team and take on organisational tasks
-->Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management

Qualifications

-->Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a similar field
-->Certification of training in monitoring and evaluation M&E is an added advantage

Professional experience

-->A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in or with public sector organisations local/international
-->Proven experience in research, surveys, and data analysis
-->Practical experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects
-->Practical experience in data collection and analysis as well as data bank development

Other knowledge and additional competences

-->Knowledge of the local government system of the Republic of Zambia and an understanding of decentralisation
-->Knowledge of Monitoring & Evaluation
-->Knowledge of and high affinity for data and digital technologies
-->Fluency in English with excellent written and oral skills
-->Very well structured and organized working methods and ability to keep an eye on and follow-up various processes at the same time as well as the ability to meet deadlines
-->Strong interpersonal, facilitation, analytical and communication skills
-->Ability to appropriately communicate and cooperate with political decision makers
-->Working knowledge of ITC technology and computer applications e.g. MS-Teams



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Email jobzambia@giz.de

The successful candidate will be expected to start full-time employment with
GIZ, on a fixed term contract on 1st December 2021, as soon as possible.
Interested candidates must send their CVs and cover letters electronically
quoting GIZD4DJRLGA in the subject line to **jobzambia@giz.de by 1700
hrs** on Friday, 17th September 2021. GIZ will only assess applications which
meet the following criteria


* Cover letters must be sent in MS Word format, with using font type Arial, size 11. In the first paragraph, please outline your motivation for applying for the position and explain in the second paragraph your relevant experience
* CVs must not exceed three 3 pages and must be submitted in PDF.
* Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application.
* Traceable references of previous engagements must be provided.



Please note that only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. GIZ
is committed to be an equal opportunities employer, therefore, women and
people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.



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