German Development Coperation (GIZ) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Advisor
2.) Senior Private Sector Officer (SPSO)
3.) Education Officer (EO)

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Technical Advisor

FIELD OF ACTIVITY

The four member states of the Mano River Union (Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone) are among the least developed countries in the world. Their political and socio-economic conditions are shaped largely by mineral and natural resources. In this context, it is promising that all four states have begun reforming their minerals sectors in recent years to encourage sustainable development. Although reforms have already been implemented, some of the key elements required to ensure that the extractives sector contributes to sustainable development are still lacking.

The objective of the "Regional Resource Governance in West Africa” program is that the extractive sector in the MRU countries is geared to a greater degree towards the principles of social, ecological and economic sustainability. The Program supports partners in their efforts to reduce their dependence on external assistance in the long-term and to mitigate risks arising from the mining sector. To this end, it applies a multi-stakeholder approach to cooperate with governments, civil society and the private sector at the regional, national and local level.

• Increasing government revenue.
• Strengthening public institutions to fulfil their oversight and compliance monitoring role.
• Strengthening both communities of mining areas and civil society CSOs, transparency and accountability
• Integrating the mining sector into the local and national economy.

A. Responsibilities

In this medium level position, the Technical Advisor will responsible for the following activities:

• Contribute to the strategic and technical development of selected activities in Sierra Leone in collaboration with the team or in consultation with the Project Manager
• The development and execution of plans/activities in collaboration with partners and other important actors in accordance with GIZ program outlines and with a high level of autonomy
• Lead cooperation and networking with key partners from the government, civil society and the private sector in your areas of work and give innovative inputs
• Support results-based monitoring, knowledge management and financial management of consulting contracts and financing agreements with local partners in your areas of work
• Facilitate logistical arrangements as the need may arise

B. Attribution 1. Professional Advisory Services

The Technical Advisor:

• Advises partner institutions: identification of needs, development of concepts and strategies, provides technical contributions
• Participates in the identification of needs in terms of external support and expertise
• Assists in the development and implementation of project plans and activities as well as workshops, seminars and other events in close consultation with partners
• Formulates terms of reference and manages the selection and supervision of third parties for the implementation of project activities, including the evaluation of the services provided
• Provides contributions to the preparation and implementation of the consultation process, project activities and work carried out in the areas of intervention
• Develops and organizes quality assurance measures and proposes necessary changes, improvements and initiatives
• Monitors the progress of the project, analyses report and documents concerning the progress of joint programs, identifies deficits and bottlenecks and recommends options to the Project Manager
• Is responsible for ensuring that services are in line with the needs of the partner(s)

2. Networking and cooperation

The Technical Advisor:

• Ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assists with internal and external communications and cooperates with local communities, relevant organizations, nongovernmental agencies, government agencies and individuals in the project environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
• Work on maintaining and establishing collaborations with public sector partners (Ministries, Departments and Agencies) at all levels of government as well as supporting the role of civil society to establish a multi-stakeholder approach to the project’s intervention
• Communicates local interests and efforts, and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project

3.     Knowledge management

The Technical Advisor:

• Ensures effective knowledge management, including documentation and monitoring
• Develops strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures
• Writes reports, presentations and other documents
• Provide input for various project reports including annual reports, and contributes to reports required by the Project Manager and GIZ Country Office

4.     Management and coordination functions

The Technical Advisor:

• Assists in the planning or development of project concepts and strategies, and ensures their implementation
• Use the GIZ project management tool Capacity Works to manage his / her work packages
• Coordinates and prioritizes project activities in cooperation with partners and the Project Manager
• Ensures the management and monitoring of the budget for his/her work packages, in consultation with the person responsible for the contract and cooperation,  and the Project Manager

C.  Qualifications & Experience Qualifications

• University degree (bachelor’s, master’s/doctoral degree or equivalent) in social sciences (political science, economics and/or law), natural science or other relevant fields ideally with a focus on development and/or extractive industries.

Professional experience

• At least five years of professional experience in a relevant position, preferably in government institutions, donor organizations, the private sector, local authorities or other relevant institutions
• Experience in supporting institutional/organizational development in the private and/or public sector and managing multi-stakeholder processes
• Experience in dealing with donor organizations and their administrative requirements
• Very good understanding of the mining sector in Sierra Leone and issues related to good governance in the extractive sector
• Good knowledge of key stakeholders and government institutions in charge of regulating the mining sector
• Good knowledge of international standards of resource governance (EITI, Kimberley Process, Africa Mining Vision, Sustainable Development Goals, etc.) as well as national efforts to improve the management of the mining sector

Other knowledge and competences

• Excellent management and organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Proven track record in a technical position in local development and/or institutional development
• Proven advisory skills, including at senior management level in the public and private sector
• Proven analytical and networking skills
• Good knowledge of information and communication technologies and computer applications (MS Office, Internet)
• Excellent written and oral command of English. Knowledge of German or French would be an asset.

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD

01/07/2021 - 31/12/2022, subject to three months’ probation.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary according to GIZ’s national salary scheme with additional benefits. International working environment.

Submission Guideline:

Suitable applicants are requested to submit their complete application (cover letter, curriculum vitae and references) as hardcopy to GIZ GmbH, Human Resources Department, 32D Wilkinson Road, Freetown (near Comium office) or by email to GIZ Recruitment Sierra Leone at :

recruitmentsl@giz.de

not later thanthe 28/05/2021 at 5.00 pm.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

CONTACT

HR Officer GIZ Recruitment Sierra Leone:

recruitmentsl@giz.de

2.) Senior Private Sector Officer (SPSO)

GIZ GmbH is supporting the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development of the Government of Sierra Leone in the implementation of the Employment Promotion Programme (EPP). The overall objective is to create employment for the younger generation through business development in the agricultural and other sectors and to enhance the employability of young people in the but not limited to rural areas of Falaba, Kailahun, Kono and Koinadugu. Our approach is gender and inclusion oriented.

Currently GIZ GmbH has two open posts in Freetown:

„Senior Private Sector Officer (SPSO)” Band 5

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women with equal experience, comparable education and test scores.

As the position with technical management responsibility after a transition period, we only ask candidates to apply who meet, exceed, or come very close to the following requirements. Please read the job advertisement carefully. All applications must be written electronically and include a covering letter (1 page), a clearly chronologically structured CV (education first, then professional career starting with the last position), reference contacts and certificates. Non-compliance leads to exclusion from the application process.

Designation

Requirements (max scoring in brackets)

Senior Private Sector Officer (SPSO)

Willingness and ability to work in remote areas of Sierra Leone (exclusion criterium).
University degree in economics or closely related fields (exclusion criterium).
At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in the field of private sector support (max. 20 points).
Comprehensive knowledge and very good practical applicability of modern electronic data processing (max. 15 points).
Experience in technical management of staff (max. 15 points).
Comprehensive knowledge of effective methods to advance entrepreneurs/enterprises through training and financial support (max. 15 points).
Experience in responsibly steering mid-size interventions of SME support (max 15 points).
Knowledge and practical experience of the SME Business & Coaching Loop approach of GIZ (max 10 points).
Deep understanding of the micro finance sector in Sierra Leone (max 10 points).
Proven committed and goal-oriented self-starter. (max. 10 points).
Good knowledge of designing and organising monitoring activities in the private sector (max 5 points).

The staff member reports directly to the International Programme Coordinator. He/she will be solely responsible for the development and successful implementation of the SME Business & Coaching Loop (basic, advanced and for illiterate) and the Microfinance activities of the Private Sector Development (PSD) Department. He/she will be responsible to participate in planning and designing as part of the small PSD team and will be responsible for tracking activities and quality control. Some of the team members he/she will co-instruct are based in the implementation areas.

The duty station is Freetown.

Besides the central task of managing the implementation of the SME Business & Coaching Loop for over a thousand entrepreneurs in cooperation with MTI, SMEDA, SLCCIA and service providers, the organisation and control of the allocation and proper use of 1500 micro-grants and 1500 micro-loans is one of the main tasks. The target group consists primarily of rural small businesses with growth potentials operating under different difficulties in obtaining loans.

Special attention is given to the successful extension and adaptation of the SME Business & Coaching Loop concept for further target groups. Activities have already been launched in the direction of "training for advanced businesses" and for "entrepreneurs who cannot read and write"

It is intended to fill the position in tandem with experienced GIZ staff for a period of time in order to enable optimal familiarization and comprehensive knowledge transfer.

Expected starting date is the 01.08.2021. Suitable applicants are kindly asked to submit their complete application (cover sheet, cover letter, curriculum vitae and references) as hardcopy to GIZ GmbH, Human Resources Department, 32 d Wilkinson Road, Freetown (near Comium office) not later than the 31.05.2021 at 5.00 pm. Hardcopy applications have to be submitted in a sealed and labelled envelope. Softcopy applications can be sent in pdf format .

Again, only complete applications (Meaningful cover letter, detailed structured CV, copies of official references and reference contacts) will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and possibly invited for an interview. Upfront inquiries can be made under 088386271 or 076290129. Interviewees should be prepared to be tested for writing and data processing skills (the tasks include the application of Excel formulas, structured writing with word and the creation of meaningful PowerPoint presentations).

3.) Education Officer (EO)

GIZ GmbH is supporting the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development of the Government of Sierra Leone in the implementation of the Employment Promotion Programme (EPP). The overall objective is to create employment for the younger generation through business development in the agricultural and other sectors and to enhance the employability of young people in the but not limited to rural areas of Falaba, Kailahun, Kono and Koinadugu. Our approach is gender and inclusion oriented.

Currently GIZ GmbH has opening in Freetown:

 “Education Officer (EO)”. Band  4

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women with equal experience, comparable education and test scores.

As this is a position with technical management responsibility after a transition period, we only ask candidates to apply who meet, exceed, or come very close to the following requirements. Please read the job advertisement carefully. All applications must be written electronically and include a covering letter (1 page), a clearly chronologically structured CV (education first, then professional career starting with the last position), reference contacts and certificates. Non-compliance leads to exclusion from the application process.

Designation

Requirements (max scoring in brackets)

Education Officer (EO)

Willingness and ability to work in remote areas of Sierra Leone (exclusion criterium).
University degree in social sciences, socio-economics, education or closely related fields (exclusion criterium).
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience as a non-teacher in the field of education (max. 20 points).
Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming (max. 20 points).
Good knowledge and practical applicability of modern electronic data processing (max. 20 points).
Good knowledge of effective methods for youth for rapid skills development and development of competency-based training (max. 10 points).
Experience in the development and successful implementation of educational interventions (max 10 points).
Proven committed and goal-oriented self-starter. (max. 5 points).
Experience in successfully including the private sector in the public education system. (max. 5 points).
Good knowledge of designing and organizing monitoring activities in the education sector (max 5 points).
Experience in technical management of staff (max. 5 points).

The staff member reports directly to the international TVET advisor and is responsible for implementing the activities of the TVET department. He/she will participate in the planning and design as part of the team and will be responsible for the follow-up of activities and quality control. He will be part of the TVET technical team, which consists of about 10 people. Some of the team members are stationed in the implementation areas.

The duty station is Freetown.

In addition to the central task of implementing and monitoring large-scale training courses for young people in life skills (including VSLA), business skills and trade skills in collaboration with MTHE, NCTVA and NAYCOM, the tasks include organizing and controlling the construction and equipping of vocational schools.

Special attention is given to the successful and sustainable integration of the private sector into the country's training landscape. A strong focus will be on cooperation with the agriculture, handicraft- sector, hospitality, tourism, trade and transport sectors, among others. One approach will be to bring training and apprentices into the companies (dual system) and to strengthen the quality of in-company training.

It is intended to fill the position in tandem with experienced GIZ staff for a period of time in order to enable optimal familiarization and comprehensive knowledge transfer.

Expected starting date is the 01.08.2021. Suitable applicants are kindly asked to submit their complete application (cover sheet, cover letter, curriculum vitae and references) as hardcopy to GIZ GmbH, Human Resources Department, 32 d Wilkinson Road, Freetown (near Comium office) not later than the 31.05.2021 at 5.00 pm. Hardcopy applications have to be submitted in a sealed and labelled envelope. Softcopy applications can be sent in pdf format to.

Again, only complete applications (Meaningful cover letter, detailed structured CV, copies of official references and reference contacts) will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and possibly invited for an interview. Upfront inquiries can be made under 088386271 or 076290129. Interviewees should be prepared to be tested for writing and data processing skills (the tasks include the application of Excel formulas, structured writing with word and the creation of meaningful PowerPoint presentations).