Job Vacancy @ GIZ – Junior Communication Specialist

Job Description

About GIZ? 

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German development  agency that provides services in the field of international development cooperation and  international education work. GIZ’s main commissioning party is Germany’s Federal Ministry for  Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

As a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and international  education work, we are dedicated to building a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over  50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and  employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security. GIZ has been working in  Sierra Leone since 1963 with now more than 100 national and international personnel working in  projects implemented together with our Sierra Leonean partners funded by the German. Government, the EU, and others.

Core Task 

You deal with the matters and job orders assigned to you after prior consultation with your line  manager. You also respond promptly and competently to matters that fall within your assigned  thematic area, where applicable in consultation with experienced specialists, and following  consultation remain available to answer further enquiries.

You clearly communicate the relevant requirements, conditions, and restrictions in terms of your  capacity to act with due regard for compliance rules and P+R. You deal with the matters and job  orders assigned to you with due regard for all the legal, contractual, socio-political, and corporate  policy requirements and the instructions of your line manager and follow up the processing and  completion of those tasks.

In consultation with experienced specialists, you enter into contracts with due regard for all the  legal, contractual, socio-political, and corporate policy requirements and the instructions of your  line manager and follow up the processing and fulfilment of those contracts.

You assist in formulating and producing targeted and relevant PR content that is to be  disseminated via various internal and external platforms in connection with the objectives of the  country office.

You also provide support in developing and implementing the communication strategy and  guidelines for internal and external communications that are produced by the divisions and  projects in the respective country and help to ensure that they are up to date. Working with  experienced specialists, you resolve problems that arise in your area of responsibility on the

basis of existing rules and draw attention to more complex challenges in your team. In addition, you deal with all associated matters in your thematic area promptly and competently.  You perform the tasks assigned to you by your line manager, where required.  Main Activities 

 Contributions to internal and external communication platforms such as social media and press releases.

 Supporting projects with communication guidelines and compliance according to GIZ rules  and standards.

 Press reviews and summaries.

 Knowledge management: Keeping MS SharePoint folders, GIZ internal platforms and  databases up to date (e.g. photo databank, relevant documents, and articles).

 Management of the external correspondence of the Country Director.

 Assistance of the Country Director with the preparation and documentation of meetings,  schedule, and travel logistics.

Required qualifications, competences, and experience. 

Qualifications 

 BA/BSc in communication, political science and/ or economics is also required, as well as  sufficient work experience.

 Master’s degree in communication, political science and/ or economics is an added  advantage.

 Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Professional experience 

 At least 2 years’ experience of communication work (e.g. social media) in an international  organization or international business or media institution.

Competencies & Values 

 Accountability

 Commitment and Motivation

 Commitment to Continuous Learning

 Ethics and Values

 Integrity

 Respect for Diversity

Other knowledge, additional competences 

 Experience of work in the development sector an asset.

 Excellent written and oral English language skills, IT knowledge for MS Word, SharePoint,  Outlook, and Teams.

 Excellent organizational and analytical capacities, ability to work independently and  willingness to learn new skills.

 Good networking skills and team player.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation, and inclusion of  diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of  gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social  background, age or sexual orientation.

GIZ is an equal opportunity Employer and qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply 

Please send ONLY a cover letter, CV and copies of education certificates to  recruitmentsl@giz.de by May 31st, 2024.

No applications will be accepted after this deadline.

Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged. As  your application e-mail subject, please write: “Junior Communication Specialist”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.