Junior-Advisor (f/m/d)

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit - Lusaka, Lusaka

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Junior-Advisor (f/m/d) Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication with focus on agriculture
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As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.

  • Job-ID:
    P1533V565

  • Location:
    Lusaka

  • Assignment period:
    05/01/2019 - 03/31/2022

  • Field:
    Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Type of employment:
    full- or part-time

  • Application deadline:
    03/24/2019

Job description
As part of its support to the agriculture sector in Africa, in 2014 the German Development Cooperation launched the Special Initiative “ONE WORLD-No Hunger” which aims to sustainably eradicate hunger and malnutrition. Under the framework of this special initiative, the project Green Innovation Centres (GIC) for the Agriculture and Food Sector in Zambia aims to contribute to sustainable rural development by empowering small-scale farmers and cooperatives with skills and capacities to improve their income and employment situation. To reach these goals, GIZ promotes a holistic set of innovations along the groundnut, soya bean and dairy value chains. As an extension module “Animal Health” has been identified.

Your tasks
  • Implement outcome oriented monitoring concept, follow progress on achievements of goals as well as review and feedback on progress reports
  • Support the data collection processes of the outcome indicators (questionnaire creation, data collection design, training and supervision of enumerators, data cleaning, calculate outcome indicators) and other relevant data (also qualitative)
  • Provide data to report outcome indicators yearly and output indicators bi-annually and participate actively in monthly GIC Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) meetings
  • Support M&E activities with implementing partners and create M&E framework (logframe) with new partners
  • Conduct field visits when necessary and review studies (i.e. baseline etc.) implemented by partners
  • Accompany the process of introducing information and communication technology (ICT) based M&E tools in the partner’s M&E structure
  • Create and maintain up to date project related communication material such as brochures, flyers, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
  • Storing of information regularly in document management system as well as take on other technical, administrative and logistical tasks for general support of the team



Your profile


  • Master degree in (agriculture or development) economics, sustainable/rural development, agricultural sciences or a related field
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluation (particularly data analysis, data base management and questionnaire design) including sounds statistical knowledge base
  • Basic knowledge in agriculture and good understanding of the rural, agricultural environment, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Experience in digital solutions and their applications in rural development
  • Experience in managing, processing and communicating data and qualitative information in a user-friendly way, using ICTs if suitable
  • Ability to design and manage efficient and effective flows of information and mastery of the necessary technical tools
  • First experiences with GIZ standards in project management and CapacityWORKS is beneficial
  • Good analytical skills and good writing and editing skills, ability to work accurately under time pressure as well as strong intercultural competencies and ability to work with local partners
  • Mastery language skills in German and English (C2)






Location information


Lusaka is an attractive work place with a moderate climate. International super market chains provide for constant and high quality supplies. International schools and adequate health facilities exist.




Notes


Business trips to rural areas within Zambia are necessary. The position is also suitable for part-time employment (min. 90%).



GIZ operates worldwide. As part of the GIZ team, you are prepared to take on international assignments and pass on your expertise.



Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only 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.



GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.



Our benefits



  • We are a global service provider within the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We offer you the opportunity to deploy your technical know-how at one of our locations in more than 130 countries.
  • Diversity and respect are key elements of our corporate culture: GIZ promotes and supports every individual and in this way safeguards the individual opportunities for all employees, irrespective of sex, nationality or religion. Naturally, our management team is made up of both men and women.
  • During the preparation phase, you will receive initial insights into GIZ and the local conditions. This ensures you are as well prepared as you can be for your placement. You have the opportunity to contact other new starters, and to expand and develop your personal network.
  • We are happy to support your professional development, for example with the training provision of the Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ), the leading provider of international skills development.
  • We are convinced that employees need a healthy balance between their private and professional lives. This is why we offer childcare allowances and support to accompanying partners. Our family-friendly nature also extends to situations where relatives are in need of care. As part of its family-friendly staff policy, GIZ aspires to support employees while they are carrying out their work.
  • Our flexible working hours offer you the time and the flexibility to reduce the overtime you work in agreement with your manager. If necessary, we will find even more flexible working hours for individual employees.
  • Do you need a longer period off? We have a special part-time block model which also allows you to take a leave of absence lasting several months. You can save up your working time credit over a longer period and work it out within the framework of an exemption.
  • You will receive a medical check-up, as well as detailed advice on precautionary measures, vaccinations and malaria prevention. Every two years, you and your accompanying family members will receive a precautionary check-up. The medical service is available in emergencies for employees domiciled in Germany. It also provides advice for ergonomically designed workplaces.
  • We set common objectives for the new year in our annual employee meetings. If you achieve these objectives, you may receive an additional variable payment.
  • If you are required to work abroad for a period of time, you will receive an overseas supplement as reimbursement for your additional expenses. The amount of the overseas supplement depends on where you are located.
  • We have a comprehensive package of services for partners and other relatives who relocate with you, for example medical check-ups, travel costs to and from the location or language courses. This includes seminars at the Academy for International Cooperation on regional studies or on the topic of ‘Emigrating with Children’.
  • GIZ will pay an allowance for education which will cover a significant portion of the school costs which are due. This therefore guarantees that your children will be able to attend a mainstream school where you are located and work towards completion of the Abitur (British A-level equivalent) or a qualification which is comparable to the German Abitur.
  • If you have not yet found somewhere suitable to live when you travel to your placement, it is also possible to stay in a hotel in the short term. An allowance for hotel costs will be paid for this. For the duration of the employment abroad, GIZ will pay an allowance for rent in the place of employment.

We are a global service provider within the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We offer you the opportunity to deploy your technical know-how at one of our locations in more than 130 countries., Diversity and respect are key elements of our corporate culture: GIZ promotes and supports every individual and in this way safeguards the individual opportunities for all employees, irrespective of sex, nationality or religion. Naturally, our management team is made up of both men and women., During the preparation phase, you will receive initial insights into GIZ and the local conditions. This ensures you are as well prepared as you can be for your placement. You have the opportunity to contact other new starters, and to expand and develop your personal network., We are happy to support your professional development, for example with the training provision of the Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ), the leading provider of international skills development., We are convinced that employees need a healthy balance between their private and professional lives. This is why we offer childcare allowances and support to accompanying partners. Our family-friendly nature also extends to situations where relatives are in need of care. As part of its family-friendly staff policy, GIZ aspires to support employees while they are carrying out their work., Our flexible working hours offer you the time and the flexibility to reduce the overtime you work in agreement with your manager. If necessary, we will find even more flexible working hours for individual employees., Do you need a longer period off? We have a special part-time block model which also allows you to take a leave of absence lasting several months. You can save up your working time credit over a longer period and work it out within the framework of an exemption., You will receive a medical check-up, as well as detailed advice on precautionary measures, vaccinations and malaria prevention. Every two years, you and your accompanying family members will receive a precautionary check-up. The medical service is available in emergencies for employees domiciled in Germany. It also provides advice for ergonomically designed workplaces. , We set common objectives for the new year in our annual employee meetings. If you achieve these objectives, you may receive an additional variable payment., If you are required to work abroad for a period of time, you will receive an overseas supplement as reimbursement for your additional expenses. The amount of the overseas supplement depends on where you are located. , We have a comprehensive package of services for partners and other relatives who relocate with you, for example medical check-ups, travel costs to and from the location or language courses. This includes seminars at the Academy for International Cooperation on regional studies or on the topic of ‘Emigrating with Children’., GIZ will pay an allowance for education which will cover a significant portion of the school costs which are due. This therefore guarantees that your children will be able to attend a mainstream school where you are located and work towards completion of the Abitur (British A-level equivalent) or a qualification which is comparable to the German Abitur., If you have not yet found somewhere suitable to live when you travel to your placement, it is also possible to stay in a hotel in the short term. An allowance for hotel costs will be paid for this. For the duration of the employment abroad, GIZ will pay an allowance for rent in the place of employment.




About us


We create prospects for people and with people. As GIZ has an international mandate, we offer a multicultural working environment. We are committed service providers and dedicated professionals, even under difficult circumstances. We take pride in enabling our employees to develop their professional and personal skills. There are plenty of reasons to join our motivated team – ranging from the diverse challenges you will face on a daily basis in one of our 130 partner countries, to the broad scope you will have for shaping your work.




Contact


Customer Portal of Recruitment and Follow-on assignments


+49 (0) 6196 79 3200





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2 Years
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