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Position 1: Communication Specialist  

Job Description  

Vacancy Announcement#095/2023  

Communication Specialist  

Skills Development Cluster/ Social Transformation Group  

Duty station Addis Ababa  

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German public- benefit civil enterprise. GIZ works worldwide in the field of  transnational cooperation for sustainable development and has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas. We work to shape a  unborn worth living in over 120 countries around the world.  

The “ Programme to Support Good Governance in Ethiopia ” aims to strengthen state and civil society frameworks to support the transformation into a popular and inclusive  indigenous state. The program advises central governmental andnon-governmental actors who hold  crucial positions in the transformation process of the Ethiopian governance system.  

Overall Responsibilities  

GIZ is seeking a qualified candidate for the ensuing position  

Specialist for Communication  

The specialist will be responsible for tasks related to communication and PR.  

General Tasks  

• Ensure the compliance with the required communication standards and guidelines.  

• Address all questions arising in the area of public relations and communications.  

• Project communication to different stakeholders.  

• Managing knowledge by disseminating and documenting know- how, experience and information.  

Strategic Tasks  

• Supporting the programme’s objectives by developing and implementing communication measures in close cooperation with partners.  • Developing a concept for the programme internal and external communications aligned to the country- level strategy of GIZ, including the methodical  planning of communication measures with partners(incl. defining target groups, drafting  crucial messages, budgeting)  

• Coordinating, implementing and monitoring communications work (e.g. effectiveness,  happy quality and quantity) Cooperation with Communication Unit  

• Following the guidelines and toolkits provided by Communications Unit.  

• Adhering to contributing to the country-wide communication strategy.  

• Sending final version of communication products to the Communications Unit for quality check before mass production.  

• Addressing internal and external communication- related queries within the given deadlines.  

• Sending PR material samples( print/ online) for GIZ Ethiopia libraries and to GIZ Germany when necessary.  

• Participating and contributing to theComms.Net (Stylish practices, knowledge and information exchange, part of the editorial team for country- providing information for internal media, etc)  

• Developing content for internal and external communication channels( websites, IDA, social media, etc) per the editorial plan.  

• Providing material for the country  print libraries.  

• Actively contributing to the programme’s communications folder on DMS. Collaboration with external service providers at programme/  design  position  

• Liaising and coordinating with communication-related service providers, including providing specialized inputs and dealing with any required  executive procedures(e.g. consultants, agencies, photographers, coaches, writers,etc.)  Media work at project level  

• Coordinating programme’s press activities on site in cooperation with original partners and under the guidance of the Communications & PR Unit.

• Addressing press queries in  discussion with the programme management and the Communication & PR Unit.  

• Contribute to maintaining  streamlining a original press contact list, particularly for sector/ indigenous contacts

• Drafting press releases( distribution via Communication & PR Unit)  

• Collecting and preparing press kit for specific events

• Liaise with the  public/ indigenous partner’s press office for distribution of press releases via partners(incl. securing contact information of journalists ’ GIZ press contact list)  

• Coordinating/ supporting press events visits  

• Press monitoring( collecting press clippings related to programme/ project and compiling reports of event/ news appearance) & submitting regularly to Communications & PR Unit Unit  

• Providing support to the Communications & PR Unit in drafting or preparing material for the Press Department in Germany/ at the German Embassy  PR activities at project level  

• farther developing applicable communication instruments for PR work(e.g. brochure, flyers, factsheets, bannersetc.) in line with the overall communication strategy and guidelines.  

• Preparing/ maintaining a standard presentation set for the programme.  

• Developing( if applicable) commercial design and commercial wording standards for programme.  

• Contributing to GIZ Ethiopia/ Djibouti core communication products(e.g. factsheets, website, project location map, success stories, etc)  • Quality check of communication accoutrements .  

• Coordinating/ drafting the update of the programme/ project section on the GIZ website regularly or upon request.  

• Managing the stock of leftover promotional  particulars( note that promotional items will be handled centrally by the GIZ Office)  

• Managing programme’s events.  

• Contributing to supporting delegations and VIP visits.  

• Providing information/ Supporting the update of the partner- owned programme’s website.  

• Maintaining programme’s/ project’s photo archives and communications product knowledgebase.  

Internal communication  

• laboriously contributing to generating content for internal communication channels or conditioning aiming to improve information exchange.  • laboriously supporting information exchange and dialogue between different staff groups, including those outside the programme team  similar as office staff, other projects, clusters.  

• Developing and implementing applicable instruments for the programme’s internal communications (e.g. emails, internal events, meetings etc)  

• Distributing  crucial information and materials to programme staff.  

Job Requirements  

Qualifications  

• University degree in Communications, International Relations, Journalism, Social Science, or related field.  

Professional experience  

• At least 5 years professional experience in a similar position in the field of Communication & PR.  

• First- hand experience in dealing with political decision- makers, civil society, scientific institutions.  

• Experience with integrating gender and inclusion considerations.  

• Work experience in the field of Communication & PR.  

• Editorial experience/ experience in writing articles and press releases.  

• Experience of production of publications and communications materials.  

• Experience in press management and monitoring.  

• Knowledge of event management.  

Other knowledge,

Additional competencies  

• introductory knowledge of  public development policy issues, development cooperation and  transnational cooperation.  

• Strong organizational, planning, and self-  operation competences, ability to deal with multiple tasks simultaneously, solve problems(  result- oriented mindset), and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of empathy and quality of work.  

• Strong commitment, platoon spirit, trustability, and context sensitivity.  

• Proven ability to work collaboratively, with a focus on common results.  

• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies( related software) and computer applications(e.g. MS Office).  

• Social, intercultural understanding and interest, flexibility, sense of diplomacy, ability to work in a politically sensitive environment, highly motivated.

• Willingness to upgrade chops as  needed by the tasks to be performed.  

• Ability to work proactively and independently.  

• Exhibits conscientiousness, integrity and loyalty.  

• Experience in event management.  

• veritably good communication skills, both verbally and written.  

• Ability to synthesize and translate technically complex information into plain language communication products.  

• Excellent jotting, reading and speaking of English and Amharic.  

• Readiness to travel to project sites and event locations, if required.  

How to Apply  

Application procedure  Interested and  good candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with  theirnon-returnable recent CV via Email hreth@giz.de   

Position 2: Media Advisor  

Vacancy Announcement#094/2023  

Media Advisor  

Skills Development Cluster/ Social Transformation Cluster  

Contract duration30.04.2026  

Duty station Addis Ababa  

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit( GIZ) GmbH is a German public- benefit civil enterprise. GIZ works worldwide in the field of  transnational cooperation for sustainable development and has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas. We work to shape a  unborn worth living in over 120 countries around the world. The “ Programme to Support Good Governance in Ethiopia ” aims to strengthen state and civil society frameworks to support the transformation into a popular and inclusive  indigenous state. The program advises central governmental andnon-governmental actors who hold  crucial positions in the transformation process of the Ethiopian governance system.  In one of the components, the programme aims to strengthen the Ethiopian Media Council’s( EMC) self- governing structures and its capability to  give gender- and conflict-sensitive services to its members within the media sector. This will be implemented by using and adopting methods, instruments, and training concepts  formerly elaborated through the media sector. The EMC is the central self- governing body of the media sector and is institutionally independent. As a sector specialist, you're responsible for providing support to the EMC and members to strengthen freedom of speech and media freedom.  Responsibilities and Tasks  • You provide strategic and organizational premonitory services to the EMC on strengthening the EMC complaints bodies and those of other media stakeholders, including advice on raising awareness in regards of the use of complaints bodies.  

• You provide advice to the EMC and member community radios on the development of trainings on applicable topics for good radio journalism(e.g. radio reports on elections, the  public dialogue or on methods of disseminating information to marginalized target groups).  

• You support specialized and process consultancy for an inclusivemulti-stakeholder process to analyze and position the nonsupervisory potentials and challenges of freedom of expression in the digital space  

• You participate in feeding the programme’s M&E System with applicable data,  compliances, and analysis.

• You identify potentials of cooperation and solidarity with other German and  transnational cooperation actors projects and support the implementation of cooperation.  

• Other tasks as required  

Job Requirements  

Qualifications

 • terminated university studies in the field of media, political science, sociology, law, or related field of social science.  

• terminated education in journalism.  

• Competence in gender- and conflict-sensitive reporting.  

• Confident with the digitalization of work processes and tools in the media sector.  

Professional experience  

• Several years of professional experience in the media sector.

 • Experience in the implementation and monitoring of training measures for journalists.  

• Working experience in the context of Technical Cooperation projects.  

• international study or work experience is an asset.  

Other knowledge, 

Additional competencies  

• Strong commitment, team spirit, reliability, politic skills, conflict sensitivity, gender competence, and intercultural competence.  

• Ability to think and act strategically, conceptually, and analytically.  

• Strong cooperation, communication, and premonitory skills, political sensitivity, and networking ability.  

• Excellent training competencies.  

• Fluent in English and Amharic.  

How to Apply  

Application procedure  Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with  theirnon-returnable recent CV via Email hreth@giz.de 

Position 3: Public Dialogue and CSO Advisor  

Vacancy Announcement#093/2023 public

Dialogue and CSO Advisor  Skills Development Cluster/ Social Transformation Cluster  

Contract duration30.04.2026  

Application deadline17.05.2023  

Duty station Addis Ababa  

Number of open positions 2  

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German public- benefit civil enterprise. GIZ works worldwide in the field of  transnational cooperation for sustainable development and has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas. We work to shape a unborn worth living in over 120 countries around the world.  
The “ Programme to Support Good Governance in Ethiopia ” aims to strengthen state and civil society frameworks to support the transformation into a popular and inclusive  indigenous state. The program advises central governmental andnon-governmental actors who hold  crucial positions in the  metamorphosis process of the Ethiopian governance system.  In one of the  factors, the programme aims to strengthen civil society capacities in the context of the  public dialogue, with a focus on inclusion and gender equality through easing monitoring processes of  public dialogue activities. As a sector specialist, you'll be responsible for providing support to CSOs to strengthen peace and inclusive democratization.  Responsibilities and Tasks  

• You  give specialized and process advice and training for  named civil society actors on independent support and monitoring of the  perpetration of the dialogue process with special focus on inclusion and gender equality.  

• You support civil society actors to strengthen existing civil society mechanisms and approaches for monitoring social media( i.e. analysis and mapping of disinformation and hate speech).  

• You participate in feeding the programme’s M&E System with applicable data, observations, and analysis.

• You identify potentials of cooperation and synergies with other German and  transnational cooperation  systems and support the implementation of the cooperation.  

• Other tasks as required. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• terminated university studies in the field of political science, sociology, law, or  analogous field of social science.

 • Competent in monitoring complex change processes within communities also in relation to gender equality and marginalized groups.  • Confident with the digitalization of work processes in CSOs and the usage of digital tools  rather in the context of monitoring.  Professional experience

 • Several years of professional experience in monitoring social change processes at  pastoral, indigenous, and/ or  public levels.  

• Experience in the implementation and monitoring of training measures for members of CSOs.  

• Working experience in the context of TC  systems.  • transnational work or study experience is an asset.  Other knowledge,  fresh competencies  • Strong commitment,  platoon spirit, reliability, politic skills, conflict  perceptivity, gender competence, and intercultural competence.  • Ability to think and act strategically, conceptually, and analytically.  • Strong cooperation, communication, and premonitory skills, political sensitivity, and networking ability.  

• Fluent in English and Amharic.  How to Apply  Application procedure  Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with  theirnon-returnable recent CV via Email hreth@giz.de   

Election Process Advisor  

Vacancy Announcement#092/2023  

Election Process Advisor  

Skills Development Cluster/ Social Transformation Group

Contract duration30.04.2026  

Duty station Addis Ababa  

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit( GIZ) GmbH is a German public- benefit civil enterprise. GIZ works worldwide in the field of  transnational cooperation for sustainable development and has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas. We work to shape a  unborn worth living in over 120 countries around the world.  The “ Programme to Support Good Governance in Ethiopia ” aims to strengthen state and civil society frameworks to support the transformation into a popular and inclusive  indigenous state. The program advises central governmental andnon-governmental actors who hold  crucial positions in the transformation process of the Ethiopian governance system.  In one of the components, the programme supports the National Election Board of Ethiopia( NEBE) to strengthen its networks with other election boards. Furthermore, the programme focuses on capacity building of the Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Election( CECOE). CECOE is a civil society network, whose CSO members were certified by NEBE in the context of the 2022  public elections and which fulfills important functions in the field of political education of the population on popular elections. CECOE has an active role in election observations. As a sector specialist, you'll be responsible for providing support to NEBE and CECOE to strengthen free and fair elections.  Responsibilities and Tasks  

• You provide specialized and organizational advice to CECOE on the selection and introduction of a digital tool to protect the integrity of elections and its integration into the existing NEBE/ CECOE training programme for election observation.  

• You provide advice on the design and implementation of indigenous networking activities(e.g. peer- to- peer consultation, specialised conferences of indigenous election commissions, indigenous study tour) with NEBE.  

• You support the Supreme Court on the development of a training module for judges( concept, learning objectives, methodology, training materials, train of trainers, evaluation tools) dealing with freedom of expression and freedom of assembly cases in their courts.  • You  share in feeding the programme’s M&E System with applicable data, observations, and analysis.  • You identify potentials of cooperation and solidarity with other German and  transnational cooperation projects and support the implementation of the cooperation.  

• Other tasks as required.

 Job Requirements  

Qualifications  

• terminated university studies in the field of political science, sociology, law, or similar field of social science.  

• Profound knowledge of the meaning of free and fair  choices in the transformation process toward inclusive democratization.  Professional experience  • Several years of professional experience in the thematic areas of free and fair elections and public education.  • Experience with the development of training materials for public institutions.  

• Experience in the implementation and monitoring of training measures for members of CSOs and public servants.  

• Working experience in the context of Technical Cooperation projects.  

• Confident with the digitalization of work processes in CSOs and the usage of digital tools preferably in the environment of the implementation of elections.  Other knowledge,  fresh competencies  

• Strong commitment,  platoon spirit, reliability, politic skills, conflict sensitivity, gender competence and intercultural competence.  

• Ability to think and act strategically, conceptually, and analytically.  

• Strong cooperation, communication and premonitory skills, political sensitivity and networking ability.  

• Fluent in English and Amharic.  How to Apply  Application procedure  Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with  theirnon-returnable recent CV via Email hreth@giz.de   

Executive Procedure Advisor  

Vacancy Announcement#091/2023  executive Procedure Advisor  Skills Development Cluster/ Social Transformation Cluster  Contract duration30.04.2026  

Application deadline17.05.2023  

Duty station Addis Ababa  

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit( GIZ) GmbH is a German public- benefit civil enterprise. GIZ works worldwide in the field of  transnational cooperation for sustainable development and has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas. We work to shape a  unborn worth living in over 120 countries around the world.  The “ Programme to Support Good Governance in Ethiopia ” aims to strengthen state and civil society frameworks to support the transformation into a popular and inclusive  indigenous state. The program advises central governmental andnon-governmental actors who hold  crucial positions in the transformation process of the Ethiopian governance system.  In one of the components, the program supports the Ministry of Justice( MoJ) in implementing the new  executive procedure( ProclamationNo. 11183/ 2020) and the governmental  mortal rights action at the civil level. As part of the implementation process, the Ministry of Justice is tasked with raising  mindfulness of the conditions of monitoring, implementation, and the new  executive procedure. also, the MoJ is providing advice to  public authorities as requested.  As the program component manager, you'll be responsible for providing support to the  separate MoJ for capacity development to improve the  perpetration of fair administration in the Federal administration.  

Responsibilities and Tasks  

• You provide premonitory and training services to the MoJ for capacity development of implementation, monitoring, and raising awareness regarding the Administrative Procedure Proclamation with a specific focus on the participatory drafting of directives and their promulgation.  

• You provide specialized advice to the Civil Service Commission on the development and implementation of a training module on the  introductory principles of  executive procedure as part of a standardized introductory course for inferior civil servants.  

• You support the MoJ and the indigenous governments on the legislative adoption of the Federal Administrative Procedure Proclamation into indigenous legislation.  

• You're supporting the delivery of internal or external premonitory services related to the implementation of the new  executive procedure.  • You support in feeding the programme’s M&E System with applicable data, observations, and analysis.  

• Other tasks as required.  

Job Requirements  

Qualifications  

• terminated university studies in the field of law or public administration.  

• Profound knowledge of  executive law and  executive procedure law.  

• Sound knowledge of methods and instruments employed in adult education.  

Professional experience  

• Several years of professional experience as a lawyer or public administrator in the thematic areas of  executive law,  executive procedure, and monitoring.  • Training experience regarding topics related to  executive law.

 • Working experience in the context of TC projects.  Other knowledge,  fresh competencies  

• Strong commitment, team spirit, reliability, politic chops, conflict sensitivity, gender competence and intercultural competence.  

• Ability to think and act strategically, conceptually, and analytically.

 • Strong cooperation, communication and premonitory skills, political sensitivity and networking ability.  

• Fluent in English and Amharic.  How to Apply  Application procedure  Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with  theirnon-returnable recent CV via Email hreth@giz.de

 Financial Management and Administration Specialist  

Vacancy Announcement#090/2023  Financial Management and Administration Specialist  Skills Development Cluster/ Social Transformation Group

Contract duration30.04.2026  

Application deadline27.05.2023

 Duty station Addis Ababa  The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German public- benefit civil Enterprise. GIZ works worldwide in the field of  transnational cooperation for sustainable development and has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas. We work to shape a  unborn worth living in over 120 countries around the world.  The “ Programme to Support Good Governance in Ethiopia ” aims to strengthen state and civil society frameworks to support the transformation into a popular and inclusive  indigenous state. The programme advises central governmental andnon-governmental actors who hold  crucial positions in the transformation process of the Ethiopian governance system.  Overall Responsibilities  GIZ is seeking a qualified candidate for the  ensuing position  Financial Management and Administration Specialist  The Financial Management and Administration Specialist is responsible for support to the following objectives  

• Implementation and monitoring of an overall smooth and correct contract processing and controlling of the program in line with GIZ procedures following internationally accepted procurement and tender procedures.  

• Training for partners of  fiscal management of Financing Contracts.  

General Tasks  

The Financial Management and Administration Specialist performs the following tasks  

• Financial Processing of (1) financings including Grant agreements, Financing agreements and Original subsidies, (2) construction contracts and( 3) service contracts, within the threshold on programme level and coordinating with GIZ country office Ethiopia as well as with GIZ Headquarters Germany.  

• Ensures that contracts within the section are done correctly, according to GIZ rules and regulations, and supports the programme managers to monitor the programme spending.  

• Controlling for deadlines of contracts, follow up of contracts with programme manager.  

• Support of Financing Recipients.  

• Executes  fiscal and  executive suitability test of partners.  

• Executes interim checks of financial documentation with Financing Recipients.  

• Planning, organisation and execution of trainings for partners in contracting and  agreement procedures, including  fiscal reporting to GIZ.  

• Supports partners in all  fiscal and  executive questions on the settlement for Backing Contracts.  

• Effective coordination with colleagues at the GIZ headquarters Germany, the GIZ Country Office Ethiopia & Djibouti, the applicable cluster in which the programme is embedded, and the Programme Office.  

• Consulting programme  director on  executive issues concerning tender and  constricting  styles for  utmost effective programme  perpetration.  

• give required needed documents for an adjudicator whenever Internal or external Control is conducted and assists on follow- up of adjudicator’s findings.  

• Report irregularities observed, if any, to the superior.  Job Requirements  Required educational qualifications, professional experience, and competency  Qualifications  • University degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or Economics.  Professional experience  

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a finance and Administration officer in the private sector, Government, NGO, or  transnational organizations.  

• Very good understanding of civil and indigenous government  mates and the NGO landscape.  B. Other knowledge,  fresh competencies  

• Excellent English and Amharic language skills, both written and oral.  

• High degree of initiative, integrity, and accountability.  

• Good  tone- organization, strong interpersonal skills, and results- orientation.  

• Ability to work structured and maintain the overview in a complex  terrain; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to work under time pressure; stress tolerance and patience.  

• High work ethic and willingness to travel, discipline, and punctuality.  

• Social, intercultural understanding and interest, flexibility, sense of diplomacy, ability to work in a politically sensitive  terrain, highly motivated.  

• Willingness to upgrade skills as required by the tasks to be performed.  

• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies( related software) and computer applications( MS Office)  How to Apply  operation procedure  Interested and  good candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with  theirnon-returnable recent CV via Email  hreth@giz.de 

Procurement and Contracting Specialist

“Procurement and Contracting Specialist’’

GIZ- Internal/External Vacancy Announcement ‘# vacancy number 089/2023’

“Energizing Developement”

Brief Description of the project/ unit

As an  transnational cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit( GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development policy objectives.  In Ethiopia, GIZ has been working for  further than 40 years in bilateral cooperation on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development( BMZ) and on the commission of other  transnational donors.  GIZ is implementing  colorful energy projects in Ethiopia with the aim to support a sustainable supply of energy services. This is also intended to contribute to Ethiopia’s  public strategies( National Electrification Plan, Growth & Transformation Plan, Climate flexible Green Economy). The energy projects under the GIZ Energy Portfolio Ethiopia include Energising Development( EnDev); Energy Solutions for Displacement Settings( ESDS); Green Peoples Energy( GBE) and the German- Ethiopia Energy Cooperation( GEEC). GIZ works in close cooperation with the Ministry of Water and Energy( MoWE) as its main political  mate in the implementation of the programme.  Job Summary  The Procurement and Contract Officer is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive range of procurement, contract and customs  concurrence management services necessary to ensure the achievement of deliverables within the Energy Portfolio Ethiopia( EPE). S/ he liaises with the country office as well as head quarter for all procurement and  constricting activities.  

Duration of contract Until June 31, 2024  

Application deadline 27 May 2023  

Required Candidates 1  

Place of Work Addis Ababa  

Responsibilities and Duties  

Job Description  

Responsibilities  

Job Summary  

The Procurement and Contract Officer is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive range of procurement, contract and customs clearance management services necessary to ensure the achievement of deliverables within the Energy Portfolio Ethiopia( EPE). S/ he liaises with the country office as well as head quarter for all procurement and contracting activities.  Responsiblities  The incumbent is responsible for the  

• Purchasing materials and  outfit for Energy Portfolio Ethiopia in accordance with GIZ rules.  

• Coordinating the customs clearance for imported materials together with the GIZ country office.  

• Informing  separate departments on time about the status of procurement, contract and customs clearance.  

• Coordinating effectively with colleagues in the  executive section and  functional teams.

 • Prepare  colorful types of contracts and follow up contract implementation in collaboration with the project implementation teams.

 • Maintain a procurement and contract follow up database.  

• Liaise directly with GIZ country office procurement and service as well as the finance department.  

• Identify bottlenecks and recommend changes for the improvement of procurement and contract process. Within this context, s he fulfils the following tasks .

Tasks  Procurement of Materials  

• Receives and reviews purchase requests for clarity, compliance, detail completeness, and obtains  fresh information, as reuired.  

• Purchasing of materials requested by the user department and units as per the specification and deliver the items to the storekeeper by  icing proper documentation.

• Keeps him-/ herself informed about the GIZ regulations for procurement and keeps contact with the procurement department of the GIZ Office in Addis Ababa.  

• Drafts standard letters for quotations and orders and collectspro-forma invoices  

• Prepare price analysis for decision making.  

• Ensures that materials bought on original markets are of high quality and reasonable price.  

• Compile lists of sources of original procurement for request, quotations and proposal for bids and liaises with implicit suppliers.  

• Upload contracts to the GIZ data management system  

Procurement of services  

• Receives and reviews contracting requests for clarity, compliance, detail completeness, and obtains  fresh information, as required.  

• Prepare contracts within the project limit and follow up contracts prepared at the country office.  

• Maintains a database for consulting and other service providers.  

• Upload contracts to the GIZ data management system.  

• Keeps himself informed about the GIZ regulations for colorful types of contracting and liaise with the country office contract and finance departments.  

Customs Clearing tasks  

• Work  nearly with original transitors to ensure close coordination and synchronization of all transit activities and maintain documentation and files.  

• Work closely with implementation partners to obtain necessary documents.  

• Prepare and submit all necessary paperwork related to imported goods for duty free entry.  

• Monitors shipment  appearance and requests in advance for copies of shipping documents from suppliers.

• Organize/ co-ordinate the pick- up of goods.  

General Duties  

• Immediately reports all problems involving procurement, contracting and logistics.  

• Represents the interests and always acts on behalf of the GIZ- EnDev Ethiopia program  

Carries out tasks applicable to the programme which may not be explicitly mentioned in the job description as per request.  

Job Requirements  

Qualifications  

• University degree in business management, procurement and supplies management or equivalent is preferred, but other educational background will be accepted with applicable work experience.  

Professional experience  

• Minimum of five( 5) times professional experience in procurement, contracting and customs clearance work.  

• Knowledge of Customs clearance regulation and applicable stakeholders  

• similar job experience in government and international organizations are preferred  

• Good knowledge of the GIZ rules and regulations is preferred.  

• Knowledge of standard computer applications  similar as MS Office applications, in particular Excel.  

• Excellent knowledge of English, written & spoken, is required.  

• Trustworthiness and ability to maintaining strict confidentiality and observing data protection and associated guidelines where applicable.  

• Ability to work  singly, unsupervised, and as part of a multilateral and  transnational team.  Other knowledge,  

Additional competencies  

\• Ability to work in a team and with a minimum of instructions  

• Excellent conceptualizing and editorial skills  

• Excellent skills in compiling and presenting information in an charming and  terse manner  

• Excellent oral and spoken communication and presentation skills.  

• Written and oral fluency in English is a must  • Being familiar with  transnational development cooperation partners  similar as GIZ EnDev including their approaches and procedures is strongly recommended.  

• Very good working knowledge of standard ICT applications of MS Office( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and willingness to obtain proficiency in GIZ-specific applications( MS Teams, OneDrive, OneNote, IDA)  How to Apply  Application procedure  Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with  theirnon-returnable recent CV only via dispatchhreth@giz.de  Note  Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position ‘ Communication Specialist#095/2023 in the subject line of your dispatch  operation.  

Due to the large number of  operations, we  classify  operations with vacancy  figures.  

operations without vacancy  figures in subject lines might not be  distributed in the applicable  brochure and could be disqualified.  Only short- listed  campaigners will be  communicated .  We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.  operations from  good women are encouraged.  “ Please  relate to our brochureto learn  further about GIZ’s  seductive benefit package. ”