Job Vacancy: Advisor on Institutional Capacity Building with GIZ & African Union Commission (AUC) in Addis Ababa

Overview

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is in search of an Advisor on Institutional Capacity Building to be seconded to the African Union Commission (AUC) beneath the GIZ African Union Institutional Capacity Building Programme (ICBP). The place will probably be primarily based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with an preliminary contract interval from March 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026.

This alternative affords an opportunity to contribute to strengthening the institutional capacities of the AUC, supporting Africa’s place on world governance points, and advancing the African Union’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.

About GIZ

GIZ is a worldwide service supplier dedicated to sustainable growth, working throughout 120 international locations to realize worldwide cooperation objectives. Since 2004, GIZ has partnered with the African Union to advertise inclusive progress and sustainable growth on the continent. Key areas of engagement embrace peacebuilding, governance, sustainable financial progress, and well being.

Responsibilities

As the Advisor, you’ll:

• Provide technical assist to the AUC in creating and aligning African frequent positions on world coverage priorities.
• Strengthen institutional information administration and capability constructing throughout the AUC.
• Develop and implement inside and exterior communication methods, together with social media initiatives.
• Support consultations and deliberations to harmonize African frequent positions.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, each regionally and internationally.
• Offer technical help to AU senior management throughout world conferences and negotiations.

Key Activities

• Organizing and pooling information for worldwide discussions.
• Facilitating communication with stakeholders in Africa and globally.
• Developing communication methods to reinforce Africa’s world visibility on public coverage points.
• Supporting consultations on African positions in world governance.
• Strengthening the AUC’s capability to speak successfully on key coverage points.

Qualifications

Applicants ought to have:

• A Master’s diploma in Communication Science, Social Media Studies, Political Science, or a associated area.
• At least 7 years {of professional} expertise in Africa, together with with public establishments or worldwide organizations.
• Knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063.
• Strong communication, networking, and analytical expertise.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365, digital communication, and social media instruments.
• Fluency in French and proficiency in English or one other AU official language.

Application Details

To apply, ship:

1. A motivational letter.
2. An up to date CV with at the very least three referee contacts.

Email your application to hr_au@giz.de with the topic line:
“ICBP – Advisor on Institutional Capacity Building – [Your Name]”

Deadline: January 30, 2025 (Midnight EAT).

GIZ is dedicated to equal alternative employment and values range in the office.

See the Call for Applications or visit the website for additional data.

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