Job Vacancies @ GIZ Ghana – 2 Positions
GIZ is recruiting to fill the following positions in Ghana:
1.) Technical Advisor (Biomedical Engineer)
2.) Intern, PFM
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Technical Advisor (Biomedical Engineer)
Project Brief
• develoPPP was set up by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to foster the involvement of the private sector in areas where business opportunities and development policy initiatives overlap.
• It offers financial and technical support for companies that want to do business or have already begun operating in developing and emerging-market countries.
Scope of the Role:
• The Technical Advisor is responsible for implementing health related develoPPP measures such as “Development and Production of COVID-19 RNA rapid tests and strengthening of local laboratory capacities”.
Task
• implements health-related develoPPP measures such as “Development and Production of COVID-19 RNA rapid tests and strengthening of local
laboratory capacities”, “Capacity building on vaccine safety and effectiveness”, “Training of Biomedical Engineers”, etc.
• supports the management of the above projects in accordance with the order and project goals and activities agreed with the partner, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior
• coordinates and assists in preparing and implementing project activities and carries out other activities required for implementing these measures
• contracts third parties and supports procurement to deliver services in cooperation with the respective administrative department of the GIZ Ghana Country Office
• advises partner institutions on order clarification, identifies needs, develops concepts and strategies, and provides technical input
cooperates with local communities, relevant organization and nongovernmental agencies in the project environment, as well as with other projects
to improve and maintain good working relationships
• innovation and knowledge management and communication of innovations integrates results and experiences into teamwork and the work of all relevant groups
Qualification Required & Experience
• M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering or related field with ideally specific knowledge of diagnostics/medical devices
• at least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position
• experience working in the Ghanaian health sector and Global Health
• very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• very good communication and negotiation skills
• strong managerial and organisational competence
• willingness to travel (abroad) regularly
• very good knowledge of the English language; very good knowledge of the
• French language is an asset
• willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
• ability to work independently but also in a team
• ability to take initiative and work in a multicultural environment
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:
hr-ghana@giz-de under the Job Code 2022/develoPPP/21/03. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider application unsuccessful.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race,
and religion are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 10 April, 2022
2.) Intern, PFM
Project Brief
• The Public Financial Management (PFM) Component of GovID’s main objective is to strengthen the capacity for budgetary management that is geared towards inclusive development (at the national and sub-national levels).
• Partner institutions include Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Gender & social Protection, National Planning Commission and Financial Intelligence Center
Scope of the Role:
• The intern will be part of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Component of the Governance for Inclusive Development (GovID) Programme, working specifically on interventions combatting illicit financial flows (IFFs) and serious and organized crime (SOC).
• The GovID team works with Law Enforcement Agencies and other relevant state and non-state institutions to strengthen structures and systems aligned with national policies on combatting IFF & SOC in
Tasks
• Support the planning, preparing, implementing, monitoring and communicating of capacity building interventions with partner institutions to strengthen systems aligned with national policies that combat illicit financial flows and serious and organised crime.
• Contribute to the timely implementation of workplans and assist in monitoring of activities and report on progress
• Contribute to the reporting and knowledge management of the GovID Programme
• Support in the organization of workshops, meetings, events and trainings including the preparation of the agenda, logistical organization and preparing other relevant documentation before and after event including report writing
• Conduct desk research, including media monitoring, on issues or themes related to IFF/SOC in Ghana which would be of potential relevance to the
programme
• Support regular engagements with partner institutions and other relevant stakeholders
Qualification Required & Experience
• Students currently enrolled in a master’s Programme or having finished their Bachelor’s degree in the field of Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies or any relevant field of the social sciences less than six months ago by the start of the internship may apply
• Foundational knowledge and strong interest in good governance and corruption related issues with particularly focus on Serious and Organized Crime related issues including Illicit Financial flows, AntiMoney Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Motivated team player with an organized, systematic, proactive, detail- and goal-oriented work approach
• Excellent command of the English language (written & spoken)
• Ideally, you have already gained some practical experience in international cooperation.
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:
adwoa.adu@giz.de / patrick.ogbey@giz.de. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider application unsuccessful.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race,
and religion are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 15 April, 2022
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