Job Vacancies @ GIZ Ghana – 3 Positions
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Human Resource Specialist
2.) Technical Advisor (C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF)
3.) Technical Advisor (Regional project: “Promotion of Rule of Law and Judiciary in Africa“)
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Human Resource Specialist
Project Brief
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a publicbenefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide.
• We work on behalf of the German Government, supporting public and private sector clients in various areas, including economic development and
employment, energy and environment, peace and security.
• Our activities cover three priority areas, Energy and Climate dealing with renewable energy and energy efficiency: Training and Sustainable Growth for decent jobs, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies focusing on good governance
Scope of the Role
• The Human Resource Specialist is responsible for delivering general HR services towards the achievement of the human resource strategy
particularly in the areas of recruitment, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee engagement and employee
relations.
• The Human Resource Specialist also supports the implementation of HR policies and procedures as required
Tasks
• Responsible for the project or department vacancy planning and the effective management and delivery of the recruitment process of all level
employees ensuring procedures are followed to fill the vacancy with the most suitable candidate in a timely and efficient manner.
• Determine the appropriate contract based on national labour law and the material and formal conditions and draw up the employment contract based on the standard GIZ contract and local hiring conditions.
• Oversee immigration process (invitation and introductory letters) and advise employees on immigration issues to maintain compliance with all
applicable immigration rules and regulations.
• Formulate/update human resource policies and procedures formanagement approval, update the employee handbook to reflect any changes in consultation with company lawyer and ensure all HR policies are duly implemented and adhered to Coordinate learning and development programmes and ensure that employees identified training and developmental needs are met within agreed periods by developing periodical training plans and training calendars to meet training needs identified.
• Resolve and effectively advise team leaders and employees in dealing with employee relations issues and maintaining good relations.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field with a relevant HR professional certification an advantage e.g. CIPD,
IHRMP, PHRi or SHRM At least 3 years’ professional experience in the same or comparable position
• Experience with HRIS/Applicant Tracking databases is a plus.
• Knowledge of HR software and MS Suite are essential and good presentation skills.
• Familiar with HR systems, processes, and procedures and advisory on HR Issues
• Good Knowledge of Industrial Relations/ National labour and social law
• Impressive track record in a service provider and governance role
• Awareness of how to handle HR issues appropriately (confidentiality, data protection)
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
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:
hr-ghana@giz.de under the Job Code 2022/CO/02/06. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 16 June, 2022
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply
2.) Technical Advisor (C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF)
Project Brief
• The overall objective of the CFF is to reduce GHG emissions and enhance climate resilience in cities by mobilizing finance for city-level climate change action.
• The project preparation facility CFF, provides technical assistance to selected C40 cities in developing and emerging countries to prepare
technically sound and financially sustainable low carbon and climate resilient infrastructure projects
Scope of the Role
• The main function of the Technical Advisor (TA) is to provide technical advice and capacity development support to the AMA’s Municipal Waste
Department during the preparation of the finance-ready waste project.
• The TA will support the AMA’s project team in identifying and developing technical studies and possible financial options to prepare the
project, as well as working with the city to identify and offer appropriate actions to address capacity and knowledge activities. The TA will ensure the mainstreaming of the equity and inclusion perspective.
Tasks
• Serve as a focal point between the city administration, the project team in the city, technical national and international consultants/advisors; and members of the implementing agencies (GIZ & C40) located in Accra, London, South Africa and Germany;
• Support the city administration in the identification and delivery of technical assistance and capacity development measures;
• Supporting the city project team in developing ToRs for the procurement
of national/ international technical consultants;
• Support GIZ in the procurement of local and international consultancy services and in the supervision of the delivery of consultancy services on a day-to-day basis (quality control of deliverables, technical backstopping);
• Provide regular updates on the progress with respect to project objectives, CFF indicators, and potential issues that could affect implementation to the CFF coordination team (GIZ and C40), including identifying and managing potential project risks;
• Support the city administration to share lessons learnt with other cities and contribute, when possible, to the development of tools and other
knowledge products developed by the CFF;
• Act as an advisor to the city in meetings and discussions with potential funders and other interested stakeholders;
• Build and maintain professional relationships with relevant organizations in the field, e.g. international donor organizations, financial organizations, civil society organizations, and relevant academic institutions;
• Work with the local offices of GIZ in the country on administrative and logistical aspects.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Masters degree in Urban Planning/Management, Engineering, Climate Change or Environmental Studies or a related field;
• Minimum professional experience of 5 years working for or with the public administration, and a thorough understanding of the structure of local government and the administrative processes of Ghana’s municipal and state governments, and their administrations;
• At least 8 years work experience in the field of municipal solid waste or composting project development;
• Proven work experience in project development and management, ideally in the area of financing waste, or urban climate infrastructure projects;
• Demonstratable experience working with community organisations or the informal sector in waste management is an advantage;
• Strong understanding of the national and local content including political situation, regulations, stakeholders and institutions relevant for the project;
• Strong networking, stakeholder engagement and management experience, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with the AMA and communities where the project will be developed to ensure it is well supported;
• Ability to navigate effectively in political environments and with the participation of multiple stakeholders;
• Practical experience in advising senior technical personnel and personnel responsible for making decisions in public administrations;
• Experience in procuring, contracting and closely supervising external consultants;
• Sector experience in solid waste treatment, particularly for organic waste;
• Experience in developing in person and virtual workshops and knowledge exchange sessions;
• High commitment, self-organization and teamwork skills
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:
hr-ghana@giz.de under the Job Code 2022/CFF/01/06. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 15 June, 2022
GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion
are encouraged to apply.
3.) Technical Advisor (Regional project: “Promotion of Rule of Law and Judiciary in Africa“)
Project Brief
• The GIZ regional project: “Promotion of Rule of Law and Judiciary in Africa“is present in four African countries.
• The second project phase starts in July 2022 for a period of three years. The main objectives will be to increase the access to (formal or informal) justice by vulnerable groups, provide legal services to entrepreneurs, promote alternative dispute resolution and to give better access to legal documents by digital tools
Scope of the Role
• The Technical Advisor is responsible for the technical/thematic planning, preparation and implementation of project activities
Tasks
• Assessing the needs and potentials of beneficiary groups in the project’s fields of intervention and adapting project activities accordingly
Installing/developing a good flow of communication and information-sharing with project partners (civil society, partner ministry, trade unions, etc.) and other stakeholders Contributing to the strategic planning and conceptualizing of the project’s (sub-) objectives and implementation
Jointly responsible with the partner institution for preparing, implementing and documenting training events, workshops, forums, meetings and other
project activities, while ensuring GIZ quality standards
• Assisting partner institutions and international advisers from both a technical and administrative perspective in carrying out activities that are financed by the project (consultancies, grant agreements, local subsidies…)
• Supporting the offices activities from a logistical, administrative and financial perspective
• Conducting surveys of project beneficiaries, monitoring of the project’s objectives and indicators, as well as evaluating project activities and promoting knowledge management
Qualification Required & Experience
• Master’s degree (strict requirement) in law, political science, sociology/anthropology, project management or related fields
• At least 8 years of professional experience in project management in the sector of development cooperation, preferably in the project’s fields of action
• At least 8 years of professional experience in the area of access to justice (formal or informal), legal aid and legal advice to vulnerable groups and/or legal services and alternative dispute resolution for entrepreneurs. Additional experience in the fields of either legal tech or integrity in the justice sector are advantages
• At least 6 years of professional experience in the sub-region and/or with regional/international organizations. A previous employment by GIZ is an advantage
• Solid (preferably academic) knowledge and understanding of the concepts of gender mainstreaming and alternative dispute resolution
• Highly impact-driven and focused on the needs/potentials of project beneficiaries
• Fluent written and oral mastery of the English language.
• Language skills in French or German are an advantage
• Proven analytical and organizational skills, as well as autonomy, flexibility, initiative-oriented and problem-solving skills
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:
hr-ghana@giz.de under the Job Code 2022/GoVID/06/06. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 20 June, 2022
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion
are encouraged to apply.
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