Vacancy Announcement 

Project Management Advisor 

For The project on “Cooperation on Peace, Security and Responsible Resource Governance in the Great Lakes of Africa”

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development; Good Governance; Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and regional projects in the Great Lakes Region.

Summary of the Project

Co-funded by BMZ, the European Union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has been commissioned to implement the project “Cooperation on peace, security and responsible governance of natural resources in the Great Lakes Region of Africa” from December 2022 – to May 2026. The lead executing agency of the project is the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), a regional mechanism mandated to coordinate initiatives to create conditions for security, stability, and sustainable development between its 12 Member States (MS). The overall objective of the project is to strengthen cooperation on the responsible governance of natural resources for peace and security in the Great Lakes Region.

ICGLR’s Strategic Plan 2022 – 2026 serves as a guiding framework for the institution in its efforts to implement ICGLR’s Pact on Security, Stability and Development. ICGLR’s Strategic Plan aims to foster the role of ICGLR as a regional force for peace, security, stability and development. In this regard, 5 strategic priorities have been identified: 1) Peace and Security, 2) Democracy and Good Governance, 3) Economic Development and Regional Integration, 4) Gender, Women and Children, and 5) Enhancing Organizational Capacities of the Conference Secretariat. In line with Strategic priority 5 of ICGLR’s Strategic Plan, one of the key outputs of the project relates to strengthening the technical and organisational capacities of the secretariat. In order to reach this output strong project management competencies are essential.

Therefore, GIZ is recruiting candidates for the position of Project Management Advisor for the project on “Cooperation on Peace, Security and Responsible Resource Governance in the Great Lakes of Africa”

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 12 months (renewable upon review)

Position: one (1)

Start date: 01.11.2024

The Advisor performs the following responsibilities and tasks:

Responsibilities 

The Advisor coordinates the activities under Output 1 of the project and provides general oversight to the planning and implementation of the measures, whilst specifically providing technical assistance on project and process management in the areas of finance, procurement and human resource management. In addition, the Advisor will support the Deputy Program Director in the overall planning, monitoring and reporting of the project.

Tasks 

The Advisor performs the following tasks:

• Provides advice and support to the partner organization on project management strategies and methodologies
• Develops project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies
• Recommends ways to improve current processes, ensuring greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supports the formulation of terms of reference and the selection and supervision of third parties for the implementation of project activities, including the evaluation of services provided.
• Identifies risks early, develops contingency plans, and implements risk management practices.
• Advises on how to effectively communicate with stakeholders, manage expectations, and keep them informed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assists in developing the skills of project managers and teams through training and mentoring, ensuring that they can effectively manage projects in the future.
• Supports establishing metrics for tracking project performance and providing advice on reporting systems that keep stakeholders updated on progress, costs, and risks.

Another duties/additional task

• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience 

Qualifications and professional experience

• University degree in the field of development studies, business administration, information and communication technology or related field
• At least 10 years of experience working on project management and very good knowledge of the relevant process and quality control requirements
• Several years of professional experience in working with governmental and/or multilateral organizations: building organizational capacities and overseeing project implementation
• Experience in control and quality management of consulting companies, experts and financing contracts
• Ability to quickly get familiarised with new subject areas, to grasp relevant aspects conceptually and in a well-structured manner and to develop them further with own ideas
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
• Solution-orientated and reliable way of working as well as independent and proactive
• Commitment, team spirit, diplomatic skills and intercultural competence

Other knowledge and additional competences

• Fluency in French and English (C1 level)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Power point), and relevant internet and email software
• Flexibility to travel in the Great Lakes Region

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) via our electronic job portal by using the button “apply”; until 30^thSeptember 2024 at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation. We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

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