Migration and Diaspora Advisor |
GIZ-Internal/External Vacancy Announcement #102/2021
PMD Programme
The advisor fulfils a crucial role in the implementation of the global Programme Migration & Diaspora (PMD) in Ethiopia. S/he represents the programme in the country and coordinates the implemented activities. S/he carries out his/her work in close coordination with the programme manager in charge of Ethiopia at GIZ’s head office in Eschborn. S/he also cooperates closely with the GIZ Country Office Ethiopia. The advisor provides input for the annual operational planning of PMD in Ethiopia and develops proposals for country-specific activities within the context of each component and independently carries out these activities after they have been approved by management. An important responsibility of the advisor lies in the provision of advisory services to highly qualified migrants and the provision of country-specific expertise to the programme manager. The advisor cooperates with the placement officer in charge of Ethiopia in related fields of activity, especially in the component Knowledge Transfer through development-oriented return (Returning Experts).
Contract duration: June 30, 2022
Tasks
Information and advice
Placement
Networking
Diaspora Cooperation
Overarching tasks
Monitoring and evaluation
Required qualifications, professional experience and additional competencies
The Advisor is an Ethiopian national and has lived in Germany for an extended period. S/he holds a university degree and preferably has gained professional experience in Germany. S/he has a good insight into the structure of the Ethiopian diaspora in Germany. S/he is fluent in Amharic and English and knowledge of German is an asset. S/he demonstrates solid knowledge of Ethiopia, its socio-political situation and its culture. Ideally s/he has gained some working experience and basic knowledge of German development cooperation. S/he is able to represent the programme in Ethiopia with internal and external stakeholders.