Technical Advisor (Anti-Corruption/LEA Collaboration/Detection)

JOB ADVERTISEMENT –
TECHNICAL ADVISOR (ANTI-CORRUPTION/ LEA COLLABORATION/DETECTION)

A. Background
The PFEM project is implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It Supports key Actors in the public finance system in Malawi on aspects of budget execution, the management of public contracts and revenue mobilization. The project focuses on building institutional capacity, the use of digital systems and change management.

As of May 2024, the project work is expected to substantially expand to include the area of anti-corruption in the context of a multi-donor action. As Part of a newly created project component, central state anti-corruption institutions are to be strengthened in their performance and cooperation. In line with the thematic expansion, a project extension until March 2028 is planned.

B. Tasks
The Technical Advisor (Anti-corruption/LEA collaboration/detection) will perform the following tasks:

• Provide content-related and conceptual advice on strengthening inter-agency collaboration among law enforcement agencies.
• Provide content-related and conceptual advice on strengthening detection systems (e.g. asset declaration, beneficial ownership registry, whistle-blower protection).
• Support in the identification, preparation and steering of consultancy missions. This includes the development of Terms of References, preparation of procurement documents in line with GIZ rules and technical evaluation of offers from bidders.
• Provide technical coordination with relevant stakeholders of the project and with development partners in the field of financial control processes.
• Implementation of cross-cutting tasks such as event and knowledge management, project monitoring and reporting.
• Provide input to the preparation of conferences, workshops, study trips and other events (technical aspects).

C. Required Qualifications, competences, and experience:

Qualifications

• University Degree from a recognized university (or comparable training) in the field of Public Administration, Law, Police Management, Financial Crime Investigation or comparable fields of study.

Professional experience

• At least 6 years’ work experience in law enforcement institutions or in a relevant technical advisory role.
• In-depth understanding of politically sensitive investigations and prosecutions.
• Familiarity with approaches to strengthen inter-agency cooperation.
• Familiarity (ideally: demonstrated experience) with capacity building approaches on a human, organizational and policy field level.
• In-depth knowledge of the institutional landscape relevant to anti-corruption & law enforcement in Malawi.
• Demonstrated experience in advising central level government institutions in the context of public administration reform processes, ideally relevant to anti-corruption.
• Finely tuned organizational skills and ability to work on one’s own initiative at the conceptual level.
• Very good working knowledge of ICT (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office).
• Fluent in English.

D. How To Apply
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their electronic detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of certificates, and one-paged cover letter, demonstrating how they are meeting the above requirements to giz-malawi-hr@giz.de.

The following reference code of the call for application is strictly to be indicated in the subject line of the applicant’s email: TA/LEA/2024/3/Name of applicant.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Head of HR
GIZ Malawi
P.O. Box 31131
Lilongwe 3.

The deadline for receiving applications is 16th April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected.