Advisor (Private Sector Development & Communications)

BACKGROUND 

The regional project “Employment Promotion for Women for the Green Transformation in Africa” (WE4D) aims to improve women’s employment opportunities, especially in green sectors and in companies and value chains that are driving the green transformation on the African continent. This is achieved via supporting market-oriented education and training, measures to improve the transition to the labour market, foster employment in value chains and improving the competitiveness of start-ups and MSMEs. The project is active in Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, South África, Tanzania, Togo and Uganda. WE4D is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Devel­opment (BMZ) and co-funded by Norway and the European Union (EU). The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is responsible for project implementation.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Advisor is responsible for providing strategic and technical support in the following areas:

Private Sector Development

• Management of partnership projects and interventions and the provision of technical advice to ensure successful achievement of green skills development, entrepreneurship and matching initiatives with focus on women, youth and Persons with Disabilities
• Promotion of the cooperation with the private sector and other key stakeholders from training institutions, civil society, government and international cooperation for the creation of greens jobs for women

Communication & Knowledge Management

• Manage internal and external communication for WE4D Malawi, including knowledge management and support for partnership project communication
• Steer a service contract on communications and coordinate with the consultants on communication activities
• Enhance the visibility of projects by supporting the organization of events and PR-related activities

 TASKS

Private Sector Development

• Plan and implement strategies and measures to promote entrepreneurship for employment, with special focus on green sectors, women-led MSMEs, women access to green jobs and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
• Manage enterprise development partnerships projects and measures in coordination with the partners (training institutions, private sector, government, etc.): e.g. organization and moderation of planning workshops, preparation of partnership technical and contractual documents, advise during the implementation, monitor expenditures and coordinate monitoring and documentation of agreed activities and results
• Coordinate with other development partners, the private sector and development organizations and identify the potential for cooperation
• Organize consultancies (development of concepts, ToRs, contracting of consultants, coaching and guiding consultants, quality checks of consultant reports) and procurement
• Provide data, information and feedback for regular programme progress monitoring and reporting.

Communication & Knowledge Management

• Develop and implement WE4D Malawi’s external and internal communication strategy, tools and activities in line with the strategy of the overall WE4D programme
• Lead the drafting, production and dissemination of internal and external communication products in cooperation with national and international service providers
• Plan and organize together with implementing partners, outreach events and field visits to promote WE4D in Malawi
• Organise and maintain a database of high-quality photos, communication materials and knowledge products for easy access and knowledge management in line with GIZ data protection policies
• Contribute to communication working groups within GIZ Malawi and the WE4D programme on a regional level

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Qualifications 

1. Education/training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (business administration, technical education, gender studies, agriculture, communications, public relations or other programme related discipline). Additional qualifications in the area of development cooperation and/or in the areas of TVET, employment promotion and/or private sector development are an asset.
2. Excellent writing and communication skills
3. Language: Excellent language skills in English and Chichewa

Professional experience:  

1. At least 5 years of professional experience in employment promotion and private sector development with a focus on women. Experience in communications and / or marketing, public relations and knowledge of relevant forums & media on national and regional level are an asset.
2. Experience in partnerships with the private sector and in working with training institutions.
3. Experience in the field of international cooperation; experience in promoting gender equality, women economic empowerment and green transformation
4. Sector experience in green sectors (renewable energy, waste management/ circular economy, sustainable agriculture) or greening sectors (green approaches in transport and logistics or construction).
5. Experience in moderation and facilitation of processes, workshops and events
6. Good knowledge of approaches to promote gender equality and green transformation.

Soft skills: 

1. Teamwork and ability to work in multi-cultural teams across countries
2. Strong networking skills
3. Initiative, proactive and working under minimum supervision
4. Management and advisory skills and strategic thinking
5. Strong sense for aesthetics of visual products

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.

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