Technical Advisor Software Developer

The Technical Advisor performs the following responsibilities and tasks:

Responsibilities

• Act as a Task Manager to plan, prepare and implement selected Digital Initiatives across economic sectors in Africa based on GIZ/Smart Africa priorities

• Advise and implement different digital initiatives in parallel to drive digital economic development across sectors and countries

Tasks

• Formulate technical documentation to advance project implementation in selected digital economy areas (e.g. Policy Briefs, Recommendations, Concept Note, ToR, Agenda, etc.)

• Provide advisory, quality control and due diligence by reviewing and commenting technical documentation that require inputs from a Digital Economy perspective.

• Plan, prepare and implement GIZ tender packages (ToR, Budget, etc.) to contract service providers; steer and manage consultancies from technical and budget perspective independently, in close consultation and coordination with Smart Africa.

• Analyse, research and formulate strategic narratives to contextualize global and regional digital policy initiatives (e.g. Global Digital Compact) for strategic use by GIZ and Smart Africa

• Lead regular operational planning for selected digital initiatives in close cooperation with Smart Africa 

• Lead stakeholder engagement and management processes to steer product and/or process development with active partner involvement.

• Advise Smart Africa on partnership opportunities to contribute to the development and/or implementation of the joint digital initiatives and assist in mobilising partnerships in close cooperation with a Technical Advisor on Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation

• Organise workshops and consultations that provide guidance on digital policy and other GIZ/Smart Africa priorities for knowledge sharing and capacity building

• Provide support to other tasks and duties deemed relevant to the request of management

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications and professional experience

• Master’s Degree in Technology, Economics, IT, Political Science, Finance or any other related field

• At least 7 years professional experience in coordinating and implementing digital economy initiatives in various sectors, preferably across African regions

• At least 5 years professional experience in policy research, analysis and writing relevant to the digital economy

• Proven track record of planning, coordinating and steering multiple products and/or process developments in parallel

• Proven track record of having led stakeholder engagement and management processes

• Proven track record of advisory/consulting experience

Additional Skills Required

• Carry outstanding work ethic and motivation to act reliable, dedicated, and disciplined without much guidance and supervision.

• High level of intercultural competence, diplomacy, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently, across diverse teams, and under tight deadlines in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.

• Strong service-oriented thinker to provide professional and proactive advisory to GIZ and GIZ partner organisations.

• Brings intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Ability to implement multiple processes simultaneously

• Previous working experience with GIZ and/or the pan-African organisations is an asset

• Excellent IT Skills (Microsoft Office, MS Teams, data management and analysis)

• Excellent communication skills in business English (written, verbal), French is an asset

How to apply

GIZ will only assess applications which meet the following criteria:

• Cover Letter must clearly state your motivation for applying for the position and outline your competencies why you are the best suited candidate addressing qualifications, competencies and experiences asked for in this advert. Cover Letter must not exceed one (1) page and be submitted in PDF Format.

• CVs must include three professional references of previous employment including contact details and must not exceed four (4) pages to be submitted in PDF format.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references), via our electronic job portal by using the button “Apply”; until 11th June 2025 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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