2023-03-29

Advisor (m/f/d) in the Risk Management Office Somalia

Hargeisa, Somalia
Posted on March 29, 2023

GIZ

Advisor (m/f/d) in the Risk Management Office Somalia

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Advisor (m/f/d) in the Risk Management Office Somalia

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Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you’ve come to the right place.

Job-ID: V000053247
Location: Hargeisa
Assignment period: 07/01/2023 – 08/31/2023
Field: Peace, Security and Emergency
Type of employment: full- or part-time
Application deadline: 04/23/2023

Job description

The Risk Management Office (RMO) Somalia is a commissioned project supporting GIZ implementation. The project aims at creating the preconditions to minimize the current and potential security risks of GIZ staff and to ensure the secure implementation of GIZ projects throughout Somalia. The project maintains seven offices across the country and a large volume of service contracts and secure facilities held on behalf of the Somalia portfolio.

Your tasks

Support the Project Manager (AV) with overall project operations and steering project activity towards fulfilling defined outputs in accordance with the project commissioning
Support the AV in project coordination across portfolio entities as well as country office and Headquarter units
Support the AV with external service provider communication
Support the AV in strategic duty station development in coordination with the RMO operational unit and portfolio management
Lead construction processes (security upgrades) in coordination with project engineer and portfolio administrative cluster
Establish and maintain project monitoring tools such as onSITE Operations in close cooperation with the portfolio’s administration and finance cluster
Support the AV in measuring and document project activities along the defined outputs and indicators through project monitoring tools and systems
Support contracts and procurement monitoring for the project on behalf of the AV in close coordination with the portfolio’s administrative cluster

Your profile

University Degree in relevant field required business administration, social science, international relations, peace and conflict studies etc.
Several years of relevant professional experience in development, humanitarian and/ or international organizations in a similar role
Several years of working experience in/on a fragile/conflict-affected country, preferably in Africa, Near/Middle East or Central Asia
Experience in capacity development and monitoring
Experience in managing multiple complex work processes at a time under high pressure, as well as strategic and operational planning and implementation
Understanding of GIZ’s ‘quality in-line’ and administrative procedures is advantageous, as the position is identified to support project monitoring
Previous knowledge of German Cooperation commissioned projects, proven experience with onSITE Operations is an asset
Business fluent in German and English

Location information

We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, services and health care in Somalia.

The GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations.

GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is severely restricted .It is not possible for life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.

Please also refer to the country-specific information provided by the German Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.

Notes

This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.

We are offering a limited-term contract until August 31, 2023 with the option of extending to February 28, 2025 upon receipt of the new commission of the project.

The willingness for frequent business trips is required.

We are happy to help accompanying partners discuss questions about benefits, residence permits and how to find your own job locally – feel free to get in touch with us during your application phase at map@giz.de.

Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment – in particular also regarding COVID-19.

In order to fulfill the company’s objectives, the readiness of employees for assignments at all GIZ locations in Germany and abroad is of high corporate interest.

Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.

Our benefits

We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners.
Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position.
Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network.
We provide opportunities for taking part in training and professional development to all our staff. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) will help you develop your skills.
Ensuring the compatibility of career, family work and care commitments is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and comprehensive preparation packages for families accompanying staff abroad are two examples of the opportunities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family-friendly philosophy also includes providing support for family members in need of care.
Flexi-time and the possibility for mobile working gives staff maximum flexibility.
We offer you various part-time working models to give you flexibility in planning your working and home lives.
We allow our staff to accrue working time credits in a long-term working time account. This credit can then be used to take a lengthy leave of absence.
Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course.
We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.
You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment.
In many places, you will receive a subsidy towards the rent on your place of residence. If you have not yet found suitable accommodation at the time of your outward journey, you will receive a subsidy to put towards your hotel costs.

Ensuring the compatibility of career, family work and care commitments is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and comprehensive preparation packages for families accompanying staff abroad are two examples of the opportunities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family-friendly philosophy also includes providing support for family members in need of care. Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position. Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network. We provide opportunities for taking part in training and professional development to all our staff. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) will help you develop your skills. We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners. Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course. You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment. In many places, you will receive a subsidy towards the rent on your place of residence. If you have not yet found suitable accommodation at the time of your outward journey, you will receive a subsidy to put towards your hotel costs. We allow our staff to accrue working time credits in a long-term working time account. This credit can then be used to take a lengthy leave of absence. We offer you various part-time working models to give you flexibility in planning your working and home lives. Flexi-time and the possibility for mobile working gives staff maximum flexibility. We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.

About us

Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation, comprehensive onboarding and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, along with the opportunity to use childcare facilities and parent/child offices.

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.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact

HR-Service Center +49 6196/79-3200 kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de

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