Project Director (Team Leader) (m/f)

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a service enterprise for development cooperation with international operations and global experience. Owned by the Federal Republic of Germany, the organisation operates as a private-sector enterprise with a development policy mandate: to make sustainable improvements to the living conditions of people in the countries we operate in. The organisation’s business area – GIZ International Services – is the vehicle for offering GIZ’s services to international clients.

GIZ International Services is shortlisted for an EU – funded project: Support to the EU-South Africa Strategic Economic Partnership .

The overall objective of the Support to the EU – South Africa Strategic Economic Partnership (SESASEP) is to enable the EU to deliver on the economic/trade/investment dimension of its strategic partnership with South Africa by maximising bilateral trade and investment flows.

Specific objectives include:
Achieving successful negotiations, conclusion and/or implementation of multilateral and bilateral agreements (SADC – EU EPA in particular), notably when it comes to economic and trade aspects (see Technical Component under 4.1.1);

Consolidating the ability and capacity of the EU and EU business to influence policy processes in South Africa and at regional level, through the appropriate identification and promotion of robust positions. Improve the ability of EU business to operate in South Africa while enhancing their contribution to socio-economic development of the country with the particular focus on skills and jobs (see Advocacy Component under 4.1.1);

Developing high visibility of and contributing to the credibility of the actions of the EU in the framework of the economic/trade/investment dimension of its strategic partnership with South Africa (see Visibility component 4.1.1).

The purpose of this contract is as follows:
To establish a Programme Management Unit composed of the Project Director and the Communication Expert for the provision of Technical assistance to enable the EU to better deliver on the economic, trade and investment dimension of its partnership with South Africa under the following three components: i) technical component; ii) advocacy component; and iii) visibility component.

Your tasks

The Project Director is responsible for overseeing the substantive, managerial and administrative aspects of the experts’ team working on the project. He/she will be responsible for the achievement of the project’s objectives and expected results as well as for the effective and efficient use of resources made available to the project. He/she will have the overall responsibility for the coordination and management of the team carrying out the assignment as described in these ToRs, ensuring meeting deadlines, quality, consistence and appropriate content of the outcomes.

Your profile

Qualification and skills

At least a master’s degree or equivalent in the field of economics, international trade law, development studies, international relations, political science, or a bachelor’s degree in one of the above listed disciplines and professional experience of at least five years on top of the general experience required below;

Excellent interpersonal skills;

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations (proficiency in English);

Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines.

General professional Experience

At least 10 years of post-graduate experience, including a minimum of 5 years in South African bilateral and regional trade relations.

At least 5 years of post-graduate experience in the area of project management and institutional communication.

Specific professional experience

At least two projects related to the South African legislative and regulatory framework and/or local administrative and business practices, especially in relation to trade and investment-related sector.

Active participation via at least one project in the South African policy formulation processes, notably in the areas of trade and investment, economic development and regional integration processes.

Knowledge of EU sectorial policies (e.g. trade, development co-operation, enterprise, environment, climate change, energy, science and technology, agriculture, mineral resources and industry) would be an advantage.

Knowledge of the EU-SA economic and trade relations would be an advantage.

Location information

The period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months starting the 15th August 2018

The location of the operation base for the Project Management Unit (PMU) is Pretoria or Johannesburg, South Africa, with missions and events across South Africa and in the European Union.

Please note that the ToR do not indicate a specific number of working days for the position. This will be clarified at later stage during tender preparation. Candidates are invited to provide a self-assessment of their potential engagement required for the position vis-à-vis the tasks required in the ToR in their motivation letter (calculated in WD) .

Notes

Please note that we basically can only receive and process applications sent via our e-recruiting system. Should you not be able to do so, please contact the person named in the job advertisement.

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

Please send us an updated CV in Europeaid format in English.

Our benefits

We are a global service provider within the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We offer you the opportunity to deploy your technical know-how at one of our locations in more than 130 countries.

Diversity and respect are key elements of our corporate culture: GIZ promotes and supports every individual and in this way safeguards the individual opportunities for all employees, irrespective of sex, nationality or religion. Naturally, our management team is made up of both men and women.

We are happy to support your professional development, for example with the training provision of the Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ), the leading provider of international skills development.

You will receive a medical check-up, as well as detailed advice on precautionary measures, vaccinations and malaria prevention. Every two years, you and your accompanying family members will receive a precautionary check-up. The medical service is available in emergencies for employees domiciled in Germany. It also provides advice for ergonomically designed workplaces.

If you are required to work abroad for a period of time, you will receive an overseas supplement as reimbursement for your additional expenses. The amount of the overseas supplement depends on where you are located.

We are a global service provider within the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We offer you the opportunity to deploy your technical know-how at one of our locations in more than 130 countries., Diversity and respect are key elements of our corporate culture: GIZ promotes and supports every individual and in this way safeguards the individual opportunities for all employees, irrespective of sex, nationality or religion. Naturally, our management team is made up of both men and women., We are happy to support your professional development, for example with the training provision of the Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ), the leading provider of international skills development., You will receive a medical check-up, as well as detailed advice on precautionary measures, vaccinations and malaria prevention. Every two years, you and your accompanying family members will receive a precautionary check-up. The medical service is available in emergencies for employees domiciled in Germany. It also provides advice for ergonomically designed workplaces. , If you are required to work abroad for a period of time, you will receive an overseas supplement as reimbursement for your additional expenses. The amount of the overseas supplement depends on where you are located.

About us

We create prospects for people and with people. As GIZ has an international mandate, we offer a multicultural working environment. We are committed service providers and dedicated professionals, even under difficult circumstances. We take pride in enabling our employees to develop their professional and personal skills. There are plenty of reasons to join our motivated team – ranging from the diverse challenges you will face on a daily basis in one of our 130 partner countries, to the broad scope you will have for shaping your work.

Contact

Luigi

Vargiu

+49 6196 79-3054