• Application Deadline:
• Position: Junior Technical Advisor



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Project Management 
  
  

Responsibilities

The Junior Technical Advisor is responsible for:

• Providing support to the Head of Component and technical advisors with various technical tasks.


• Coordinating project activities for the FMU component.


• Carrying out specific research tasks required for the planning and implementation of the FMU.


• Undertaking tasks related to knowledge management for the FMU.

Coordination and Monitoring:

• The Junior Technical Advisor supports the FMU component with the setup and follow-up of activities, including the preparation and implementation of knowledge-sharing events and capacity development for ECOWAS.


• The Advisor supports project monitoring and updates information on project progress, regularly documenting and reporting on the status of results.


• Assists with planning, coordinating, and documenting meetings, workshops, seminars, and other project activities, focusing on technical aspects.


• Assists short-term experts/consultants assigned to projects in completing their tasks.

Knowledge Management:

• The Junior Technical Advisor assists in drafting reports and conducting research as required.


• Supports event planning.


• Assists in communicating, updating, and collecting information on the project and related topics (stabilization, social cohesion, food security, etc.).


• Organizes and updates project documentation and filing systems (DMS and SharePoint).

General Obligations:

• The Junior Technical Advisor is familiar with GIZ planning, implementation, and reporting procedures.


• Familiarity with other program components and GIZ-assisted measures, concepts, and implementation status, along with knowledge of the corresponding experts and staff.


• Represents the interests of the GIZ-assisted measure and always acts on its behalf.


• Carries out important tasks for the program, even if not explicitly cited in the job description.

Other Duties/Additional Tasks:

• The Junior Technical Advisor assists other experts with logistics and support as necessary.


• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications, Economics, Business Administration, or a similar area.


• Not more than 3 years of professional experience in a comparable position.

Other Knowledge and Additional Competences:

• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, IT systems) and computer applications (e.g., MS Office 365).


• Experience in project management and in an area related to the program’s requirements is desirable.


• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks performed; corresponding measures are agreed upon with management.


• Excellent communication and diplomatic skills.


• Professional proficiency in English (spoken and written); French and/or Portuguese would be an advantage.


• GIZ experience is a significant advantage.