Summary
Date Posted:Monday, April 17 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities and Tasks
The advisor is responsible for
• supporting the implementation of the EAC e-Commerce strategy in close cooperation with the EAC Secretariat,
• providing technical advice to increase the availability of safe and affordable cross-border e-payment systems in the EAC region
• The proactive facilitation and technical, administrative and financial implementation of project activities according to agreed targets
• The implementation of daily operational aspects of all issues related to the project
• processing technical aspects and further developing the area of responsibility in accordance with the specified quality standards
• maintaining a good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions and counterparts and GIZ
• The development and exploration of new project interventions also outside the core area of responsibility, to expand the project/cluster portfolio
• enhancing and strengthening the technical cooperation and collaboration with key partners to the project cluster/programme
• monitoring and reporting of project activities
• supporting implementation responsibility (AV and Deputy Programme Manager) in all tasks regarding project coordination

Coordination and monitoring
The advisor
• puts together an overview of project activities, deadlines etc., integrates them into the respective GIZ planning tools (e.g. Onsite Operations) and presents it regularly at e.g. team meet- ings
• coordinates activities with the team members at other project locations, particularly in East and West Africa, as well as in GIZ HQ
• supports results-based monitoring and updates information on project progress, documents and reports regularly on the status of results in the areas of e-payments and e-commerce
• assists with recording and documenting the results of all activities in GIZ’s documentation management system
• supports work plans meetings, workshops, seminars and other project activities with a focus on technical aspects
• Follows-up on the implementation of work plans and their timely amendment if necessary
• contributes to, orders and distributes PR materials on the project as well as GIZ PR materials
• assists with PR work for the project and proactively develops input for communication of project results
• assists with drafting Terms of Reference, setting up contracts and following up on their implementation in a timely manner
• guides and assists short-term experts assigned to project in completing their tasks.

Research and knowledge management
The advisor
• In consultation with the team prepares and carries out qualitative and quantitative background research, particularly on e-payments and e-commerce topics
• assists in drawing up reports and also drafts reports independently
• communicates, updates and collects information on e-commerce and private sector related topics and activities and shares them with colleagues and counterparts

Implementation of project activities
The advisor
• is responsible for the timely implementation of agreed work plans as well as their adaption where appropriate in the assigned work areas
• is responsible for organising national and regional workshops
• Co-ordinates and leads the recruitment and support of external experts (consultants)
• Provides ad hoc support to project implementation of new work streams and projects in the cluster, in addition to the core work area.

General obligations
The advisor
• makes himself familiar with GIZ planning, implementation, contracting and reporting procedures and their changes (GIZ rules and regulations- PuR)
• makes himself familiar with other programme components and GIZ-assisted measures, concepts and status of implementation and knows the corresponding experts and staff
• represents the interest of the GIZ-assisted measure and always acts on its behalf
• carries out important tasks for the project/programme, even if these are not explicitly cited in the job description
• performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experiences
• University degree in economics, finance, trade, business informatics or similar
• At least five years of experience in implementing projects in the fields of sales, trade, mobile money or logistic – ideally in the private sector and in export
• Experience in project management and coordination (incl. monitoring) at regional level
• Proven experience in working with multiple stakeholders of the public sector and the private sector
• Strong knowledge of digital modernization in Africa and of digital eco-system in the East African region.
• Knowledge of legal and economic aspects of trade in goods and services, crossborder e-payments and e-commerce
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently, structure tasks and familiarize oneself with new topics quickly and comprehensively
• Willingness to travel frequently in East Africa
• Excellent networking and communication skills
• A great interest in ICT and technology
• Flexibility and ability to work under time constraints
• Fluency in English is vital. Knowledge of Swahili, German and French would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and high commitment to integrity
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
• General understanding of financial planning and accounting
• Experience with development cooperation and donor processes would be an asset

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their letter of application together with the CV and copies of aca- demic certificates by email to hr.giz-tanzania@giz.de. 

Please use the subject line “Advisor for the Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative (PeCI)”. Closing date for submission: 17.04.2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their gender, origin, religion/belief, disability, or any other minority group.

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