Private Sector Development Advisor at the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Private Sector Development Advisor

Vacancy No: 017
Location: Abuja
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, Market Oriented Value Chains for Job and Growth in ECOWAS – MOVE programme (MOVE)

 About Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit: The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.In Nigeria, GIZ’s portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

Job Requirements

• University First Degree / Further Studies in Business Management, Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related field.
• At least five (5) years in a comparable position, experience in agricultural value chain development / private sector development / agricultural consulting & advisory services / inclusive business development / entrepreneurship management/advocacy/partnership brokering substantiated by corresponding references.
• Working experience with/ for agro-industries, or development partners.
• Experience working in collaboration with private sector actors (companies, associations, traders).
• Knowledge about upstream and downstream supply chain linkages (rice and cashew specific knowledge is an asset).
• Knowledge of agri-food support polices for Nigeria and of corresponding markets; local knowledge of pilot project areas will be an advantage.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Letter of Motivation as one document with complete contact details to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Vacancy No. as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please include Vacancy No. 017 in the mail subject.
• GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 Application Closing Date
17th March, 2023.