GIZ NGO -Vacancy Announcement
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German implementing organization which provides services worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world.
As part of the implementation of the BMM program, GIZ has a dual role both to coordinate the activities of the implementing partners based on the agreed-upon annual work plan, as well as to directly implement certain activities. In furtherance of these responsibilities, GIZ works closely with government and non-government offices and officials and must maintain strong, professional relationships with many different national stakeholders in the countries of implementation.
GIZ NGO would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following position.
Position 1: Junior Advisor Private Sector
- Education Background: BA Degree in Economics, Development Economics, Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Development Project management course are advantages.
- Experience: 0 to 2 years working experience.
- Private Sector Understanding: Good knowledge about Ethiopia’s private sector is an advantage.
- Communication skills: Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; proven track record of drafting and editing documents is required
- Language Proficiency: Fluence in both written and spoken business English and Amharic.
- Synthesizing information: Ability to quickly understand instructions, ask for clarification when needed, adapt and work independently to produce results on time
- Intercultural Competence: Ability/motivation to work in a multi-cultural work environment.
- Technical Skills: Good knowledge of standard MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Location: Addis Ababa
Position 2: Communication and Knowledge Management Advisor
Qualifications
- University degree (MA) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a related field.
- Fluency in English and Amharic (written and spoken) is required
- Knowledge of German is an asset.
Professional experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in communication, public relations, or with communication companies within development cooperation or related sectors.
- Strong track record in designing and implementing communication strategies, visibility campaigns, and outreach initiatives.
- Proven ability to produce engaging and high-quality communication products and field-based impact stories.
- Experience managing external service providers, including drafting and supervising Terms of Reference.
- Skilled in organizing events and ensuring professional visibility and stakeholder engagement.
- Advanced proficiency in digital and visual tools (e.g., Power BI, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite).
- Prior experience in land governance, natural resource management, or rural development is an advantage.
Location: Addis Ababa
Position 3: Data Policy Advisor
Qualifications
- University degree (Bachelor or Master level) in political science, economics, law, development studies, international affairs or comparable subject, preferably with focus on digital transformation or governance issues.
Professional experience
- At least six years professional experience, at least one year’s experience in policy development in Africa
- Experience in international cooperation and development
- Knowledge of digital transformation policy issues, data governance frameworks, and related regulatory topics
- Partner-oriented approach to development cooperation, respecting African ownership and sovereignty, with awareness of post-colonial debates
- Strong intercultural and communication skills, with ability to work in diverse, multicultural environments
Other knowledge, additional competencies
- Business fluent English essential, French language skills are an advantage
- Willingness to work in complex political environments and handle demanding workload situations
Location: Addis Ababa
Deadline: October 17, 2025
How to Apply:
Application procedure:
Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable recent CV via email recruitment-ethiopia@giz.de
Note:
For Position 1:– Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position ‘Your Full Name_Junior Advisor, Private sector #135/2025’ in the subject line of your email application.
For Position 2:– Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title Your Full Name Communication and Knowledge Management Advisor #136/2025 in the subject line of your email application.
For Position 3:- Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title Your Full Name_ Data Policy Advisor #132/2025 in the subject line of your email application.
Due to large number of applications, we categorize applications with the vacancy numbers. Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In the case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.
Applications from qualified women are encouraged.
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