RESPONSIBILITIES

The advisor is responsible for:

• Coordinating the implementation of the FGS-initiative in Malawi.

• Providing technical advice to project partners

C. TASKS

Advising the partner institution(s):

• Assists and monitors the development and implementation of project plans and activities in close consultation with project partners.

• Contributes to preparing and implementing the coordination process, joint project activities and work.

• Supports with the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events on issues connected with the FGS-initiative.

• Develops, organises quality assurance measures, and suggests necessary changes and improvements.

• Provides technical advisory services to Preventive Directorate on partner coordination and implementation.

• Provides technical advisory services to District Health Offices.

Networking, Cooperation and Communication:

• Supports cooperation, regular contact, and dialogue with partners, assists with PR work and cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies, and individuals in the project/programme environment and with other projects to develop and maintain good working relationships.

• Communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project/programme.

• Represents the FGS-initiative in national meetings and relevant technical working groups and strong network.

• Liaises with other GIZ programmes and conducting joint activities in coordination with the line manager

Knowledge management:

• Ensures knowledge transfer to project/programme information.

• Develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals, and procedures.

• Draws up reports and presentation documents.

• Prepares appropriate input for various project reports including annual reports and contributes to the other reports required by the program manager and GIZ Head Office.

• Assists with research activities and studies which benefit the programme.

Coordination tasks:

• Assists with general project planning and develops project concepts including preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation, management, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication, and documentation.

• Coordinates relevant project activities at local level in consultation with the manager and in cooperation with the partners, both as regards implementation and preparing organisational aspects.

• Compiles the relevant information for activities and assignments.

• Handles order management on behalf of GIZ (e.g. offer preparation, impact monitoring, project progress review, reporting)

Other Duties/additional tasks:

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request by GIZ management

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements must submit the following:

1. Electronic one-paged cover letter

2. Electronic detailed curriculum vitae (CV)

The above documents should be sent to

Email: giz-malawi-hr@giz.de

and the following reference code of the call for application is strictly to be indicated in the subject line of the applicant’s email: GIZ/MW/011/Name of applicant.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Head of HR

GIZ Malawi

P.O. Box 31131

Lilongwe 3.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above requirements will be contacted.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected.