GIZ is seeking to recruit an advisor for the Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative (PeCI) at the EAC-GIZ cluster in Arusha, Tanzania. As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.
The Pan African e-Commerce Initiative (PeCI) is a joint EAC and GIZ-Project that aims to improve the framework conditions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in cross-border digital trade in selected African countries. In addition to strengthening the framework conditions to support the growth of e-Commerce in the East African Community, the initiative aims to build capacities of SMEs to engage in e-Commerce thus boosting their overall revenues and widening their networks in Africa and around the world.
The EAC-GIZ cluster comprises of nine cooperation projects from a wide-range of sectors including health, trade & economic integration, digitalisation, industrial development among others. The cluster supports the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat and the Partner States in driving the process of regional economic integration together with organizations from the private sector, civil society, and academia. Additionally, diversification of industries and adding value to products and services in the region is at the forefront of this partnership.
Duty station: Arusha, Tanzania
Terms of the contract: Fixed term
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 meetings
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 measures 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, cross-border 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 added 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
Applications:
Interested candidates should send their letter of application together with the CV and copies of academic 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.