Development Worker (m/f/d) as Advisor for TVET

The programme “Skills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE II)” aims to improve the career opportunities of young Nigerians in the labour market. To achieve this, SKYE ll follows an integrated approach to employment promotion. The project focuses on the following areas: (1) policy development and public-private dialogue to promote exchange between state and private sector actors and to improve employment prospects; (2) vocational education and training: improvement of quality of training by the implementation of new occupational standards and capacity development of training institutions to deliver and roll out good quality training; (3) employment promotion: the creation of structures for career counselling and job placement as well as for the implementation of active labour market measures; (4) gender and social inclusion: advisory of government and relevant institutions to ensure equal access to opportunities, regardless of gender or background.

• Supports the partner organisation Godfrey Okoye University (GO Uni) in the implementation of competency-based standards for one-year Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes in specific trades
• Coordinates with relevant actors regarding the planning and management of workshops as well as the maintenance of tools and machines
• Enhances efficient and fruitful collaboration and continuous exchange with relevant stakeholders of the public and private sectors
• Supports GO Uni in enhancing the capacity of TVET teachers and trainers with continuous training
• Develops a quality assurance system, developed in coordination with all relevant stakeholders

• University degree in Pedagogics, Educational Sciences, Sociology, International relations, Development Studies, or any other relevant field
• Solid understanding of the integrated approach for employment, of the dual approach in TVET
• Excellent organisational skills and a solution-oriented mindset, strong in conceptional work
• Experience in working in the field of TVET abroad, preferably in Nigeria or any other country in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Strong social and communication skills
• Strong intercultural competencies, gender awareness, team-working skills
• Fluent in English and German

We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Nigeria.

In general, the security situation is calm. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. A contact person for security risk management is appointed at the local GIZ office.  GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.

Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.

At the site of operation, the particulate pollution occurs to be many time higher than the European acceptable limit. As part of the selection process and during the recruitment examination you will be informed of appropriate protective and behavioral measures.

GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.

Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.

For general questions from dependent partners about local employment - please contact us at: map@giz.de

Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment.

The actual departure date depends on the visa and entry regulations of the country of assignment.

Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your succesful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails form our recruiting system as spam.

The basis for service as a development worker is the Development Workers Act (EhfG) and a comprehensive package of benefits based on it. This includes, among other things, targeted professional and personal preparation. We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, globally active development institution. Your competencies are in demand in an interdisciplinary team on site.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.