Team Leader (m/f/d) for Strengthening the Management of Chemical Waste in Eastern and Central African Region

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.

GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: „Strengthening the Management of Chemical Waste in the Eastern and Central African Region” in Burundi, DRC, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Sechelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

The overall objectiv The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is to address specific global and transregional threats to peace, international security and stability, through enhancing governance and cooperation on CBRN risk prevention, detection and mitigation.

The specific objective (Outcome) of this contract is reduction of risks and threats emanating from improperly managed chemical waste. This will be possible due to increased capacity on management of chemical waste in all relevant sectors and development of a multidisciplinary culture in management of hazardous waste in the region. This will be in accordance with the regulations, recommendations and international standards that are associated with waste whatever their origin (human, animal, agricultural, environmental) and nature (solid, effluent, gaseous). An important aspect of this project is supporting the training of personnel regarding good management practices of chemical waste in the socio-cultural contexts of the region. More specifically the project will contribute to specific objectives through the following actions: Transfer international and interregional best practices for the management of chemical wastes. 

Team leader is responsible for the delivery of the overall programme of work and the quality of the outputs. They will closely coordinate the work of the team of experts, including organise and oversee administrative and logistical support. Special attention will be paid to ensure harmonised approach of all consortium members and/or experts vis-à-vis the beneficiary countries. As a first priority, they will be responsible for establishing the working procedures and communication with the EU and the management from relevant beneficiaries, be responsible for supervising all project activities and monitor the progress towards the achievements of the objectives and target results.

The Project Team Leader has to provide clear leadership, with an emphasis on cost effectiveness, efficiency and sound management. The Project Team Leader will manage the expert team with the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate the work of the Key Experts on the project;
• Supervise and coordinate all technical aspects of the contract;
• Ensure good communication between the Key experts and the stakeholders;
• Ensure coordination and communication with the Contracting Authority;
• Organise and oversee administrative and logistical support;
• Organise logistics for the exercises and training with the participating countries;
• Organise study visits and meetings;
• Ensure first level administrative control of the project's expenses, quality of the outputs and timely delivery of reports. 

Qualifications and skills 

• University degree or equivalent, preferably in engineering, management, law, or other related field including areas of environment, biology and chemistry
• Competence in team management, preferably with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to monitor / track progress of activities and reports related to the contract
• Ability to communicate and negotiate
• Fluency in English is mandatory, French is necessary (both written and spoken) 

 

General professional experience: 

• At least 10 years of professional experience 

 

Specific professional experience: 

• At least 5 years of experience of experience in organising medium to large-scale, technically complex projects, preferably in the CBRN security field
• Experience in training methodologies and organisation 

The operational base for the project is the Contractor's office and any of the partner countries where activities will be carried out. Activities and events will take place either in partner countries or in the EU. 

The intended start date is June 2025 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 48 months from this date. 

This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.

The willingness for frequent business trips is required.

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Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position., We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners., Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course., You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment., We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.

Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation, comprehensive onboarding and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, along with the opportunity to use childcare facilities and parent/child offices.

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.

Marsha  Schleutner
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