Standards and Statistics expert

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 preparing for the EU-funded tender: „Trade in Services in the COMESA Region - Technical Assistance".

The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is: to increase intra- regional, continental, and bilateral trade in services, enabling higher integration into regional and global value chains and actors to benefit from all trade agreements (Multilateral, Continental, REC, and Bilateral-EPA). The specific objective (Outcome) of this contract is as follows:
To increase Services liberalisation and exports for selected Services sectors at multilateral, continental, regional or bilateral level.

Mandatory Requirements 

 

Qualifications and skills

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in statistical software
• Knowledge of regional and international statistical frameworks, such as: COMESA Statistics Strategy, African Charter on Statistics and Strategy for the Harmonisation of Statistics in Africa (SHaSA)
• Expertise in data governance, validation, and interoperability across multi-country datasets.
• Experience in undertaking survey based TiS data collection.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working with governments, regional bodies, and development partners.
• Proficiency in English and/or French

 

General professional experience

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in statistical analysis, data management, or a related field, preferably within regional economic communities (RECs), international organizations, or national statistical.
• Proven record of accomplishment in harmonising statistical methodologies across multiple countries or institutions.
• Experience in developing statistical policies, frameworks, and governance structures at the regional or international level.
• Familiarity with economic integration statistics, including trade, industry, and investment data analysis within regional economic blocs.
• Strong background in capacity building, technical assistance, and policy advisory work. 

 

Specific professional experience

• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing regional statistical frameworks aligned with COMESA’s objectives.
• Experience working with national statistical offices (NSOs) and ministries within COMESA member states.
• Proven expertise in regional trade statistics, balance of payments, GDP compilation, and socio-economic indicators.
• Knowledge of customs data processing, trade facilitation statistics, and regional market analysis.
• Ability to interpret and apply COMESA statistical regulations and protocols. 

 

Desirable Requirements 

• Knowledge of additional languages spoken in the COMESA region
• Knowledge of trade statistics, macroeconomic indicators, and regional integration analysis is desirable. 
• Experience working with COMESA, African Union (AU), UN agencies, World Bank, IMF, or other regional/international development institutions offices is preferable.

The operational base for the project is Lusaka, Zambia. Travel to locations outside of Lusaka and Zambia is foreseen i.e. to other COMESA Member States depending on the nature of activity under implementation. 

The intended start date is January 2026 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.

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
+49 6196 793898