Junior specialist (m / f / d) in the project 'Support for rural development in the cotton regions'

As a federal company, GIZ supports the federal government in achieving its goals in international cooperation for sustainable development.

• Job ID: P1533V4626
• Location: Yaoundé
• Period of use: 01.11.2020 - 31.08.2023
• Subject: Rural Development
• Type of employment: full or part time
• Application deadline: 23.08.2020

Field of activity

The work of GIZ and its partner organizations in the priority area rural development focuses on farms in the three northern regions of Cameroon as well as in the regions center, west, north and south-west. The aim is the transition from a predominantly subsistence economy to a profitable and socially and ecologically sustainable agricultural sector. The various projects aim to increase the income of the target groups through sustainable cultivation practices and improved profitability, the introduction of agricultural innovations, improved access to financing options and increased capacities for local value creation.

Your tasks

• Support in the coordination and management of the GIZ cluster portfolio with a focus on rural development and in the implementation of the co-financed project
• Collaboration in performing the technical coordination, especially in coordinating the projects with other projects on rural development, in particular German development cooperation but also other organizations, as well as taking on the secretariat function
• Participation in the organization of visits and the preparation of presentations
• Coordination and technical cooperation in reporting to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and other donors
• Support of all projects in the management of international agreements and other related administrative processes as well as quality management
• Participation in the exchange of experiences and 'lessons learned' with those responsible for implementation

your profile

• University degree in Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development, Geography, Social Sciences, Economics or any other related field
• Good knowledge of the methods and procedures of German development cooperation as well as the relevant political and technical-content objectives of the German Federal Government, preferably on Sub-Saharan Africa and rural development
• Work experience abroad is an advantage
• Structured way of working and pronounced talent for coordination
• Teamwork, resilience and high work motivation

• Intercultural competence and sensitivity for complex processes and constellations of interests
• Fluent in English and French; very good knowledge of German

Location information

In order to do justice to the special features of the deployment at a location with a fragile security situation, GIZ offers an additional, attractive service package. You can find more information on this in the TV Fragility employee brochure, in the appendix to the guideline on the collective agreement on conditions of employment in fragile contexts and in the FAQs.

The following link provides information about living and working in Cameroon.

The security situation is tense. Special precautionary measures apply to GIZ employees on site. GIZ's requirements for security measures must be followed at all times. Please also inform yourself about country-specific information from the Federal Foreign Office. GIZ is on site with a professional security risk management system. The freedom of movement is restricted. There are no restrictions on the part of GIZ for family members to leave the country. If necessary, we ask you to find out which forms of relationship are legally and socially accepted in the country of assignment.

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GIZ wants to increase the number of people with disabilities in the company. Therefore, we look forward to relevant applications.

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Our benefits

• We are a service provider for international cooperation for sustainable development and work worldwide for a future worth living. We support projects in more than 130 countries in order to achieve sustainable goals together with our partners.
• Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical impairment. Professional and social skills are crucial for filling our positions. Transparency and fair promotion opportunities are just as natural for us as taking on management positions regardless of gender.
• At the beginning of your work there is an induction and preparation phase that gives you an initial insight into GIZ and lays the foundations for the upcoming assignment as well as establishing contacts and networks.
• Personnel development and participation in advanced and advanced training measures are a matter of course for us. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) supports you in developing your skills.
• The compatibility of work and family is part of our company policy. Flexible working hours and extensive preparation for the traveling family are examples of the possibilities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family friendliness also includes support for looking after relatives in need of care.
• Mobile working with communication times between
• 00:00 and 10:00 p.m. offers employees the greatest possible flexibility.
• We offer you a wide range of part-time models so that you can flexibly organize your professional and private life.
• We enable our employees to save working time credit on a long-term account. This credit can be reduced again as part of a longer time off.
• Extensive examinations and precautionary measures (e.g. when hiring, before departure, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are a matter of course for our employees and family members traveling with them.
• We reward the achievement of agreed annual targets through variable remuneration.
• For the duration of your stay abroad, you will receive various additional benefits that may vary depending on the country of assignment.
• For family members traveling with you, we have a comprehensive package of services, such as medical examinations, travel expenses to and from the country or language courses. In addition, there are preparatory courses offered by the Academy for International Cooperation on regional studies or on the subject of 'leaving with children'.
• During your assignment abroad, we will largely reimburse the school costs incurred for your children's attendance at general schools.
• In many locations you will receive a rent allowance for your apartment. If you have not yet found the right apartment at the time of departure, a hotel allowance will be paid to bridge the gap.

We are a service provider for international cooperation for sustainable development and work worldwide for a future worth living. We support projects in more than 130 countries in order to achieve sustainable goals together with our partners., In our company everyone has the same opportunities, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical impairment. Professional and social skills are crucial for filling our positions. Transparency and fair opportunities for advancement are just as natural for us as taking on management positions regardless of gender., At the beginning of your work there is an induction and preparation phase, which gives you an initial insight into GIZ and lays the foundations for the upcoming assignment as well as establishing contacts and networks. Personnel development and participation in further education and training are a matter of course for us. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) supports you in developing your skills., The compatibility of work and family is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and extensive preparation for the traveling family are examples of the possibilities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family friendliness also includes support for the care of relatives in need of care., Mobile working with communication times between Personnel development and participation in advanced and advanced training measures are a matter of course for us. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) supports you in developing your skills., The compatibility of work and family is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and extensive preparation for the traveling family are examples of the possibilities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family friendliness also includes support for the care of relatives in need of care., Mobile working with communication times between Personnel development and participation in advanced and advanced training measures are a matter of course for us. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) supports you in developing your skills., The compatibility of work and family is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and extensive preparation for the traveling family are examples of the possibilities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family friendliness also includes support for the care of relatives in need of care., Mobile working with communication times between Flexible working hours and extensive preparation for the traveling family are examples of the possibilities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family friendliness also includes support for the care of relatives in need of care., Mobile working with communication times between Flexible working hours and extensive preparation for the traveling family are examples of the possibilities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family friendliness also includes support for the care of relatives in need of care., Mobile working with communication times between

• 00:00 and 10:00 p.m. offers employees the greatest possible flexibility., We offer you a wide range of part-time models so that you can organize your professional and private life flexibly., We enable our employees to save working time credit on a long-term account. This credit can be reduced again as part of a longer period of leave., Comprehensive examinations and preventive measures (e.g. when hiring, before leaving the country, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are a matter of course for our employees and family members traveling with them., We reward the achievement of agreed annual targets through variable remuneration., For the duration of your stay abroad, you will receive various additional benefits, which may vary depending on the country of assignment., For family members traveling with you, we have a comprehensive package of services, such as medical examinations, travel expenses to and from the country or language courses. In addition, the Academy for International Cooperation offers preparatory courses on cultural studies or on the subject of 'leaving with children'., During your assignment abroad, we will as far as possible reimburse the school costs incurred for attending general schools for your children., At many locations you will receive a rent allowance for your children Flat. If you have not yet found the right apartment at the time of departure, a hotel allowance will be paid to bridge the gap. In addition, the Academy for International Cooperation offers preparatory courses on cultural studies or on the subject of 'leaving with children'., During your assignment abroad, we will as far as possible reimburse the school costs incurred for attending general schools for your children., At many locations you will receive a rent allowance for your children Flat. If you have not yet found the right apartment at the time of departure, a hotel allowance will be paid to bridge the gap. In addition, the Academy for International Cooperation offers preparatory courses on cultural studies or on the subject of 'leaving with children'., During your assignment abroad, we will as far as possible reimburse the school costs incurred for attending general schools for your children., At many locations you will receive a rent allowance for your children Flat. If you have not yet found the right apartment at the time of departure, a hotel allowance will be paid to bridge the gap.

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