- Job-ID P1649V001
- Location Addis Abeba
- Assignment period 09/01/2019 – 08/31/2022
- Field Infrastructure
- Type of employment full-time
- Application deadline:07/28/2019
Job description
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a service enterprise for development cooperation with international operations and global experience. Owned by the Federal Republic of Germany, the organization operates as a private-sector enterprise with a development policy mandate: to make sustainable improvements to the living conditions of people in the countries we operate in. The organization’s business area – GIZ International Services – is the vehicle for offering GIZ’s services to international clients.
GIZ is preparing to support the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to manage the design, construction and commissioning of 13 new Sewage Wastewater Treatment Plants (SWWTP) Together with the Ministry of Education GIZ has the objective to build 13 SWWTPs at the 12 Ethiopian University sites of Bonga, Oda Bultum, Debark, Dembi Dolo, Salale, Injibara, Jinka, Kebri Dahar, Mekdela Amba, Raya and Worabe. Therefore GIZ is looking for a Head of Programme.
Your tasks
The Head of Programme will be heading a project with international and national staff on different level of experience. He/she will be in charge of the overall project coordination and quality control of the construction of the 13 Wastewater Treatment Plants by ensuring that problems are identified and solutions implemented rapidly. The Team Leader will assure coordination and cooperation with the donor, the partner companies and any connected interventions. The Team Leader will also guide the approach adopted by a Technical Expert and an Expert for Finance and Administration so that they each play a role in facilitating the construction process.
Your profile
Qualifications and skills
- The candidate will have a university degree in economy, construction/civil engineering and /or urban planning;
- Knowledge of infrastructure issues and mastery of related technical, legal and financial knowledge;
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships across group of partners, customers and to work with various projects stakeholders;
- Fluent spoken and written English mandatory.
General professional experience
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years international experience in project management or general management is required;
- Significant project management experience in developing countries, preferably in Africa is required;
- Experience with technical and financial reporting procedures of donor funded projects;
- At least five-year experience in a managerial position, including the supervision of sub-contractor and own staff.
Specific professional experience
- Significant experience in managing complex construction and infrastructure projects;
- Urban infrastructure development project management experience;
- Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of projects;
- Experience in Ethiopia would be an strong advantage.
- Strong skills in leading a big and diverse team with staff of different cultures and background;
- Respect for, and empathy with Government counterparts;
- Exceptional ability to build and maintain effective working relationships; and using them to achieve results;
- Experience in managing construction work, or someone with engineering background who could understand the complexity of the project.
Location information
Location of the programme will be in Addis Ababa. Travel will be required to the sites of the universities.
Notes
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GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.
Please send us an updated CV in EuropeAid format in English.
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- Job City Addis Ababa
