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The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.

In Nigeria, GIZ’s portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Hospitality Manager

VA No: 088
Location: Lagos
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, Organisational Development Programme

Background
Solution that Works:

• As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world.
• GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
• The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector and governments of other countries.
• We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
• The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn. Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in a round 120 countries (July 2020).
• GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974. From 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja. Currently 361 national and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).

The Program

• The Digital Transformation Center in Nigeria is a new project of the GIZ that aims to contribute to the improvement of the capacity of the Nigerian economy to implement digital innovations for growth, through supporting the digital transformation of the economy and society.
• To achieve this the project will work closely with Nigerian actors in the innovation ecosystem such as: National Information and Technology Development Agency, research institutions,
• innovation hubs, hub networks, start-ups, MSMEs, women.
• The activities will focus mainly on capacity building through promoting policy development and implementation and networking among digital ecosystem actors and providing coaching and training, advisory services, equipment and kick-start funding.

Responsibilities

• The Hospitality Manager is responsible for:
• Keeping the Office Premises Clean and Tidy
• Running Errands and Carrying Out Other Tasks Needed to Run the Office Smoothly
• Reports to The Head of Unit or the Administration Officer

Office Services:

• Cleans the office premises, rooms, furniture, windows and blinds,
• Checks and refills supplies in all areas, including office supplies and articles in the washrooms and WCs,
• Supplies the offices with hot and cold beverages and other catering services
• Setting up and preparing the conference rooms as instructed,
• Providing services at meetings, e.g. serves coffee and tea for guests and visitors
• Washing dishes and relocate tableware,
• Reporting if stocks, e.g. of beverages and cleaning agents, are low, and need to be refilled,
• Responsible for opening the office on time every morning and for ensuring it is locked in the evening.

Supports Office Communications and Administration:

• Supports office or project logistics, e.g. takes letters to the post office or hands them to courier services,
• Makes photocopies and scans documents as needed,
• Checks office supplies and restocks office materials, e.g. ensuring that photocopiers are operational by filling with paper, toner cartridges, etc.

General Tasks:

• Runs errands, e.g. buys lunch on request for office staff if and when required,
• Reports damage to office areas and equipment,
• Carries out any other ad hoc task given to him/her by the Team Leader or his Administrative Officer.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Education

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in comparable position.

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences:

• Good knowledge of English.
• Sensitivity and confidentiality in handling and disposing of documents which may be important.
• Reliability and good organizational skills, appropriate appearance.
• Good communication skills.
• A good team player who is willing to take on responsibility.
• Innovative and possessing a positive attitude to change.

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 1

Application Closing Date
11th November, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and letter of motivation as one document with complete contact details to: [email protected] using “Vacancy no. 088” as the subject of the mail.

Note

• GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race and religion are encouraged to apply.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.