Technical Advisor Summary

GIZ Profile:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. In Ghana, our activities encompass Climate and Energy, Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, with a focus on good governance.

Project Brief:
The “Support to the Mitigation of Destabilizing Effects of Transnational Organised Crime” (M-TOC) project aids West African coastal countries in mitigating and preventing the destabilizing effects of organized crime. It aims to prevent border regions’ destabilization due to spill-over effects from regional conflict hot-spots. The project focuses on three strategic areas: criminal investigations of organized crime, strengthening resilience of border communities, and improving the knowledge base on illicit economies in the West Africa region through research projects and investigative journalism.

Technical Advisor Tasks:

Assist the project manager in fulfilling the mandate of the Programme to mitigate and prevent the destabilizing effects of illicit economies and organized crime in the project countries.
Manage and monitor collaboration with project implementing agencies within the component on Community Resilience.
Conduct conflict-sensitive needs assessments in selected border communities in coordination with the research component of the project.
Support capacity building efforts and interventions for vulnerable population groups and civil society organizations in selected border communities.
Facilitate dialogues and regular consultation between law enforcement agencies and communities, civil society organizations, and local leaders in border regions.
Coordinate component measures closely with the activities implemented under component 1 (law enforcement) of the project.
Oversee the organization of workshops, consultations, training activities, and provision of equipment to border communities.
Provide quality assurance for all component activities, outputs, and deliverables.
Lead the drafting and timely submission of project reports relating to component 2.
Profile:

Master’s degree in Peace & Security, Development Studies, or a relevant field of study (an advanced degree would be an added advantage).
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on conflict prevention, organized crime, or development with governments and/or non-governmental organizations.
Proven experience in managing and working with multi-disciplinary teams is required.
Background in working with Civil Society Organization or law enforcement in the field of peace and security is an advantage
Knowledge of the ECOWAS region and established contacts with relevant actors is regarded as an asset.
Spoken and written language skills in English and/or French are required.
Strong project management skills managing complex, multi-faceted projects resulting in measurable successes.
Ability to incorporate gender perspectives in project implementation.

How to Apply:

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to hr-ghana@giz.de under the Job Code 2024/MTOC/17/04. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful. GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.