Open Public Procurement - Junior Advisor at GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini

To be eligible for this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• A post-graduate university degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Law, or a related field
• Having a professional qualification in Public Procurement/Supply Chain Management would be highly beneficial

Required Professional Experience:

To enhance your qualification, we are seeking candidates with a minimum of 2 years' relevant working experience and a strong understanding of the following:

• Demonstrated solid understanding of open public procurement principles and their practical application.
• Knowledge of public procurement policy and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in open data standards.
• Experience working in a public procurement environment.
• Familiarity with beneficial ownership transparency standards and international practices.
• Experience collaborating with civil society organizations and government bodies.
• Sound knowledge of multi-sectoral and multi-partnership approaches for cooperation between state and non-state actors.
• Understanding of South African anti-corruption policies and systems.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a structured and methodical manner.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with fluency in English.

To thrive in this role, the following qualities are essential:

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Familiarity with human rights-oriented and gender-sensitive project approaches
• Self-driven, quick to learn, flexible, and highly motivated
• Ability to adapt to change and maintain a flexible approach to work
• Availability for travel and willingness to work flexible hours
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Proficiency in relevant computer skills, including Microsoft Office (MS Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)

What you will be doing:

• Implementation of assigned work packages related to open public procurement, in consultation with the Senior Technical Advisor.
• Providing advice to selected organs of state on the application of open public procurement principles, standards, and ongoing procurement reforms.
• Guiding the setup of open procurement systems in selected organs of state by offering practical recommendations.
• Assisting organs of state in making procurement data available in a format that ensures transparency, integrity, and accountability.
• Strengthening the capacity of various stakeholders, including organs of state, civil society, faith-based organizations, academia, media, and businesses, in understanding and utilizing procurement data for accountability purposes.
• Supporting the application of beneficial ownership transparency in relation to business integrity and open public procurement.
• Advising on monitoring mechanisms and approaches for open public procurement.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of innovative engagement, empowerment, communication, and education programs to promote open public procurement.
• Carrying out all responsibilities in accordance with GIZ's corporate principles and the TIP's modes of working.

Technical Assistance:

• Contribute to the development of an operational plan for Outputs 1, 2, and 3 related to open public procurement, in collaboration with partners and the TIP team.
• Provide technical advice to partners and team members on effective methods and approaches for implementing open public procurement.
• Generate ideas for user-friendly content in educational programs focused on open public procurement.
• Support the functioning of the multi-stakeholder partnership dedicated to open public procurement (Output 3).
• Conduct research on national and international best practices in open public procurement.

To apply for this position, please follow the instructions below:

• Prepare a concise motivation letter (maximum 1 page) highlighting why you are the ideal candidate and the value you will bring to the project - "Application for Open Public Procurement Junior Advisor" addressed to the Head of Human Resources
• Submit a detailed CV, emphasising your relevant tertiary qualifications
• Include a copy of your South African ID to demonstrate eligibility to work in South Africa
• Application Deadline: 07 July 2023
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications submitted without a motivation letter will not be considered.
• At GIZ, we offer a dynamic environment where you can utilize your expertise to make a difference. Join our team and be part of an organization that fosters professional growth, international collaboration, and meaningful impact.