Senior Technical Advisor - Youth Employment Promotion at GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini

• Project Duration: This is a shared position until the end of 2024:
• 80% of the time allocated to S2PYEI
• 20% of the time allocated to CPD4E After 2024, the position will be fully allocated to CPD4E.
• Work Environment:
• GIZ offers a global network and a diverse, respectful workplace that promotes genuine equal opportunities.
• Gender equality is a core value, and GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter.
• The company values all employees regardless of background, including gender, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, social background, age, or sexual orientation.
• GIZ is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities.
• Contract Duration: This position is available until 31 May 2026, aligning with the project's commissioning period.

To be considered you need the following

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Economics, Politics, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field is required.

Professional Experience -Bring Your Expertise to the Table:

• We're looking for someone with a proven track record in employment promotion (8+ years of experience).
• Experience navigating complex political landscapes and aligning skills training with industry needs is a major plus. Do you understand the ins and outs of innovative financing models like pay-for-performance? That's a game-changer for us.
• Bonus points if you've spent at least 3 years strengthening the TVET system or advising on employment policy.
• Network like a champion? Strong connections with key stakeholders are essential.
• Communication is king, so excellent writing skills are a must for reports, publications, and project materials.

You will be a great fit if you have the following:

• Be the Changemaker: Embrace challenges with a proactive spirit, adaptability, and a meticulous eye for detail – make a real difference.
• Become a Strategic Powerhouse: Leverage your strong analytical skills and advisory expertise to inform successful decisions.
• Navigate with Confidence: Thrive in complex environments with your high degree of political sensitivity, ensuring smooth and effective action.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING

• Become a Trusted Advisor: Provide expert guidance to partners across government, private sector, and civil society on key areas like skills development and employment promotion.
• Build Powerful Networks: Forge strong partnerships with national and local stakeholders, identifying opportunities for collaboration and maximizing impact.
• Drive Results from Start to Finish: Design, plan, implement, and manage projects while ensuring adherence to GIZ regulations. This includes managing contracts, service providers, and implementation partners.
• Sharpen Your Communication Skills: Craft compelling briefings, presentations, reports, and concept notes, clearly outlining project goals and plans.
• Maximize Efficiency: Identify synergies with other development projects, ensuring best practices and optimized resource allocation.
• Be Our Voice: Represent the projects effectively in relevant meetings and events, championing their objectives.
• Plan for Success: Contribute to the operational planning of the projects, ensuring smooth and efficient execution.
• Measure & Adapt: Integrate your expertise into the projects' Monitoring, Evaluation, Reflection, and Learning (MERL) systems. Share valuable insights within and beyond GIZ.
• Report & Share Impact: Contribute to annual progress reports for commissioning parties and other stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Communicate with Clarity: Help develop and implement communication strategies to effectively showcase project progress and impact.

Application Process:

• Prospective candidates are invited to apply by submitting a comprehensive application package. This should include a professionally crafted, concise motivation letter (limited to one page - the subject line "Technical Advisor for Youth Employment Promotion” addressed to the Head of Human Resources), explicitly articulating why you should be the preferred candidate and the value you intend to bring to the project. 
• The application package must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and proof of eligibility to work in South Africa (a copy of the South African ID).
• The deadline for submitting applications is 05 April 2024. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• Applications lacking a motivation letter will not be considered.