As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.
With the dispatch of qualified specialists as development workers, GIZ contributes to the sustainable improvement of living conditions of people in developing and transition countries
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Job-ID:P1475V006
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Location:Mehrere Standorte
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Assignment period:03/01/2021 - 02/28/2023
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Field:Information and Communication Technology
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Type of employment:full-time
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Application deadline:03/31/2021
You want to help reduce the digital divide in Africa and thus actively shape the digital transformation on the ground? You want to advise municipal multimedia centres or youth clubs in Cameroon, improve web platforms or geoinformation systems, set up a makerspace in a remote African village? You are familiar with Mesh Networks and Raspberry Pi? Or with social media and data privacy? Then you have come to the right place!
Our Digital Ambassador initiative aims to provide disadvantaged groups, communities and civil society organisations in Africa with better access to the latest digital technologies and enable them to use these better. In this way, more people should benefit from the opportunities offered by digitalisation. In particular, the initiative promotes access to the internet in rural areas, digital literacy among women, girls and young people and digital support for civil society processes.
Digital Ambassadors are mediators* between the digital world, digital ecosystems and local realities who, in peer-to-peer approaches, (co-)develop innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural, rich and poor, or men and women, and to encourage efforts to scale these solutions up quickly.
- The role of the digital ambassadors depends on specific local needs
- You could, for example, be involved in the area of basic digital literacy, in the development of easily accessible digital information channels, in the area of the entrepreneurial and start-up scene, digitisation in vocational training or in the design of concepts for NGOs that work online to promote democratic participation
- Work could also focus on the challenge of providing innovative solutions for internet access where there is no broadband or for those who do not own a smartphone with a flat-rate mobile data plan
- Digital ambassadors often work in a team with complementary skills, and always cooperate closely with local partners, with whom they jointly design and develop the solutions
- University degree or professional qualification related to digital change (social or political sciences, economics, social work, education, media, ICT, engineering or similar)
- Affinity for digital transformation, combined with initial practical professional experience (possibly through internships completed during your studies) and initial experience in the field of development/international cooperation
- Proven IT/ICT knowledge, as well as experience and understanding of IT developments and IT/ICT projects
- Knowledge of promoting digital literacy and consulting approaches in the field of information and communication technologies
- Interest in cooperation/interface management and process design
- Experience abroad, ideally in Africa and experience in working in intercultural contexts
- Sensitivity towards, or experience with, approaches to gender equality
- Teamwork and networking skills combined with the talent to think conceptually and analytically
- Structured work style with a high degree of self-organisation, flexibility and creativity
- Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills
- Very good knowledge of English and French (depending on location), knowledge of German is an advantage
- Driving licence and driving experience are an advantage
- This position would also be a suitable way to spend a gap year
In general, the security situation is stable. The guidelines for GIZ security measures must be followed at all times. Please also read the country-specific information from the Federal Foreign Office.
Location: main and provincial cities in sub-saharan Africa
Deployment duration : 12-24 months (plus 1 month preparation)
Earliest start: 01.03.2021
GIZ is pleased to welcome applicants who have completed their vocational training and/or studies, and who also have German citizenship or nationality of another EU member state.
Development workers contribute their professional expertise to non-governmental and state organisations in partner countries. They train, advise and design projects jointly with the partner organisations. Development workers do not receive a customary salary, but can instead claim a living allowance, as well as family, health and insurance benefits. Your assignment will begin with several intensive weeks of preparation (including for your family) in Germany and in your partner country. When you finish your assignment in your partner country, you will receive support in reintegrating into working life and society in your country of origin.
Please note that we can only accept and process applications received via our online e-recruiting system. If you are unable to submit your application in this way, contact the person named in the job advertisement.
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative and worldwide operating institution related to development policy. Your competencies and qualifications are demanded on the spot in an interdisciplinary team. You advise governmental and civil society organizations at local or municipal level. The Development Service of GIZ offers a comprehensive service package. It includes a specific technical and personal preparation. The basis for the deployment of specialists in the development service is the Entwicklungshelfer-Gesetz.
kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de
