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ADVISOR (COMMUNICATION & PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT)
A. BRIEF BACKGROUND
The regional project “Employment Promotion for Women for the Green Transformation in Africa” (WE4D) aims to improve women’s employment opportunities, especially in green sectors and in companies and value chains that are driving the green transformation on the African continent. This is achieved via supporting market-oriented education and training, measures to improve the transition to the labour market, foster employment in value chains and improving the competitiveness of start-ups and MSMEs. The project is active in Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo and Uganda. WE4D is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-funded by Norway and the European Union (EU). The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is responsible for project implementation.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Advisor is responsible for providing strategic and technical support in the following areas:
1. Communication & Knowledge Management
- Manage internal and external communication for WE4D Malawi, including knowledge management and support for partnership project communication
- Lead communication activities and provide technical advice in coordination with advisors and consultants
- Enhance the visibility of projects by supporting the organization of events and PR-related activities
2. Private Sector Development
- Management of partnership projects and interventions and the provision of technical advice to ensure successful achievement of green skills development, entrepreneurship and matching initiatives with focus on women, youth and Persons with Disabilities
- Promotion of the cooperation with the private sector and other key stakeholders from training institutions, civil society, government and international cooperation for the creation of green jobs for women.
C. TASKS
Specifically, the Advisor will support in the following areas:
1. Communication & Knowledge Management
- Develop and implement WE4D Malawi’s external and internal communication strategy, tools and activities in line with the strategy of the overall WE4D programme
- Lead the drafting, production and dissemination of internal and external communication products in cooperation with national and international service providers
- Craft compelling messages to communicate the objectives, achievements and impact to diverse audiences including donors, partners, government and the public
- Plan and organize together with implementing partners, outreach events and field visits to promote WE4D in Malawi
- Organise and maintain a database of high-quality photos, communication materials and knowledge products for easy access and reference in line with GIZ data protection policies
- Contribute to communication working groups within GIZ Malawi and the WE4D programme on a regional level
- Promote knowledge management and ensure correct filing of relevant documents
- Exercising all responsibilities according to GIZ’s corporate principles and WE4D design guidelines
2. Private Sector Development
- Plan and implement strategies and measures to promote entrepreneurship for employment, with special focus on green sectors, women-led MSMEs, women access to green jobs and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
- Manage enterprise development partnerships projects and measures in coordination with the partners (training institutions, private sector, government, etc.): e.g. organization and moderation of planning workshops, preparation of partnership technical and contractual documents, advise during the implementation, monitor expenditures and coordinate monitoring and documentation of agreed activities and results
- Coordinate with other development partners, the private sector and development organizations and identify the potential for cooperation
- Organize consultancies (development of concepts, ToRs, contracting of consultants, coaching and guiding consultants, quality checks of consultant reports) and procurement
- Provide data, information and feedback for regular programme progress monitoring and reporting
3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Academic Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences, or related discipline. Additional qualifications in development cooperation, gender equality and in the areas of TVET, employment promotion and/or private sector development are an asset.
Professional Knowledge and experience:
- At least 3 years practical experiences in project communication and private sector development.
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of PowerPoint, online media tools, social media
- Excellent language skills in English and Chichewa are required; a good command of German would be an advantage
- Skills in graphic design are an advantage
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, online media tools, social media
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English
- Strong communication and facilitation skills in Chichewa, a good command of German would be an advantage
- Experience in the field of international development cooperation
- Intercultural competence working with local and international teams
- Management and advisory skills and strategic thinking.
Contract Duration: The successful candidate will be given a 2-year contract of employment.
Method Of Application
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements must submit the following:
1. Electronic one-paged cover letter
2. Electronic detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of not more than 4 pages.
3. Copies of certificates
The above documents should be sent to [email protected] and the following reference code of the call for application is strictly to be indicated in the subject line of the applicant’s email:
GIZ/WE4D/040/Name of applicant.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Head of HR
GIZ Malawi
P.O. Box 31131
Lilongwe 3.
The deadline for receiving applications is 10th July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above requirements will be contacted.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected
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