Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Position: Social Protection Capacity Development Advisor
Industry: Company International Cooperation for Sustainable Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
Placement: Yola, Adamawa State
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Job Description
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is seeking candidates for a position in Social Protection Capacity Development Advisor based in Yola, Adamawa State. If you are interested in this opportunity, please review the details below.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education. Dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world, GIZ brings over 50 years of experience across various sectors including economic development, employment promotion, energy, environment, peace, and security. Our diverse expertise is sought after globally by entities such as the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and other governments. Collaborating with businesses, civil society actors, and research institutions, GIZ fosters successful interactions between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, German and European values are central to our work. We partner flexibly with national governments and cooperation partners worldwide to deliver effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions.
The Social Protection Capacity Development Advisor will work under the general guidance of the Head of the Social Protection Component and in close collaboration with the Social Policy Advisor. The advisor will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of approaches aimed at improving the quality and broadening the scope of State Social Registers (SSRs). This role involves analyzing key research studies, supporting capacity-building initiatives, and facilitating high-level political advocacy and engagement with stakeholders. Additionally, the advisor will provide technical advice to state social registries, support the identification and enumeration of poor and vulnerable households, and design sustainable approaches for institutional support to state social registries.
In this role, you will bring your extensive knowledge of the Nigerian social protection context, including database management, data analysis, institutional strengthening, and management of social registers. Your ability to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and highly political context will be crucial. The role also demands familiarity with gender mainstreaming in social protection programming, strong writing and reporting skills, and proficiency in Office 365 tools. As a Social Protection Capacity Development Advisor, you will contribute to the development and implementation of effective social protection policies and programs, ensuring that the most vulnerable populations receive the support they need.
Job Detail
Responsibilities
- Analyze key research studies, evaluations, and reports on social protection in Nigeria to identify and document lessons and produce analytical summaries for internal use and policy application.
- Support the design and implementation of approaches towards broadening and quality improvements of the State Social Registers (SSRs).
- Facilitate institutional capacity development support to the State Operations Coordinating Units (SOCUs) in intervention states.
- Support the design of approaches & initiatives for data protection of the SSRs in line with national data protection law.
- Facilitate high-level political advocacy and engagement with stakeholders for the usage of SSRs by a broad range of state and non-state actors.
- Provide technical advice and support to state social registries in the identification and enumeration of poor and vulnerable households.
- Design and implement capacity-building initiatives for staff of state social registries.
- Facilitate the contracting of consultants and service providers and monitor the implementation of such services.
- Support the development of calls for proposals, assess partner proposals, and prepare grant agreements.
- Ensure grants monitoring efforts, including checking financial reports/documents of partners, giving feedback on adjustments needed, and ensuring expenditure tallies with budget provisions.
- Identify, mitigate, and communicate risks related to stakeholder engagement, strategy/program, finance, operations, compliance, and environment.
- • Support effective impact monitoring and reporting in line with the requirements of commissioning parties (EU and BMZ).
- Support effective communication and visibility of the Programme in line with the requirements of commissioning parties.
Job Requirements
Before applying, please take the time to thoroughly review and comprehend the job requirements outlined below. Ensuring that you meet all the specified criteria will significantly enhance your candidacy for the Social Protection Capacity Development Advisor position at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ):
Qualifications
- A University Degree in Social Policy, Sociology, Social Work, Economics, Statistics, Operations Research, Development Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years' professional work experience in relevant thematic areas of the Programme (Social Protection, Data Analysis, Social Registers, Social Policy, Governance, Institutional Strengthening, and Capacity Building).
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Policy, Sociology, Social Work, Economics, Statistics, Operations Research, Development Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years' professional work experience in relevant thematic areas of the Programme (Social Protection, Data Analysis, Social Registers, Social Policy, Governance, Institutional Strengthening, and Capacity Building).
- Good knowledge of the Nigerian Social Protection context at the federal and sub-national levels.
- Strong ability in database management, data analysis, institutional strengthening, and management of social registers.
- Effective project management skills and experience managing or working in complex multi-faceted projects.
- Familiarity with gender mainstreaming in social protection programming.
Skills
- Strong writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Office 365 tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams).
- Proficient in performance-driven planning, monitoring, and reporting.
- Resourceful, resilient, and able to stay motivated in the face of setbacks or during periods of pressure.
- Self-motivated, performance-oriented, and with good analytical ability.
- Solution-oriented mindset.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri is an asset.
Salary, Benefits and incentive
Provided below are the offerings in terms of salary, benefits, and incentives awaiting you in the role of Social Protection Capacity Development Advisor at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ):
Salary
NGN 300,000 - 450,000 per-Month.
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Ethical and inclusive work environment
Incentive Compensation
- Performance-based bonuses
- Training and certification programs
Date posted: July 16, 2024
Posted on: Yola
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Apply NowThis position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of social protection policies and programs that support the most vulnerable populations in Nigeria. As a Social Protection Capacity Development Advisor, you will be at the forefront of driving meaningful change and fostering sustainable development in collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders. This role demands a high level of professionalism, analytical ability, and a commitment to ethical conduct.
