Project Assistant (Job Vacancy)
Position Project Assistant
Salary Band 2
Organizational unit: GIZ CFSP
Place of Assignment Kismayo, Somalia
Deadline 30 December, 2024
Brief Introduction
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been working in
Somalia since 1964. As a service provider with worldwide operations in the fields of
international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ
works with its partners to develop effective solutions that offer people better prospects and
sustainably improve their living conditions. The goal of GIZ is to support the capacity
development of people, organizations and institutional structures in the partner countries so
as to enable them better their living conditions through their own efforts.
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, on behalf of the
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is
implementing various projects in Somalia, across multiple sectors and regions. One of the
projects is the project “Promotion of climate resilient for food security in Jubbaland”.
The proposed new transitional development assistance project aims to improve food and
nutrition security and strengthen the resilience of selected communities in Jubaland by
integrating disaster risk management and climate adaptation measures.
The project has three OUTPUTS. A, agriculture & nutrition, B Business/income generating
activities and C water, the 3 OUTPUTS have indicators leading to project OUTCOME
achievements.
An essential prerequisite for strengthening the resilience of the target group is access to
nutritious food (output A). The impact hypothesis for Output A is that nutrition-sensitive and
climate-adapted varieties can be identified for peri-urban Kismayo, and the target group
trained in their cultivation as a contribution to improved climate adaptation strategies
regarding food security (project objective) (Gollin et al. 2021). The assumption is that the
vulnerable households will see the medium and long-term benefits of climate change
adaptation measures and in RRM in agricultural production.
Output B aims to improve income generation opportunities for households in the target
communities. The impact hypothesis is that diversification of income opportunities will
contribute to improved climate adaptation strategies for food security (project objective; CPE
report UFSP).
CFSP is seeking a dedicated Project assistant who contributes to the planning and
implementation of both OUTPUTA & OUTPUT B. The assistant will be working with and
reporting to the technical Team in Kismayo.
Responsibilities
➢ The assistant will support the Technical Office team in coordinating and managing
technical documentation, assisting with project planning, and ensuring smooth dayto-day
operat
He/she will be contributing to the achievement of climate resilience and disaster
resilience food security project (CFSP).
➢ He /She will be responsible for supporting the technical managers in physical and virtual
filing and data management
➢ He/she will cooperate constructively with all internal and external stakeholders and help
work on the issues and tasks that arise in the project.
➢ The assistant will ensure that information flows correctly, refer matters to other units as
required and ensure that all processes run smoothly
Other duties/additional tasks
➢ Assist in preparing and organizing project documentation specifications and
reports.
➢ Maintain and update technical files and records in a systematic manner in the
standard set online folders.
➢ Support in coordinating project schedules, resources, and meeting agendas
➢ Participate in field visits once/twice per week.
➢ Collect relevant field data file and keep the record and share field reports and
minutes to the technical team in GIZ coordination office in Kismayo.
➢ Communicate with internal take holders regarding technical matters.
➢ Assist in furnishing the office and improving visibility.
➢ Prepare routine reports and progress updates for the technical office.
➢ Provide support to the team, including managing calendars, scheduling
meetings, and preparing presentations
(Qualifications and specialist area)
➢ Degree in social science, or a related technical field (or equivalent work
experience).
➢ A diploma with 2 years of relevant experience. And experience in livelihood and
food security is an added advantage.
➢ Basic knowledge of project management and technical documentation
processes.
➢ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
➢ Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
➢ Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
➢ Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
➢ Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed and work full time
(40 hours per week)
➢ Willingness to visit field areas (Gobweyn and Luglow)
Applications should be done through https://www.fuzu.com/jobs/project-assistant-kismayogiz
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications by women, people with
disability and other minority groups
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