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GIZ

As a federal enterprise, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its
objective in the field of international cooperation for sustainable
development. GIZ operates in more than 130 countries around the globe. In
Malawi, GIZ has been working for more than 50 years. Malawi is a priority for
German international cooperation and currently focuses on three priority
areas education, health and private sector development in rural
areas. In addition to our work on these areas, we also work on public
financial and economic management and social protection.

GIZ invites applications from suitable qualified Malawians for the post of
Technical Advisor – Supply chain innovation at the Malawi German Health
Programme (MGHP)

A. Project Description*>
The German Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ) has awarded
a grant to support
the development of capacities in the Malawi health system to use drone and
data technology. The project includes foundational training through the
African Drone and Data Academy supported by UNICEF as well as further
practical training and the establishment of drone bases for air deliveries of
medical supplies to health facilities through the drone manufacturer and
service provider Wingcopter. GIZ has been tasked with coordination of the
grant and ensuring coordination and alignment with the Malawi Ministry of
Health and other stakeholders in- and outside of Government.

The position is hierarchically and logistically integrated into the GIZ health
programme and technically
backstopped by the Smart Development Hack team at GIZ headquarters. The
initial grant is for a start-up
period of 17 months; the BMZ will make available a follow-up grant based on
performance of the start-up period.

B. Responsibilities*>
The advisor is responsible for

> managing the local implementation of the Smart Development Hack grant in Malawi, in line with
the programme objectives, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior

> assisting project/programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate
with a broad range of target groups

> innovation and knowledge management

The professional advisor performs the following tasks

C. Tasks

1. Management and coordination
The advisor

> coordinates relevant project activities at local level in consultation with the manager and in
cooperation with the partners, both as regards implementation and preparing
organisational
aspects

> compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments
> prepares financial plans for project activities and manages project activities in line with
approved budgets

> coordinates activities of project partners and contractors
> regularly consults with the GIZ officer responsible for the contract and cooperation (Team Leader) on all project activities
> helps identify the needs of government institutions and project implementation partners
> participates in formulating project action plans and helps synchronise the planning and budgeting system and counterparts
> is responsible for preparing, implementing and documenting training events, workshops,
forums, team meetings and other project activities, where applicable, jointly
with the partner institutions

> handles results monitoring and project progress review as well as reporting.
2. Advising the partner institution(s)
The advisor

> assists and monitors the development and implementation of project/programme plans and activities in close consultation with counterparts
> contributes to preparing and implementing the coordination process, joint project/programme
activities and work at the regional level

> deals with the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events on issues connected with the project/programme’s area of activity
> develops and organises quality assurance measures and suggests necessary changes, improvements and initiatives.
3. Networking and cooperation
The advisor

> supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assists with PR work
and cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-
governmental
agencies and individuals in the project/programme environment and with other
projects to improve and maintain good working relationships

> develops and maintains contact with all important stakeholders
> provides technical assistance to local and international experts
> ensures knowledge management collects, processes and distributes relevant information,
monitors communication and interaction between government institutions, NGOs
and society through analyses of the media, direct dialogue, participation in
meetings and seminars etc.

4. Knowledge management
The advisor

> ensures knowledge transfer to project/programme information
> develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and
procedures

> draws up reports and presentation documents
> prepares appropriate input for various project/programme reports including annual reports,
and contributes to the other reports required by the programme manager and GIZ
Head Office

> assists with research activities and studies on political issues which benefit joint programmes.

D. Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications

> Masters Degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Business Administration, Logistics or other relevant subject
> Bachelors degree in a complementary subject

Professional experience

> at least 10 years’ of professional experience in the health sector
> at least 5 years’ professional experience in medical supply chain management
> at least project-based professional experience in innovative technologies

Other knowledge, additional competences

> very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet)
and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)

> fluent written and oral knowledge of English
> demonstrable affinity to and interest in innovative technologies
> willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are
agreed with management

> enjoys working collaboratively
> refined diplomatic skills

Interested candidates meeting the above listed requirements should submit
their application with a one-
page cover letter demonstrating how they meet the above requirements, along
with a detailed CV to

Human Resource Manager
GIZ
P.O. Box 31131
LILONGWE 3
[ Giz-malawi-hr@giz.de ](mailtoGiz-malawi-hr@giz.de)
The Job Title should be clearly mentioned in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 24th August 2020. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.

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