As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives. It provides viable, forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development in a globalised world. GIZ promotes complex reforms and change processes. Its corporate objective is to improve people’s living conditions on a sustainable basis. For more information see: www.giz.de 

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Sustainable Municipal Services (SMS) Project is seeking to fill the position of:

The position holder will support the SMS team in the implementation of the project’s objectives concerning all fields of action with a specific focus on municipal services and infrastructure management in the area of waste management and circular economy.

The Advisor will assume the following tasks and responsibilities:

-Supports the SMS team in the implementation of the project’s objectives concerning all fields of action

-Provides advisory services to partners and beneficiaries at all levels on the improvement of public services and infrastructure management in the field of waste management and circular economy

-Supports the development of strategies, concepts and management schemes for enhanced services and management at the local level

-Supports the development of standards, guidelines and specifications on the above-mentioned fields of activity

-Supports the development of events, programmes and syllabi for training and skills development on the improvement of municipal services and infrastructure management

-Contributes to the provision of such training and skills development schemes when needed

-Contributes to cooperation and development of synergies with partner initiatives in and outside of Kosovo

-Cooperates with other donor projects and partners as and when required

-Regular reporting and communication with the project team

-Contributes to the regular project monitoring, evaluation and reporting duties;

-Expert supports ongoing tasks and duties of the project as required

-Continuously develops further concerning the needs of the assigned function and the associated tasks and obligations.

-Discreet behaviour vis-à-vis third parties in all internal matters

-Respects the GIZ guidelines on integrity

-Required qualifications, competences and experience 

Master’s degree in the field of engineering, environmental science, urban development, or other relevant fields

  

3-5 years of professional experience

-Experience in providing and/or consulting of public services and infrastructure management

-Experience in planning and implementing interventions in waste management is an asset

-Experience in implementation of development projects at the local level

-Experience in public procurement and capital investment

-Experience in or with public institutions, service providers and/or private sector in public service provision

-Experience in international development cooperation is an asset

-Very good knowledge of English; knowledge of German is an added value

-Diligence, commitment and responsible work ethics

-Ability of critical and strategic thinking, and to work proactively and independently

-Team player/ability to cooperate with others

-Strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills

-Availability to take on responsibility and a corresponding sense of responsibility

-Availability to develop core competencies and expertise, to quickly adapt and take up new topics and to continuously develop further

-Willingness and availability for frequent travel.

 

GIZ Project Office-Pristina; however frequent travel to partner municipalities shall be required.

Due to Corona-related safeguard measures, mobile working might be required.

Interested and, suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit their electronic application in English, in PDF version, to [email protected] 

-CV (Europass template is recommended)

-Letter of motivation

-Diploma(s), references/recommendations

Subject of the email: Name & Surname – Advisor on Municipal Services– GIZ SMS project

Applications that do not meet these rules will not be considered!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stage of recruitment.