Technical Advisor

Imagine a future where Africa's young people, the continent’s greatest asset, are the driving force behind sustainable growth and transformative change.

This vision is within reach, but the pressing challenges of youth unemployment and unequal access to quality education must be tackled head-on. The Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) is at the forefront of this mission, championing innovative strategies to enhance technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Supported by the African Union and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), SIFA is committed to bridging the skills gap and fostering inclusive development. By prioritizing gender and social inclusion, SIFA aims to empower all youth, especially women, those from disadvantaged backgrounds, people with disabilities, and displaced individuals, ensuring no one is left behind.

Join us as we continue to drive this crucial agenda and build a brighter, more equitable future for Africa.

A Culture of Diversity and Inclusion...
**At GIZ, we believe a diverse workforce fuels innovation and excellence.** That's why we foster an atmosphere of respect, equal opportunities, and genuine inclusion. We're a proud signatory to the Diversity Charter, valuing every employee regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, disability, background, age, or sexual orientation. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates and leverages its differences to create a more sustainable future.
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Location**: The position will be based at AUDA-NEPAD in Midrand, South Africa.
- ** Work Environment**: GIZ offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment with a global network of colleagues. Gender equality, diversity, and respect are core values at GIZ.
- ** Equal Opportunity**: GIZ is committed to equal opportunities for all. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

**Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience** Education**:

- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

- Communication and Media
- Development Studies
- Social Sciences with a focus on Gender Studies or Social Inclusion

**Additional Qualifications**:

- A background in Gender and Social Inclusion topics, particularly related to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), will be considered a strong asset.

**Professional Experience and Skills**:

- A minimum of Five years of relevant professional experience in communication and digital platform management for both public and private sectors.
- Demonstrated experience in integrating gender and social inclusion approaches into development projects.
- Proven project management skills, including experience managing consultancy contracts.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of:

- Gender equality principles
- Gender transformative approaches
- Inclusion of people with disabilities, youth in fragile contexts, migrants, and refugees.

**To thrive in this role, the following qualities are essential**:

- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- A hardworking, reliable, proactive, and results-oriented work ethic.
- Willingness to learn, and to both give and receive feedback and advice.
- Proficiency in using the MS Office Suite.
- Ability to deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced working environment.
- Strong analytical and advisory skills.
- Proactive, flexible, and attentive to detail.

**What will you be doing?**:

- Lead and Manage the Gender and Social Inclusion Portfolio:_
- ** Provide strategic leadership** in developing and implementing a plan to integrate gender equity and social inclusion (focusing on vulnerable groups: women and girls, persons with disabilities, displaced and fragile populations, and migrants) into SIFA workstreams.
- ** Develop a toolbox** to improve access to TVET for people in contexts of displacement and fragility.
- ** Spearhead the partnership** with the ILO on Skills in Migration.
- ** Conduct a comprehensive review** of existing resources on gender and social inclusion within the SIFA project, including knowledge products, processes, and interventions.
- ** Design and facilitate the implementation** of evidence-based interventions that promote inclusiveness in TVET implementation through SIFA.
- ** In collaboration with the M&E unit, monitor and track gender indicators** to promote gender equality, women's empowerment, and social inclusion across all SIFA outputs.
- ** Stay abreast of global best practices and trends** in gender and social inclusion to ensure their incorporation into the development of activities (events, knowledge products, etc.).
- ** Map key stakeholders**, including existing and potential partners working in the area of gender and social inclusion.
- ** Develop and manage external relationships** with donors, partners, and other stakeholders, particularly those working in the area of gender and social inclusion specifically for TVET (e.g., ILO).
- ** Provide oversight and management** to