Junior Advisor – Access to Information

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the implementing agency of the Federal Republic of Germany for technical and international cooperation. It offers flexible, sustainable and effective solutions in political, economic and social change processes. Most of the work of GIZ is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries as well as public and private bodies in Germany and abroad. These include the European Commission, the United Nations, the World Bank and governments of other countries.

The Programme “Enabling Access to Justice, Civil Society Participation and Transparency (EnACT)” is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and promotes dialogue and cooperation between Government institutions and civil society organisations (CSOs) on law and policy reform and implementation. The Programme aims at improving the Zambian population’s access to accountable institutions, to justice and to transparent government decision-making processes. The programme consists of four main outputs, (1) Legislative Framework and Civic Space (2) Accountability and Transparency (3) Legal Aid and (4) LegalTech

In this context, the project is seeking a suitable candidate for the following position:

Junior Advisor – Access to Information-  Band 3 (Based in Lusaka)

REF: GIZ_EnACT_ATIJA

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Support to an institutional needs assessment for capacity development and organizational strengthening of the Human Rights Commission to implement the provisions of the Access to Information Act, 2023
• Provide support in drafting an ‘Institutional Strengthening Plan’, based on the findings of the assessment, and support its implementation in partnership with the Human Rights Commission
• Implement capacity development measures, specifically targeting citizen engagement and awareness raising on access to information and human rights in conjunction with CSOs and media actors
• Encourage cooperation and networking amongst different state institutions and CSOs in the implementation of the Access to Information Act, 2023
• Provide support for the documentation of lessons learned in the engagements between the Human Rights Commission and other stakeholders in the implementation of the Access to Information Act, 2023

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Law or a related discipline.
• Masters degree will be added advantage

Professional experience

• At least 3  years of professional experience in a comparable position is required.
• Experience in working with state actors is an added advantage
• Working knowledge in assessing capacity needs as well as implementing a range of different capacity development measures with non-profit institutions.

Other knowledge and additional competences

• Ability to thrive in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
• Self-driven and self-organised
• Proactive and results-oriented work ethic
• Must be highly adaptable, proactive and able to work to tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with different stakeholders

The successful candidate will be expected to start employment with GIZ, on a fixed term contract.

Application deadline: 21 July 2024

Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Applications should meet the following criteria:

• Cover letter quoting the reference: REF: GIZ_EnACT_ATIJA must be uploaded using font type Arial, size 11. In the first paragraph, please outline your motivation for applying for the position. In the second paragraph, outline your experience in the position.
• CVs must be submitted in PDF not exceeding three (3) pages. Do not indicate your marital status, religion, political affiliation or insert your photo.
• Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application.
  Traceable references of previous engagements must be provided.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background or age.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.