Junior Advisor

Cluster or office-GIZ AU Office.

Contract duration. 28/02/2026

Duty station. Addis Ababa

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government – in particular the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – and many public and private sector clients in achieving their objectives in international cooperation in around 120 countries.

Since 2004, GIZ has been a reliable and trusted partner of the African Union (AU) to enhance inclusive growth and sustainable development on the African continent in line with the AU’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. With more than 200staff, GIZ African Union cooperates with the AU Commission, as well as the AU’s specialised institutions and agencies, such as the Development Agency AUDA-NEPAD, at continental, regional and national level in more than 35 member states. Key areas of engagement include Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, Governance and Migration, Sustainable Economic Growth and Employment, as well as Health and Social Development

The Strengthening Advisory Capacities for Land Governance in Africa (SLGA) programme of the GIZ-AU has been working to improve expertise on land governance on the continent. SLGA supports the implementation of the AU Agenda on Land. The overall objective of SLGA is to strengthen the human and institutional capacities required to realize sustainable land policies that pay attention to the rights of marginalized groups such as small-scale farmers, pastoralists and women across Africa. In the final stages of the programme, support will be needed in finalizing processes and concluding activities.

Responsibilities and Duties

Communication

• Coordinate and promote events and initiatives.
• Support in creating and managing content for social media, newsletters, and the website while enhancing SLGA’s visibility through proactive social media monitoring.
• Support layout design for communication materials while ensuring brand consistency.
• Provide suggestions for improving communication strategies based on current trends and feedback.
• Assist in the production of communication products/materials for the programme’s activities.

Administrative and logistics

• Assist with logistics, agenda preparation, and coordination with stakeholders for organizing meetings, workshops and other engagements.
• Support event-related activities, including flight and hotel bookings, and preparation of visa support letters for project staff and partners.
• Assist in the procurement of goods and services.
• Aid in managing assets inventory and related tasks.
• Support any other activities as required.

.M&E and Knowledge management

• Support the data collection, coordination, and drafting of monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Maintain an updated inventory of project knowledge products and resources.
• Take meeting notes during knowledge exchange sessions and draft briefing points for knowledge product development.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in programme management, media studies, journalism and communication, international relations or land governance.

Professional experience

• Previous GIZ experience is required.

Technical Competencies

• Demonstrates initiative-taking ability with a goal-oriented approach.
• Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently.
• Detail-oriented and diligent, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Skilled in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experienced in managing social media and digital platforms.
• Basic layout and graphic design skills; experience utilizing Adobe or Canva are an asset.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office

Other additional competencies

• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capable of working effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Shows cultural sensitivity and a willingness to understand diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrates openness to change and has the ability to integrate feedback.
• Maintains a positive and results-oriented attitude.
• Responds constructively to feedback and differing opinions.
• Approach work with energy and a constructive attitude.
• Skilled in meeting deadlines and anticipating future need