Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you’ve come to the right place.

• Job-ID: V000061429
• Location: Eschborn
• Assignment period: 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2028
• Field: Climate Change, Environment
• Type of employment: full- or part-time
• Application deadline: 03/27/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: „Strengthening the Management of Chemical Waste in the Eastern and Central African Region” in Burundi, DRC, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Sechelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
The overall objectiv The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is to address specific global and transregional threats to peace, international security and stability, through enhancing governance and cooperation on CBRN risk prevention, detection and mitigation.
The specific objective (Outcome) of this contract is reduction of risks and threats emanating from improperly managed chemical waste. This will be possible due to increased capacity on management of chemical waste in all relevant sectors and development of a multidisciplinary culture in management of hazardous waste in the region. This will be in accordance with the regulations, recommendations and international standards that are associated with waste whatever their origin (human, animal, agricultural, environmental) and nature (solid, effluent, gaseous). An important aspect of this project is supporting the training of personnel regarding good management practices of chemical waste in the socio-cultural contexts of the region. More specifically the project will contribute to specific objectives through the following actions: Transfer international and interregional best practices for the management of chemical wastes.

YOUR TASKS

Team leader is responsible for the delivery of the overall programme of work and the quality of the outputs. They will closely coordinate the work of the team of experts, including organise and oversee administrative and logistical support. Special attention will be paid to ensure harmonised approach of all consortium members and/or experts vis-à-vis the beneficiary countries. As a first priority, they will be responsible for establishing the working procedures and communication with the EU and the management from relevant beneficiaries, be responsible for supervising all project activities and monitor the progress towards the achievements of the objectives and target results.

The Project Team Leader has to provide clear leadership, with an emphasis on cost effectiveness, efficiency and sound management. The Project Team Leader will manage the expert team with the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate the work of the Key Experts on the project;
• Supervise and coordinate all technical aspects of the contract;
• Ensure good communication between the Key experts and the stakeholders;
• Ensure coordination and communication with the Contracting Authority;
• Organise and oversee administrative and logistical support;
• Organise logistics for the exercises and training with the participating countries;
• Organise study visits and meetings;
• Ensure first level administrative control of the project’s expenses, quality of the outputs and timely delivery of reports.

Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you’ve come to the right place.

• Job-ID: V000061429
• Location: Eschborn
• Assignment period: 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2028
• Field: Climate Change, Environment
• Type of employment: full- or part-time
• Application deadline: 03/27/202