Programme Officer- GIZ – Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Building partnerships to promote innovations in selected value chains, Development of agriculture-related training institutions’ capacities and Implementing training measures trough improved extension services
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Programme Officer is a key member of the programme and is responsible for Supporting the programme team in design and implementing activities aimed at reinforcing institutional linkages and transfer of knowledge between research, training and a variety of outreach services in the agricultural sector, Implementing activities aimed at reinforcing the agricultural technical education/training system in selected value chains (cassava and oilseeds), Coordinating joint activities with other programmes including the regional programme “Promotion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training for the Agriculture Sector in Africa (CAADP/ATVET), Monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management of selected programme activities
Provide capacity building support to selected agricultural training colleges, including the development and implementation of improved teaching curricula (diploma/degree level), training modules for short term courses), promotion of selected cross-cutting topics (e.g. mechanization, irrigation, agribusiness/entrepreneurship) further qualification of teaching staff and the provision of adequate training materials/facilities, Interact with private companies in order to develop an adequate response to private sector requests for quality training services and technical staff profiles, Liase with international agricultural research institutions to institutionalize exchange programmes and transfer of knowledge with training colleges, Implement collaboration agreements between training colleges and selected outreach services, Perform systematic data collection and accurate documentation of programme activities listed above
MSc/BSc or other relevant qualification in agriculture
Experience in agricultural technical education and training, Professional experience with multi-stakeholders teams with strategies to stimulate private sector participation
Excellent writing skills and strong analytical skills, Sound IT competences, Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
Interested candidates should submit their applications electronically and these should include: a motivation letter, current resume of the applicant and certified scanned copies of relevant certificates to The Head of Finance and Administration, GIZ, P O Box 31131, Lilongwe 3
Building partnerships to promote innovations in selected value chains, Development of agriculture-related training institutions’ capacities and Implementing training measures trough improved extension services
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Programme Officer is a key member of the programme and is responsible for Supporting the programme team in design and implementing activities aimed at reinforcing institutional linkages and transfer of knowledge between research, training and a variety of outreach services in the agricultural sector, Implementing activities aimed at reinforcing the agricultural technical education/training system in selected value chains (cassava and oilseeds), Coordinating joint activities with other programmes including the regional programme “Promotion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training for the Agriculture Sector in Africa (CAADP/ATVET), Monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management of selected programme activities
Provide capacity building support to selected agricultural training colleges, including the development and implementation of improved teaching curricula (diploma/degree level), training modules for short term courses), promotion of selected cross-cutting topics (e.g. mechanization, irrigation, agribusiness/entrepreneurship) further qualification of teaching staff and the provision of adequate training materials/facilities, Interact with private companies in order to develop an adequate response to private sector requests for quality training services and technical staff profiles, Liase with international agricultural research institutions to institutionalize exchange programmes and transfer of knowledge with training colleges, Implement collaboration agreements between training colleges and selected outreach services, Perform systematic data collection and accurate documentation of programme activities listed above
MSc/BSc or other relevant qualification in agriculture
Experience in agricultural technical education and training, Professional experience with multi-stakeholders teams with strategies to stimulate private sector participation
Excellent writing skills and strong analytical skills, Sound IT competences, Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
Interested candidates should submit their applications electronically and these should include: a motivation letter, current resume of the applicant and certified scanned copies of relevant certificates to The Head of Finance and Administration, GIZ, P O Box 31131, Lilongwe 3
