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GIZ is Recruiting Development Workers – 2025

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GIZ’s work in the energy sector received high marks: 93 percent of the evaluated projects were rated as successful. This is one of the key findings of the 2024 Evaluation Report, which focuses on energy. 

GIZ’s advisory services are in high demand, well received, and effectively implemented. Projects that operate at multiple levels are particularly successful. For example, when GIZ advises on legislation, simultaneously strengthens partner organizations at the local level, and supports the training and professional development of specialists.

GIZ works on energy in more than 60 countries. It makes a significant contribution to the global energy transition by implementing projects that promote renewable energies, increase energy efficiency.

GIZ 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.

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Deployed within the Technical Secretariat of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), the development Worker will be responsible for providing technical expertise on governance and public finance issues in general, and specifically on the systematic integration and publication of data related to the commitment of the government and mining companies to the EITI process.

The security situation is tense. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is restricted. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment.

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GIZ’s Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.

Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.

For general questions from dependent partners about local employment – please contact us at: map@giz.de

Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment.

Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your succesful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails form our recruiting system as spam.

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics or public finance preferred
  • Knowledge of EITI; experience related to EITI would be an asset
  • Required skills and qualities: listening skills, teamwork, motivation for field work (with companies), teaching skills, rigor, ability to synthesize information, communication skills
  • Many years of experience in the field of Extractive Industries Governance and/or public finance, including several years preferably in Africa or in fragile countries
  • Experience in the private sector preferred
  • A very good level (at least C1) of French and English is required for this position
  • Strong digitalization and information management skills are assets
  • Experience in the DRC would be an asset
  • Contribute significantly to strengthening commitment to the EITI process and data disclosure by provincial and local governments and industrial mining companies
  • Raise awareness among provincial and local administrations and private mining companies about the systematic disclosure of EITI reporting entities and the role of audit institutions and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

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