Advisor, Migration Policy Advice (MPB) at GIZ Ghana

•  Works closely with the Senior National Coordinator (PMD), who represents the Programme Migration and Diaspora at country level under the roof of the Ghanaian German Centre for Jobs, Migration & Reintegration
•  Coordinates all programme related activities in the context of Migrations Governance in the partner country with close consultation withe the PMD coordinator, the MPB Project Manager and other relevant staff members of of the Programme Migration & Diaspora in country and at GIZ Head Quarters in Eschborn Germany
•  Supports the Senior National Coordinator (PMD) in the overall implementation of the Programme Migration for Development if necessary, stand in for and support other colleagues in charge of other programme fields of action at the country level coordinates the design and implementation of services to the political partners of the programme/ component based on profound need analysis
•  Responsible for continuous management of partner relations including evaluating relevant political topics and themes together with partners
•  Monitors the development and Implementation of MPB plans and activities in close consultation with counterparts
•  Coordinates processes, joint project activities and work at the local/national and regional level (in special cases with service provider)
•  Coordinates Innovation, knowledge and quality management of the MPB component.
•  Establishes and maintain strong partnership with project stakeholders Supports project knowledge management
•  Performs other duties and tasks at the request of the PMD Senior National Coordinator and the MPB-Ghana Manager in GI, Headquarters, Eschborn Germany

Qualification Required & Experience

Your Profile

•  A master’s degree in an area that is related to the project objectives,such as Migration Studies, Development Studies, International Relations/ Political Sciences, etc
•  At least three (3) years professional experience in a comparable position Excellent written and oral knowledge of English, good working knowledge of German would be an advantage
•  Very good working knowledge of ICT (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
•  Availability to travel frequently within the country, region and to Germany. Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed based on corresponding measures are agreed with management