Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

The project " Environmentally Sound Disposal and Recycling of E-Waste in Ghana " (in short E-Waste Programme) supports the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI) of the Republic of Ghana in introducing sustainable e-waste management.

Scope of Role:

• The technical advisor is responsible for the technical and organizational implementation of the measures and activities in Output 2 (private sector support) of the project.
• She/he is involved in ongoing process development within her/his remit, is responsible for knowledge management and prepare and share documentation.
• She/he supports experts in familiarizing themselves with and performing their tasks.
• She/he supports the implementation of integrated development partnerships between the Programme and selected e-waste recyclers in Ghana.
• She/he identifies further technical repurposing-, recycling and disposal-solutions for e-waste appliances and fractions. • • She/he steers a private sector working group with different partners and network with all relevant public and private stakeholders. She/he performs the tasks assigned to you by your line manager, where required.

Tasks:

• Support to implementation of the integrated development partnerships.
• The position provides the agreed support to the partnerships and monitor the agreed measures, ensure timely implementation and comprehensive documentation.
• Selection of technical solutions for repurposing, recycling and disposal of e-waste appliances or fractions (specific those collected by the KfW/MESTI-PIU programme)
• The technical advisor identifies together with international and national consultants applied technical solutions, prepare open calls and evaluate the offers with the jury, negotiate cooperation agreements and document all required steps.
• Private Sector Working Group
• The position provides transparent information to the private sector working group, act together with another member as the secretariat and ensure invitation, minutes and decisions are done.
• Cooperation with MESTI-PIU
• She/he ensures regular exchange and the alignment of the private sector approach and strategy.

Qualifications Required & Experience

• MSc in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management and/or Environmental Sanitation and Waste Management and/or Business
Administration

Professional experience

• 3-5 years working experience in Private and Public Sector in Ghana, preferable with a focus on environmental management and support to the private recycling sector.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Very good knowledge of e-waste related international conventions, national laws and regulations.
• Knowledge on public-private partnership activities and agreements.
• Preferable knowledge on GIZ instrument iDPP/DPP and GIZ procurement processes.
• Good working knowledge of ICT technologies.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate networking.
• Diligent, goal oriented, open minded and innovative, team player and ability to perform task without supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, work experience in an intercultural environment is an asset.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/EWASTE/01/03 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful

Closing Date: 15 March, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.