As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.
For our operations in Accra/Ghana, we are looking for an
Regional Advisor (d/f/m) Tech-Entrepreneurship Initiative "Make-IT in Africa"
Job description
Tech start-ups are the driving force behind Africa's digital transformation. Local entrepreneurs are often in a much better position to find innovative solutions to development challenges. Their work not only has positive social effects, but also creates new employment opportunities with great potential for the future. However, many young (technology) start-ups in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to finance, customers, employees and digital infrastructure. It is even more difficult for young female entrepreneurs outside the metropolitan regions to master these challenges. Make-IT brings the key players together and supports African entrepreneurs on their way to sustainable solutions, growth and employment.
"Make-IT in Africa" promotes digital innovations in Africa for sustainable and inclusive development. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH implements Make-IT on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in Ghana and Rwanda as well as in 11 other countries. In close cooperation with more than 20 business and financing partners, social enterprises, hubs and networks, Make-IT creates an environment for young businesses to gain better access to finance, markets and skills.
Your tasks
- Technical advice in the field of start-up support and innovation
- Development and technical management of measures to promote tech entrepreneurship in West and North Africa
- Implementation and control of project activities
- Establishment and support of networks within the African start-up and innovation ecosystems and cooperation with its key stakeholders
- Support in the development of the brand "Make-IT in Africa”, including consulting other GIZ projects in the region on integrating the brand and methodology in respective project concepts
- Cooperation with the private sector; initiation and implementation of development partnerships with the private sector
- Implementation of impact-oriented monitoring and reporting to the commissioning party
Your profile
- Several years of professional experience in the promotion of start-ups and digital innovation ecosystems
- Several years of professional experience in development cooperation and/or in developing countries, regional experience in Africa is an advantage
- Work experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas (start-up financing, corporate venturing, founding or working in a technology start-up or company builder)
- Proven networking skills and an established network of African and European stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem
- Enjoy working in intercultural teams
- Knowledge in design thinking and other agile methods, ideally certified
- Fluent in English, knowledge of French is an advantage
If we caught your interest, we are looking forward to your application until 11/01/2020.
For further information
https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=jobad&id=51826
You can find this job under the Job-ID P1533V4696.
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