Communications Specialist at GIZ Nigeria

About the Organization

GIZ is an international service provider in sustainable development and international education. With over 50 years of experience, GIZ specializes in areas including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.

As a federal enterprise, GIZ works with diverse partners including the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments worldwide. We collaborate with businesses, civil society actors, and research institutions to foster successful interaction between development policy and other policy areas.

GIZ has approximately 23,500 employees across around 120 countries, with nearly 70 percent being national personnel. In Nigeria specifically, GIZ has been present since 1974, with a country office in Abuja since 2004. The Nigeria team currently comprises 466 national and 63 international employees, plus 37 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists, and 3 development workers.

About the Project

The Digital Solutions for Sustainable Development in Nigeria (DTC Nigeria) Programme, also known as the Digital Transformation Center Nigeria, is a GIZ project designed to strengthen Nigeria's capacity to implement digital innovations for economic growth. The initiative supports the improvement of the digital innovation ecosystem and the digital transformation of the economy and society.

The project's primary focus areas are digitalization, innovation, entrepreneurship, and employment.

The Position

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual for this Communications Specialist role.