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Development Worker (m/f/d) as Digital Ambassador – Innovation Specialist
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Our 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.
Job-ID: V000055489 Location: Lagos Assignment period: 11/01/2023 - 11/30/2025 Field: ICT and Digitalisation Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 08/09/2023Job description
The project is part of the Sustainable Economic Cluster and focuses primarily on digital transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship. The University of Lagos is a key partner of the project. It has an established National Information Technology Development Agency Information and communications technology Hub, which aims to drive talent discovery and up-skilling, innovation, product development, cooperation and closer linkages with Nigerian and international digital innovation ecosystem stakeholders.
Your tasks
As part of your service as a development worker, you will take on the following tasks:
Drive technology and digital innovation projects, from research and development and prototyping to development and implementation Work with the hub’s community to identify opportunities for digital transformation and develop strategies to leverage the latest technologies Develop Minimum Viable Products addressing local/global challenges by leveraging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, 3D-Printing and Artificial intelligence (AI) Contribute to upskilling of talents within the hub community on the use and practical applications of digital technologies such as IoT, Robotics, AI and Blockchain Develop formal documentation on processes, procedures, and best practices employed in carrying out their duties, and generate regular reports on activitiesYour profile
University degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields Several years of experience in digital innovation, digital transformation, or related fields and delivering capacity development training activities Demonstrable experience with digital technologies such as AI, IoT, Robotics, and 3D-Printing Strong knowledge of Fablab operations and digital technologies such as CAD, 3D-printing, Laser cutting, CNC machining etc and proven experience with digital hardware prototyping and solutions development Professional experience and relevant expertise in the management of stakeholders, partnerships and networks as well as in innovation promotion Experience abroad in the field of development/ international cooperation, ideally in Africa and experience in working in intercultural contexts and gender equality Strong teamwork and networking skills, communication, presentation and facilitation skills, and a high degree of self-organisation, flexibility and creativity Business fluent in English, fluency in German is an advantageLocation information
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Nigeria.
Informations for Lagos:
Nigeria is Africa’s leading country in Digital Innovation, with most activity to be found in Lagos. Lagos is a dynamic city, with international standard medical care, schools and a wide array of leisure activities. Lagos experiences tropical climate. The wet season starts in March and ends in October. Located near the equator, Lagos has only a slight seasonal temperature variation, with mean high temperatures ranging from 28.3 to 32.9 °C. Lagos shares the seasons of the Southern Hemisphere, with the highest temperatures in March and least hot temperatures in August.
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. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.
Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.
At the site of operation, the particulate pollution occurs to be many time higher than the European acceptable limit. As part of the selection process and during the recruitment examination you will be informed of appropriate protective and behavioral measures.
Notes
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.
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