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Team Leader (m/f/d) Technical Assistance to the Programme EU Support to Green Economy in Jordan Bookmark jobadShare jobad
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Job-ID: V000055775 Location: Amman Assignment period: 11/01/2023 - 04/30/2027 Field: Climate Change, Environment Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 07/26/2023Job description
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fรผr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: โTechnical Assistance to the Programme EU Support to Green Economyโ in Jordan.
The Overall Objective (Impact) of this action is to contribute to the development of a green, environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive post COVID-19 economy through the enhanced implementation of Jordanโs green growth strategy and action plan.
The specific objectives (Outcomes) of this contract are as follows: enhanced sustainable and efficient production and consumption patterns in the industrial sector; enhanced coordination and sustainable resource management in the energy, water and agriculture sectors (nexus); enhanced sustainable public and private transport; enhanced circular economy and improved biodiversity and nature conservation in local development.
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Qualifications and skills
University degree as an engineer or economist, or equivalent; Proven experience in institutional capacity building, coordination of networks and institutional partnerships; Good knowledge of green economy policies, particularly focusing on the promotion of Nexus, Circular Economy and Resources Efficiency themes of relevant actors and financing mechanisms at international level; understanding of the appropriate institutional set up, regulations and standards for green economy management; Knowledge of green economy related technologies, technical and economic analysis, market assessment; Team management in a multinational context; pedagogic and communication capabilities; Good command of English, in speaking and writing. English will be the working language and all produced documents will have to be written in English. Good knowledge of modern computer tools including project management, specialised data bases, presentation and communication tools.General professional experience
Specific professional experience
Proven experience of a technical assistance or twinning programme in the field of green economy/growth, administrative cooperation or competition. Having acquired this experience in one of the countries having an association or partnership agreement with the EU or in a pre-accession country, would be an advantage. Knowledge of EU procedures would be an advantage.Location information
The operational base for the project is Amman. Based on the needed input, working outside Amman is expected. As for the study tours, this should be taken into consideration to reflect best practices and ensure exchange of Know-how with EU and international best practices.
Start date & period of implementation
The intended start date is 1st November 2023 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 42 months from this date.
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