The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German public-benefit federal enterprise.  GIZ works worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world.

The Social Transformation Cluster (STC) of the bilateral and regional GIZ portfolio in Ethiopia comprises of BMZ- and EU-funded commissions working on priority topics such as governance, migration, peace and security, and gender

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for portfolio and commission-related information for commission/implementation managers (AVs/DVs) and Country Office Portfolio Management.

• Advise the STC Management Team in building a consistent external representation

• Support STC managers in complying with commission management obligations, reporting requirements, and compliance standards.

• Provide advisory and facilitation support in negotiations with political partners, if required

• Lead STC-internal organizational development efforts and contribute to the implementation of STC’s strategic agenda in collaboration with the Management Team.

• Represent the Cluster Coordinator in internal GIZ processes and forums, as requested.

• Ensure the integration of cross-cutting and cross-sectoral issues in the cluster portfolio and oversee knowledge management within the cluster.

• Address strategic and organizational issues across projects, ensuring content coherence and quality assurance throughout the cluster.

In future, Band 5 development as Head of the Technical Cluster Management Unit will be conceivable, including expanded leadership and managerial responsibilities, provided that further development of the cluster structure and company policies allows

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a Development, Administration, Management or a related field field of study

• Experience: 5-8 years working experience with GIZ Ethiopia or 5 years of relevant work experience with a GIZ-internal management processes (as advisor, specialist, or similar)

• Very good German language skills

• Business proficiency English language skills

• Profound knowledge and experience in IT-based solutions

• Experience working with Ethiopian partners such as Federal Ministries

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their recent CV via email to recruitment-ethiopia@giz.de

Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title 'Your Full Name_Cluster Management Advisor #012/2026' in the subject line of your email application.

Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might be disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please refer to our brochure to learn more about GIZ’s attractive benefits package. 

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

Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in a Development, Administration, Management or a related field field of study with relevant work experience with GIZ Ethiopia or 5 years of relevant work experience with a GIZ-internal management processes (as advisor, specialist, or similar) Duties and Responsibilities: - Serve as the primary contact for portfolio and commission-related information for commission/implementation managers (AVs/DVs) and Country Office Portfolio Management - Advise the STC Management Team in building a consistent external representation - Support STC managers in complying with commission management obligations, reporting requirements, and compliance standards - Provide advisory and facilitation support in negotiations with political partners, if required How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their recent CV via email to recruitment-ethiopia@giz.de Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title 'Your Full Name_Cluster Management Advisor #012/2026' in the subject line of your email application.