Technical Advisor (Ghanaian – German Digital Dialogue)

Contract Duration: Until 31.03.2026 

Company Profile

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance. 

Project Brief

On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), GIZ supports the German Federal Government and its partner governments in efforts to promote value-based harmonisation in bilateral Digital Dialogues. The International Digital Dialogues provide a platform for direct exchange between policy makers, regulators, businesses, academia, and civil society. Together, stakeholders produce tangible solutions for harmonization that are fed back into multilateral fora like the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF). The Ghanaian-German Digital Dialogue is foreseen to commence in 2024 

Scope of Role: 

The position holder will ensure the effective implementation of the bilateral Ghanaian-German Digital Dialogue in Ghana, coordinate with the Ghanaian Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) on political priority areas, workplan implementation and high-level meetings and engage various stakeholders from private sector, academia and civil society for active participation in the Digital Dialogue on the technical areas of cooperation. 

Tasks

 • Advise the focal point at the MoCD and other stakeholders of the Ghanaian-German Digital Dialogue on strategic and political opportunities as well as conceptual and technical issues in implementation of the dialogue. 

• Establish and develop the local network of stakeholders, including research institutions, regulators and companies, identify additional opportunities for collaboration based on the fields of technical cooperation. 

• Prepare and coordinate the development of analyses and technical reports on relevant developments in economic, digital, and innovation policy issues in Ghana 

• Plan and implement activities such as technical exchanges and high-level delegation visits by engaging stakeholders required 

• Monitor topics, projects and structures in Ghana that are relevant to the country’s digital transformation and of potential interest to the German Federal Ministry 

• Support the collaboration with ongoing GIZ projects on digitalisation 

• Support the implementation, management and financial planning of the project 

• Support the integration of the project within the Digital Transformation Centre 

• Quality and knowledge management as well as monitoring and reporting 

Profile

 • Degree in political science, international relations, law or a similar subject (advanced degree is an advantage) 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in policy advisory and/or implementation of international cooperation projects, preferably with a focus on digitalisation, or economic cooperation. 

• Diplomatic, strategic, and networking skills, confidence in handling politically sensitive issues and in working with high-ranking government representatives 

• Experience with facilitation of multi-stakeholder dialogues with the business community 

• In-depth knowledge in digitalisation and private sector cooperation, as well as high affinity for technology-related topics 

• High level of organizational, communication, reporting, and writing skills 

• Ability to prioritize and deliver assigned tasks diligently under strict deadlines 

• Excellent skills in writing and speaking English • Willingness to travel also regarding international business trips is required.

 • Proficiency in MS Office, ideally MS Office 365. 

How to Apply: 

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project quoting the Job Code 2024/TA-GGDD/14/10 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful. GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.