The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the implementing agency of the Federal Republic of Germany for technical and international cooperation. It offers flexible, sustainable and effective solutions in political, economic and social change processes. Most of the work of GIZ is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries as well as public and private bodies in Germany and abroad. These include the European Commission, the United Nations, the World Bank and governments of other countries.

The goal of the Transformation of Food Systems Project is to strengthen the Zambian public sector actors, civil society actors and private sector actors to engage more effectively on inclusive transformation of food systems towards healthy diets for all in alignment with the ecological limits of our planet. The project aims to achieve this through three pillars:

Support the NFNC as the responsible government institution to engage civil society and private sector actors more effectively in a transformative initiative to promote sustainable food systems and healthy diets
Empowerment of consumers and the public through strengthening civil society actors in advocating sustainable food systems and healthy diets
Engaging with relevant private sector actors of the food economy in driving innovative solutions and business models that promote sustainable food system transformation and healthier diets
In this context, the project is seeking a suitable candidate for the following position:

Food Systems Policy Advisor- Based in Lusaka

REF: GIZ_TES_FSPA

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Positioning of NFNC and providing strategic planning and advisory services to NFNC on food systems transformation
• Establishing a routine operation and linkage between NFNC and GIZ operational and strategic planning within the TES project
• Providing guidance on implementation of financial agreement between NFNC and GIZ, including guidance on service contracts under the agreement
• Planning, implementation and follow-up of quarterly Food Systems Technical Working Group meetings
• Supporting NFNC engagement with activities of other Tranformation Initiative Partners such as CSO-SUN, SUN BN, Acadmica, Youth Groups, Think Tanks, etc.
• Support NFNC capacity development, including for participatory workshop design and stakeholder engagement
• Contribute to GIZ monitoring and evaluation of the project
• Contribute to knowledge management in coherence with the GIZ Agrifood Cluster and the TES Global Programme Steering Unit

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s degree in nutrition, agriculture, political science, economics or business

Professional experience

• At least 10 years of work experience in international development cooperation and / or project implementation
• At least 10 years of work experience in the field of food and nutrition security, agriculture, rural development
• Relevant experience in policy development and advisory
• Relevant experience and/or knowledge in nutrition governance
• Relevant work experience with the public sector

Other knowledge and additional competences

• Good facilitation and moderation skills are considered an asset
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
• Self-driven and self-organised
• Proactive and results-oriented work ethic
• Must be highly adaptable, proactive and able to work to tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with different stakeholders
• Strong background in food and nutrition security with a view to project implementation and policy development
• Proven policy advisory skills
• Advanced English language skills
• Strong team working skills

The successful candidate will be expected to start employment with GIZ, on a fixed term contract.

Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Applications should meet the following criteria:

• Cover letter quoting the reference: REF (GIZ_TES_FSPA) must be uploaded using font type Arial, size 11. In the first paragraph, please outline your motivation for applying for the position. In the second paragraph, outline your experience in the position.
• CVs must be submitted in PDF not exceeding three (3) pages. Do not indicate your marital status, religion, political affiliation or insert your photo.
• Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application.
  Traceable references of previous engagements must be provided.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background or age.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.