The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, was charged with the responsibility to coordinate and provide overall guidance for the negotiations on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCFTAÂ is set to enter into force on May 30, 2019. GIZ is supporting the AfCFTA negotiation and implementation process as well as Trade and Industry Commissioner in its overall coordination and policy setting role through high level policy advice.
The position is based in Addis Abeba. The Ethiopian capital has a moderate, sub-tropical highland climate. The city has a diverse community, thus offering a wide variety of amenities, international restaurants and cultural activities. Addis Abeba has a German school as well as various international schools. Basic medical care is provided by local and international hospitals.
The security situation requires increased alertness. There are special security risk mitigation measures applying to GIZ staff on-site. All staff must follow GIZ security instructions at any time. Please also read up on county-specific advice provided by the German Federal Foreign Office.
Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.
GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.
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