GIZ NGO Job Vacancy 2026

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German implementing organization which provides services worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world.

As part of the implementation of the BMM program, GIZ has a dual role both to coordinate the activities of the implementing partners based on the agreed-upon annual work plan, as well as to directly implement certain activities.

Position 1: Junior knowledge Management advisor

• Education: Msc in geoinformatics, GIS and remote sensing, Geography or related field.
• Professional experience
  • 0 years of professional experience in GIS, remote sensing and land registration.
  • Good knowledge and skills of GIS, database management and Remote Sensing software (QGIS, ArcGIS, Google, ERDAS, and google earth engine).
  • Python or other programming knowledge is an asset.
  • Good computer skills in Microsoft packages (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point).
  • Strong qualities in interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
  • Ability to work alone as well as in a team.
  • Willingness to travel to regions.
• Language:

Very good knowledge of English and Amharic languages.

Location: Addis Ababa

Position 2: Office Management

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related fields relevant to the post

Professional experience

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in administrative project support and management of project offices
• Previous experience in working with the GIZ AU Office considered an asset

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• Knowledge of administration and office management; experience with travel management and event organization, experiences in international organizations is an asset
• Experience and knowledge in application Microsoft Office software as well as relevant S4 applications
• Business Fluency in Amharic and English language skills, written and oral, further languages skills relevant for the African Union context are considered an asset
• Interest and affinity in innovation management and change processes in large organisations
• High degree of efficiency, team-working, integrity and accountability

Location: Addis Ababa

Deadline: May 26, 2025

How to Apply:

Application procedure:

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

Note:

Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title ‘Your Full Name- Junior Advisor #058/2026’ in the subject line of your E-Mail application.

For Position 2:– Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title ‘Your Full Name- Office Manager #059/2026’ in the subject line of your E-Mail application.

Due to large number of applications, we categorize applications with the vacancy numbers. Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In the case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.

Applications from qualified women are encouraged.