Junior Non-Key Expert Cybersecurity Training

Junior Non-Key Expert MoR Cybersecurity Training

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.

GIZ International Services is currently implementing a project in Ethiopia :Technical Assistance for Business Environment and Investment Climate (BEIC). Funded by the European Union, the Technical Assistance for Business Environment and Investment Climate (BEIC), including e-government will contribute to the improvement of the business environment in Ethiopia, to foster private sector development and the generation of employment and income opportunities in the context of the EODB programme of the government.

Objectives

The consultancy assignment, which is the subject of this job ad, falls within the above-mentioned service contract. The Junior Non-Key Expert (JNKE) will work under the supervision of Key Expert 2: E-governance Expert and the SNKE-2.2-1.

Tasks

The overarching objective of the JNKE is to manage Activity 2.2 which covers “Providing training for MoR staff in the relevant IT fields, in security and in cybersecurity”.

In particular, the JNKE will be responsible for the activity 2.2 for Providing support to the SNKE in charge of training for MoR staff in the relevant IT fields, in security and in cybersecurity. This activity includes the following tasks:

• General trainings and knowledge transfer in Business Analysis, IT administration, network and data center management (related to assessment and redesign of the network infrastructure under Activity 2.1);
• General trainings and knowledge transfer in Business Analysis, IT administration, network and data center management (related to assessment and redesign of the network infrastructure under Activity 2.1);
• Security trainings and knowledge transfer in IT (cyber) security management including support in the preparation of an IT security policy document (related to assessment and redesign of the IT security infrastructure under Activity 2.1);
• Discussions with the key organisations involved in the BEIC project´s technical streams (Tasks 1-3) MInT, MoR, and MoTI to determine security and cybersecurity training needs;
• Develop general cyber-security training programme for the 4 institutions (an estimate of 15 people from each institution, a total of 60), as well as specific, customised training for them;
• Deliver general / customised security/cybersecurity training; Prepare content of training (general and customised);
• Prepare all logistics, venues, agendas, materials, etc. Registration, participants´ lists, evaluation forms;
• Awareness raising and dissemination of materials; Use of e-Platforms to deliver training, subject to COVID-19 restrictions, if needed.
• Preparing short communication messages (maximum 300 words) every week on the activity status and achievements.
• Execution of any other task requested by management.

Key deliverables

The Junior Non-Key Expert will contribute to the following deliverables under the supervision of the SNKE-2.2-1:

1. D-2.2-1: Training program and curriculum including agenda and participant list to be delivered three days after the start of the activity;

2. M-2.2-1: Training delivered by the SNKE 8 days after the start of the activity;                                                                                   

3. D-2.2-2: Report on activity including training evaluation, after the delivery of the training by the SNKE. To be delivered 9 days after the start of the activity and the delivery of the training by the SNKE.

Required skills and competencies

Required skills and qualifications of the individual consultant include:

• At least a diploma in engineering, computer engineering or related field. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in similar fields and at least 5 years of professional experience, in addition to the minimum required below;
• Excellent communication skills and experience in establishing strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Fluency in English and Amharic, including excellent speaking, presentation and written reporting abilities.

General professional experience

• At least 5 years of experience in working on projects with a strong emphasis on security, cybersecurity, Business Analysis, IT administration, network and data centre management.
• Experience in working in Ethiopia
• Experience in working in developing countries, particularly in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), will be an asset.

Specific experience Experience

• Training organization and follow-up
• Experience in training Delivery 

The Benefits

We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners., Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position. We create prospects for people and with people. As GIZ has an international mandate, we offer a multicultural working environment. We are committed service providers and dedicated professionals, even under difficult circumstances. We take pride in enabling our employees to develop their professional and personal skills. There are plenty of reasons to join our motivated team – ranging from the diverse challenges you will face on a daily basis in one of our 130 partner countries, to the broad scope you will have for shaping your work.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the link below- CV in English only by Wednesday, the 12/01/2022.

Candidate applications will be reviewed on a daily basis. Link for applying: Junior Non-Key Expert MoR Cybersecurity Training (hr4you.org)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for understanding.