Vacancy with GIZ Nigeria @Unknown

Vacancy Announcement No. 039
Position Title: Technical Advisor – ICT Skills for Youth (Tech4Youth)
Organization: GIZ Nigeria – Digital Transformation Centre (DTC Nigeria)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Salary: According to GIZ Salary Scale (Band 4)
Application Deadline: 26 June 2026
Application Email: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de

About GIZ Nigeria

GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) is a German development agency with over 50 years of experience supporting sustainable development worldwide. Operating in more than 120 countries, GIZ works in partnership with governments, private sector actors, civil society, and research institutions to promote economic development, employment, energy transition, governance, and social inclusion.

GIZ has been active in Nigeria since 1974 and maintains a country office in Abuja, supporting multiple development initiatives across sectors including digital innovation and youth employment.

About the Project – Digital Transformation Centre Nigeria (DTC Nigeria)

The Digital Transformation Centre Nigeria is a GIZ initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital innovation ecosystem and improving the capacity of the economy to adopt and implement digital solutions.

The project focuses on:

• Digital skills development
• Innovation and entrepreneurship support
• Youth employment in the ICT sector
• MSME digital transformation
• Inclusive participation of women and persons with disabilities

Position Overview

The Technical Advisor for ICT Skills for Youth will support the implementation of youth-focused digital skills development initiatives under the DTC Nigeria programme. The role is responsible for designing, coordinating, and monitoring activities that equip young Nigerians with labour-market relevant ICT competencies and improve their employability in the digital economy.

The advisor will work closely with government institutions, training providers, innovation hubs, academia, and development partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Implementation

• Plan, implement, and monitor ICT skills development activities
• Support the delivery of internationally recognized digital training programmes
• Ensure alignment with project goals and labour market needs

2. Youth Skills Development & Employment Readiness

• Design and support training programmes for youth in ICT-related fields
• Develop measures to improve employment outcomes for training graduates
• Support creation and management of a digital talent pool

3. Partnership Development

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders
• Collaborate with government agencies, academia, and innovation hubs
• Support state-level initiatives for digital skills development

4. Inclusion & Accessibility

• Promote inclusion of women and persons with disabilities in all activities
• Ensure training approaches are inclusive and equitable

5. Quality Assurance & Innovation

• Develop and implement quality assurance systems for training programmes
• Recommend improvements and innovations to project activities
• Promote participatory approaches and design thinking methodologies

6. Monitoring, Evaluation & Knowledge Management

• Support data collection, monitoring, and evaluation processes
• Contribute to reporting and documentation of project outcomes
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, ICT, Computer Science, Education, Social Sciences, Business Informatics, or related field
• Master’s degree is an added advantage

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience
• At least 3 years in capacity building, training design, or youth development programmes
• Experience in ICT skills development or digital innovation projects
• Experience working with women and persons with disabilities is an advantage
• Experience with government or international development organisations is desirable

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of digital technologies and ICT applications
• Excellent project coordination and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and within multicultural teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Knowledge of participatory planning and design thinking approaches
• High level of social competence and adaptability
• Strong commitment to gender equality and inclusion
• Fluency in English (mandatory); local language skills are an advantage

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following as one single document:

• Updated CV
• Motivation letter

Send via email to: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de

Subject line must include: Vacancy No. 039

Important Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
• Applications are welcome from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, or age

Why Join This Role?

This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda by equipping young people with future-ready ICT skills, strengthening innovation ecosystems, and improving youth employability at scale.

Application Deadline: 26 June 2026
Shape the future of digital skills and youth employment in Nigeria.