Knowledge Management Advisor for Data Governance

Accounting / Finance
Addis Ababa
December 30, 2025
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

The Knowledge Management Advisor will be part of the PMU of the Team Europe Action “Data Governance in Africa.” The role focuses on supporting project coordination tasks through strong knowledge management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Planning, organizing and coordinating meetings and events, including team and thematic meetings, the annual Strategic Steering Committee and high-level stakeholder engagements
  • Facilitating effective collaboration and working processes among the project team and the various implementing partners (Germany, Finland, Belgium, France and Estonia)
  • Coordinating, consolidating and supporting the preparation of knowledge products, such as monthly activity implementation updates to the EU and regular implementation highlights for partners
  • Ensuring quality and timely submission of action plans, reports and knowledge products through structuring, editing, proofreading and repurposing content
  • Managing and continuous proof checking the completion and accuracy of data sets in the MS Teams-based knowledge management platforms and tools
  • Supporting data compilation and consolidation in relevant management and reporting systems, such as the EU OPSYS project results platform and capacity development tools
  • Maintaining and regularly updating project databases and internal knowledge management tools, including contact lists, team organigramme and mailing groups

Requirments

  • Completed university degree (bachelor or master); specializations in development studies, international relations or digitalization are an asset
  • Excellent command of English, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and convincingly, both in writing and orally
  • Proven professional experience in knowledge management and results (impact) communication, with a strong focus on process coordination and cross-institutional collaboration
  • Experience working in EU funded projects are an advantage
  • Basic understanding of digital transformation issues
  • Strong analytical, planning, organizational, communication and social skills
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders in an international context
  • Proactive and reliable team player who actively takes initiative and supports shared objectives
  • High level of computer proficiency (Microsoft Office; layout and design skills are an asset)

How To Apply

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

    Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position Knowledge Management Advisor for Data Governance #161/2025 _Full Name in the subject line of your email 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.

    Deutsche Gesellschaft für

    Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

    GIZ Country Office Ethiopia and Djibouti

    Kazanchis, Kirkos Sub City, Woreda 08

    P.O. Box 100009, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    I www.giz.de | www.giz.de/de/weltweit/336.html

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