Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in more than 130 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you’ve come to the right place.
- Job-ID:V000047272
- Location:Lomé
- Assignment period:12/15/2021 – 12/31/2023
- Field:Public Relation
- Type of employment:full-time
- Application deadline:10/31/2021
Job description
The project Health System Strengthening – Reproductive Health and Sexual Rights in Togo (ProSanté) supports the Togolese Ministry of Health in the improvement of quality and access to health services, strengthening of its governance and pandemic preparedness. The project team works from Lomé and Kara and will expand to an additional region in 2022. The work will be split between the main office of the project in Lomé and the dedicated team of the Health Promotion Division, the unit of the Ministry of health in charge of the elaboration, coordination and monitoring of the national policy on communication and communication plans in Lomé.
Your tasks
- Elaboration and creation of communication and information material, marketing and social media content
- Creation of graphics and other design products for (digital) communication
- Support in the implementation of all communication strategies developed in collaboration with partners
- Technical support in the elaboration, implementation and monitoring of activities of the Division
- Technical support in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of message strategies on health promotion
- Improving and supporting the internal communication chains and procedures of the Divison
Your profile
- University degree in the fields of public relations, journalism, communication (focus on health), marketing, graphic design or a similar course of study
- First professional work experiencs in the fields of public relations, journalism, communication consulting or marketing or similar
- First experiences in producing and editing written and multimedia digital content for different target groups
- Confident in dealing with text, images, video, graphics as well as with the corresponding production systems
- Ability to familiarize quickly and comprehensively with new topics, carry out and deliver multiple tasks, able to prioritize and reliably achieve objectives fulfilling tight deadlines
- Familiarity with topics of international cooperation or development cooperation, experience in developing countries, especially Francophone Africa, is an advantage
- Fluency in French and good knowledge in English or German
Location information
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Togo.
In general, the security situation is calm. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. A contact person for security risk management is appointed at the local GIZ office. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. We kindly ask you to inform yourself which forms of relationships are legally and socially accepted in the country of deployment.
At the site of operation, the particulate pollution occurs to be many time higher than the European acceptable limit. As part of the selection process and during the recruitment examination you will be informed of appropriate protective and behavioral measures.
Notes
For general questions from dependent partners about local employment – please contact: map@giz.de
GIZ’s Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
A prerequisite for the conclusion of the agreement is the lifting of the restrictions currently in force in the company on the possibilities for travel and business trips in order to contain the worldwide spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your succesful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails form our recruiting system as spam.
Our benefits
- Most nursery and school fees are paid.
About us
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative and worldwide operating institution related to development policy. Your competencies and qualifications are demanded on the spot in an interdisciplinary team. You advise governmental and civil society organizations at local or municipal level. The Development Service of GIZ offers a comprehensive service package. It includes a specific technical and personal preparation. The basis for the deployment of specialists in the development service is the German Development Workers Act (EhfG).
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Contact
Recruitment and Follow-on assignments Client Portal
+49 6196/79-3200
kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de


