The “Portfolio Management Unit in GIZ Jordan” is seeking to hire a “Communication & Networks Specialist” for full-time base employment.

Qualifications and specialist knowledge

• Minimum is a bachelor’s degree in communication, computer sciences, digital marketing, economics, management, and any other related field
• At least 7 years of professional experience and relevant expertise in digital transformation, communication or at the intersection of both areas.
• Experience with previous change management processes is an asset.
• You are a strategic and creative thinker who enjoys change and change management. 
• You are curious about new trends in the space of digital technology and have a basic technical understanding and a good feel for trends and developments in the digital sector. 
• You have strong analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 
• You enjoy communicating, express yourself purposefully and enjoy presenting and moderating. 
• You are no stranger to digital communication (LinkedIn) and communication strategies as well as corporate communication. 
• You have knowledge of project management tools and techniques. 
• You are a team player. 
• You have a basic knowledge of the GDPR and general understanding of Information Security. 
• You have good prioritization skills, to balance key priorities. 
• You are competent in both written and verbal English language 
• You have advanced SharePoint and workflow skills. 
• Technical knowledge in dealing with OpenText-DMS and IDA / Office 365 as well as organizational knowledge of the organizational structure and the processes on site are an advantage. 

Main Responsibilities:

Communication and Digital Transformation 

• Coordinate the workstream Networks and Communication under the Joint Delivery Initiative. 
• Support the organizational development process towards an integrated services structure in the field of networks and communication. 
• Coordinate the communication strategy process and develop and roll-out a digital communication strategy. 
• Collaborate with a team of communicators in the re-organization of portfolio level communication tasks and service provision in communication. 
• Support and advise the technical portfolio on digital transformation topics including the identification of digital technologies to promote sustainable development. 

​Digital Partner Advisory Services 

• First point of contact at the country office for digital topics. 
• Coordinates with HQ about digital practices and communicates them to end-users. 
• Provides feedback to HQ about local practices in the field of digital services. 
• Advises end-user on new tools and platforms available in GIZ. 
• Communication of recommendations and guidance on digitalization from HQ to end-users. 
• Provides consultation to end-user on local privacy laws. 
• Coordinates with the Information Security Officer on common areas related to ISMS. 
• Interface towards relevant units in GIZ including the Data Lab, Data Service Centre, Digits, Global IT Services. 
• Provides onboarding of new staff on all things digital. 
• Consulting on the compliant use of the central document management systems (OpenText, DMS/Microsoft 365) for end-user. 
• First point of contact relating to information that is subject to retention for end user. 
• First point of contact for basic data protection, as well as the data protection regulations on-site and communicates this comprehensibly for end-user. 
• Advising on and adjusting GIZ Social Media guidelines. 
• Strengthening the capacity for digital innovation. 
• Works closely with ISO Officer and IT professionals, to ensure IT security and data protection.  

Emanating from GIZ’s role in enhancing and promoting the efficiency and competency of its political partners and entities and their respective employees, and in view of GIZ’s aim at maintaining and encouraging the stability of employment at its political partners and entities, this position will not be available to any official employee currently working at any of GIZ’s political partners, governmental ministry, department or entity, including any official employees who are on unpaid leave.

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate's qualifications, experience, as well as the scope of responsibility of the job announced and in line with local standards.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

GIZ will send feedback only to the candidates that are shortlisted and interviewed.