Advisor, AI for Economic Development Full Time

Advisor, AI for Economic Development

GIZ- External Vacancy Announcement #018/2025

GIZ African Union Office

Contract end date: 28/02/2027

Brief description of the project/ unit

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government – in particular the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – and many public and private sector clients in achieving their objectives in international cooperation in around 120 countries.

GIZ AU:

Since 2004, GIZ has been a reliable and trusted partner of the African Union (AU) to enhance inclusive growth and sustainable development on the African continent in line with the AU’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. With around 250 staff, GIZ African Union cooperates with the AU Commission, as well as the AU’s specialised institutions and agencies, such as the Development Agency AUDA-NEPAD, at continental, regional and national level in more than 40 member states. Key areas of engagement include Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, Governance, Sustainable Economic Growth, Health and Social Development, as well as Just Transition

About GIZ AI Made in Africa

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a catalyst for development in Africa, helping to address economic, social and environmental challenges. At the continental, regional and national levels, there is an effort to tap into the economic potential of AI in Africa and overcome development barriers through African AI applications. To support this endeavour, GIZ is implementing the AI Made in Africa project. The objective of the AIMade in Africa project is to strengthen the prerequisites for the use of AI in Africa’s economic development.With a focus on the private sector, the initiative will focus on the development of AI policy papers, survey of the African AI businesses, support to make AI data accessible to the African innovation ecosystem and contribute to continental, regional and national AI policy dialogues.

Therefore, GIZ seeks to hire a suitable Advisor, AI for Economic Development.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage the development and implementation of project initiatives such policy papers, African AI business survey and accessibility to AI data
• Coordinate the planning implementation and publication of a survey on African AI businesses.
• Research and analyse current AI datasets in Africa and develop a pilot to make these datasets accessible to African businesses.
• Organise AI policy dialogues including panel discussions and roundtable discussions at continental, regional and national conferences.
• Cooperate with a broad range of stakeholders working on AI in Africa, mainly the private sector, but also from the public sector and civil society
• Manage meetings and events of the initiative with other stakeholders and service providers (preparation, implementation, follow-up, information flow)
• Facilitate administrative and logistical procedures for activities in coordination with the GIZ administration team
• Other tasks as required

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, Development Studies, International Relations, Business Administration, Public Policy, Information Technology, Computer Science or in a comparable subject, preferably with a focus on digital transformation.
• Strong interest in digital governance, innovation and AI policy.

Professional experience

• Several years of experience in international cooperation and development.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with project management, especially in digital transformation, digital governance or digital policy projects.
• Experience organizing events and workshops.
• Experience working collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with digital tools and platforms.