Technical Advisor for the South African-German Digital Dialogue

Reports to: Head of Component - Climate Support Programme IV

Duration: Until 31 March 2025 (potential for extension until 31 March 2026)

BACKGROUND

Digitalisation is transforming the global economy. It creates new business models, optimises production and revolutionises communication. Balanced and transparent rules enable legal certainty and fair competition on the internet. Only if these rules are harmonised internationally can the economy and society fully benefit from the opportunities of digitalisation.

On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), GIZ supports the German Federal Government and its partner governments in their efforts to promote value-based harmonisation in bilateral Digital Dialogues. The Digital Dialogues provide a platform for direct exchange between policy makers, regulators, businesses, academia, and civil society.

The South African-German Digital Dialogue is foreseen to commence by the end of 2024. Likely topics include: internet governance, data policy, emerging technologies incl. artificial intelligence, and more. Using a multi-stakeholder approach, GIZ ensures that the Digital Dialogues’ activities reflect the interests and expertise of key players from politics, business, academia, and civil society. Together, stakeholders produce tangible solutions for harmonisation that are fed back into multilateral fora like the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF).

In South Africa, the activities of the Digital Dialogue are closely linked to the GIZ Digital Transformation Center (DTC) South Africa, which is an initiative of German Development Cooperation. The DTC was established to support the country’s digital transition towards a sustainable and human-centred digital economy and society.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the technical guidance of the DTC Head of Component and the Digital Advisor at GIZ Germany, the position holder is responsible for:

  • Ensuring the effective implementation of the bilateral South African-German Digital Dialogue in South Africa
  • Coordination with the South African Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) on political priority areas, workplan implementation and high-level meetings
  • Engagement of various stakeholders from private sector, academia and civil society for active participation in the Digital Dialogue on the technical areas of cooperation.

APPLICATION PROCESS

GIZ will only assess applications which meet the following criteria:

  • Suitable candidates should apply by submitting a
    • A motivation letter (max. 1 page) stating why they should be the preferred candidate, the value added they will bring to the project and their desired salary range.
    • This should be accompanied by a detailed CV and indicating their nationality.

Applications should be submitted to: recruit-pretoria@giz.de, with the email subject line “Application for Technical Advisor for the South African-German Digital Dialogue” for the attention of Head of Human Resource.

           Closing date for applications: 12 August 2024.

                             Only shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

                    Applications without a Cover letter will not be considered!