Location: Pretoria
Closing Date: 03 July 2026
PROJECT BACKGROUND: GIZ South Africa is Looking for a Junior Advisor – Article 6 Connect (A6C)
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a German publicbenefit company operating on behalf of the German government. As part of the German Development Cooperation, GIZ implements technical cooperation projects aimed at supporting its partners’ development goals. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the global project “Article 6 Connect (A6C) – Sustainable Development through Carbon Markets” aims to strengthen the capacities of Ethiopia and South Africa to effectively engage in international market mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Article 6 provides countries with the opportunity to cooperate in achieving their climate goals by financing mitigation projects and transferring emission reduction outcomes internationally.
The project’s focus lies on implementation-oriented capacity building around Article 6, enabling partner countries to establish the necessary regulations, processes, instruments, and platforms for participation in international carbon markets. Furthermore, the project facilitates knowledge exchange and networking, thereby supporting informed decision-making among political actors and ensuring the integrity and transparency of Article 6 implementation. By enhancing institutional readiness and fostering cooperation, the project contributes to the achievement and enhancement of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of partner countries.
The Article 6 Connect project, part of GIZ’s Climate Cluster in South Africa, collaborates closely with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). The Junior Advisor will support the implementation of the South African component of the global project, while closely cooperating with the project’s related actors. The Article 6 Connect project is searching for one candidate to fill the position.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In this context, the Junior Advisor fulfils the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the project management in achieving the Project´s objectives;
- Develop concepts for and organise technical meetings, workshops and conferences;
- Support the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the project’s activities, prepare reports and presentation material;
- Support in the coordination of consultants who will partially assist the abovementioned measures;
- File and maintain information and data sets (electronic and printed) relevant for the project;
- Support project partners in the coordination and preparation of activities for A6C.
TASKS:
The Junior Advisor will provide technical and administrative support in the implementation of the project’s key tasks. The tasks will comprise of support to the following activities, but not limited to:
- Assisting the Project Manager in supporting cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners of different spheres of government, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project/programme environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships;
- Creating and editing presentations and communication materials, in the context of public relations and communications;
- Support the identification and implementation of gender mainstreaming in the project’s activities;
- Support in maintaining communication flows between the A6C project team in South Africa and Germany;
- In coordination with the Project Team, supports the development of tender packages such as terms of reference, budget, assessment grids, etc. for relevant tenders, evaluates proposals and coordinates work of consultants;
- Supports the Project Team to coordinate relevant project activities at local level in in cooperation with the project partners, both with regards to implementation and preparing organisational aspects;
- Project management and administrative activities, e.g. organising and taking minutes of meetings.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPRERIENCES: QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in either environmental, political, social, or economic sciences, or a relevant or a related field.
- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- At least one (1) year of proven work experience in the field of climate change and/or carbon markets;
- Knowledge of the South African climate change and/or carbon market policy framework, legislation, institutional landscape, relevant implementation structures, responsibilities and planning processes;
- Written and oral communication skills in English, with analytical capacities and ability to synthesize relevant findings;
- Ability to share knowledge and experience, a good team player with excellent self-management skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work and produce (sometimes under pressure) high quality outputs with limited supervision and management.
- Experience with stakeholder management and engaging with a range of stakeholders including Government, private sector actors, consultants, civil society, etc.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The position will be based in Pretoria at the GIZ Pretoria Office.
- This position is until 31 July 2027.
- At GIZ, you will be offered global network and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us.
- 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, social background, age or sexual orientation.
- Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Suitable candidates should apply by submitting a motivation letter (max. 1 page) detailing why they should be the preferred candidate. This should be accompanied by a detailed CV (max 4 pages) indicating their nationality. The applications should be submitted recruit-pretoria@giz.de with the following subject line: “Application for A6C Jnr Advisor role” for the attention of Head of Human Resource.
Closing date for applications: 03rd of July 2026
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be informed! and Applications without a motivation letter longer than 1 page and CV longer than 4 pages will not be considered!