GIZ African Union

📢 We are hiring! 💼Advisor on Institutional Capacity Building - to be seconded to the African Union Commission 🗓️ Application deadline: 30 Jan 2025 👉 This position is open to all nationals of AU member states. More details below👇 https://lnkd.in/dz_V-W-T #Hiring #Jobs #JobVacancy #AfricanUnion #Africa

🌟 Celebrating #20YearsOfPartnership! On the occasion of celebrating 20 years of partnership with the African Union, we had the honour of reconnecting with Inge Dr. Baumgarten, the former Director of GIZ African Union and the current Country Director for GIZ Togo. She reflected warmly on her four years at the GIZ African Union, highlighted the tangible outcomes of the partnership, which are evident in countries like Togo, where she now leads GIZ efforts. “Our combined expertise and network […] are so important. Working with the African Union, it was a privilege to be in that position and to shape the partnership between GIZ, representing Germany, and the African Union, representing the interests of its member states.” 🎥 Watch the video below for the full reflection! ⬇️ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH #AUandGermany20 #20YearsOfPartnership #SustainableFuture #PartnershipForGrowth #PartnershipForImpact #Africa

🌍 Progress towards a unified African market #AfCFTA! Here are the latest highlights from across Africa in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA): 📌 #Ethiopia | 9-13 December 2024 At the Africa Industrialisation Week 2024, hosted by the African Union and African Women in Processing (AWIP), we explored AI, green technologies, and intellectual property to foster innovation—advancing #Agenda2063’s vision of Africa as a global economic powerhouse. 📌 #Ethiopia | 5-6 December 2024 Together with the International Trade Centre, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the African Union, we hosted a two-day workshop to strengthen African countries’ national capacities in collecting high-quality trade-in-services data and emphasised the critical role of reliable data in monitoring trade. The workshop focused on the transport and tourism sectors and featured insights from ministries, central banks, national statistics agencies, and regional economic communities. 📌 #Kenya | 2-6 December 2024 Our Kenya team hosted a Tunisia automotive industry delegation to explore AfCFTA opportunities. The delegation engaged with the State Department of Industry in Kenya, the Tunisian Embassy, and industry leaders like CFAO, Isuzu, Roam, and Kibo among others. Talks focused on leveraging Africa's skilled labour, resources, and markets to boost local manufacturing, regional value chains, and e-mobility. 📌 #Malawi | 29 November 2024 We held a productive consultative meeting with the Malawian Ministry of Trade and Industry to explore opportunities arising from #GreeningTheAfCFTA for Malawi. Key actions identified include promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, implementing the sustainability provisions of the Investment Protocol, and attracting green finance. Stay tuned for more updates as we collaborate to create a unified African market! #Trade #Development #AfCFTA #AfricanTrade #DigitalTrade #WomenInTrade #YouthInTrade #EconomicGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #Collaboration #Africa

📣 The Special Edition of the African Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences (AJLP-GS) on Climate Change and Land Governance is out! This edition brings together ground-breaking research and insights on how land governance intersects with climate change adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable development in Africa. Dive into topics such as: ✅ Land use planning for climate resilience ✅ Forest governance and nature-based solutions ✅ Land tenure in the face of climate change ✅ Sustainable urban planning & infrastructure ✅ Policy frameworks for climate-smart land management Access the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/eGMWwpwy Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa -NELGA #LandGovernance #ClimateChange #Africa #SustainableDevelopment #AJLPGS #ResearchMatters #GeospatialSciences

📢 We are hiring! 💼Intern for Portfolio Management and Communication 🗓️ Application deadline: 8 Jan 2025 More details below👇 https://lnkd.in/djvNxH8V #Hiring #Jobs #JobVacancy #internship #Ethiopia #Africa

The National Validation Workshop on Land Governance in Ethiopia has successfully concluded, marking a significant step toward shaping the country’s land governance future.   Supported by IGAD Land Governance Unit, Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa -NELGA, and the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture, the workshop brought together policymakers, academics, CSOs, and development partners to tackle big challenges and spark real change. Highlights included: ✔️ Rethinking outdated legal and policy frameworks for a better future. ✔️ Exciting ideas on how tech can make land management more transparent and efficient. ✔️ Bold solutions to address climate resilience, urban growth, and biodiversity conservation. This wasn’t just another meeting—it was a powerful step forward, aligning Ethiopia’s land reforms with global goals while empowering communities.   #LandGovernance #Ethiopia #CollaborativeAction #Sustainability  

📢 We are hiring! 💼Senior Disability Advisor - to be seconded to the African Union Commission 🗓️ Application deadline: 30 Jan 2025 👉 This position is open to all nationals of AU member states. More details below👇 https://lnkd.in/dCyN5w8P #Hiring #Jobs #JobVacancy #AfricanUnion #Africa

🌟 Celebrating #20YearsOfPartnership! We recently had the honour of reflecting on our 20 years of partnership with the African Union with Dr Petra Warnecke, Director-General of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Africa Department. “Over the last 20 years, Germany has supported the African Union with more than EUR 1 billion to deliver results for sustainable development and regional integration”, Dr Warnecke remarked. She also highlighted that this 20-year partnership marks the beginning of an even more promising journey ahead. 🎥 Watch the video below for the full reflection! ⬇️ #AUandGermany20 #20YearsOfPartnership #SustainableFuture #PartnershipForGrowth #PartnershipForImpact #Africa

💡 Reflecting on the transformative journey of the Africa CDC National Public Health Institutes Global Public Health Change Leadership Programme. Developed in partnership with the Robert Koch Institute, this programme is shaping the next generation of public health leaders by equipping them with essential skills for driving change and navigating transitions within National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs). As the inaugural workshop of a seven-part series, it set the stage for critical lessons in leadership self-awareness, competency development, and effective change management. These foundational insights are key to strengthening public health institutions across Africa and fostering resilience in the face of evolving challenges. Discover key takeaways from this impactful training in our recap video! #PublicHealthLeadership #ChangeManagement #NPHI #Health #PublicHealth #LEadership #Africa

The 2024 Continental Education Conference celebrated advancements in African education, aligning with the African Union’s Year of Education. The Skills Initiative for Africa emphasised its role in fostering inclusive education and youth entrepreneurship, particularly through technology. A session highlighted the African Skills Portal for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship (ASPYEE) and shared innovative success stories from Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria. Discussions focused on accelerating policies for tech adoption in education and bridging skills gaps through collaboration with TVET intermediaries. SIFA’s vision is to strengthen education systems across the continent, equipping every young person in Africa with the skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic world. African Union Development Agency-NEPAD #AUYearOfEducation #SIFA #TVETIntermediaries #InnovationInEducation #AfricaWeWant #Education #Africa