About GIZ

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. In Liberia, the GIZ has been working since 1974 in several areas. Currently, sustainable resource management and fishery are main topics. GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success and are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. Women’s perspectives are vital to our success. Enjoy flexible hours and part-time working opportunities (subject for negotiation) to help balance professional and personal commitments. Benefit from family-friendly policies.

About the Project “Strengtening Artisanal Fishery”

The multi-Donor Action “SAFish – Strengthening Artisanal Fisheries” is financed by the European Union (EU) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ, Germany) and jointly implemented by GIZ as part of the Global Programme “Sustainable Aquatic Food’ and by Expertise France (EF). The main implementing partner at the government side is the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia. The project aims to create a more resilient and professional marine artisanal fish value chain, leading to improved livelihoods, creating jobs and driving blue economic growth. The overall objective is to unlock the full potential of marine artisanal fisheries by driving sustainable incomes, employment, social and economic inclusion and regional competitiveness, while protecting marine ecosystems and raising awareness for good fishery governance and practice. We will particularly encourage the inclusion and empowerment of women, youth and persons in vulnerable situations. We will enhance the capacities of NaFAA to manage the Small-Scale Fisheries on science and knowledge-based decision making in a participatory approach. We will help to improve fishing product quality and support market access and finance service access for fishing communities. At the regional level, we are aiming the harmonisation of fisheries policies in line with global commitments and the fight against illegal fishing will be supported. The overall duration of SAFish is 60 months.

GIZ in Liberia is currently seeking applications for the position of “Adviser Communication and Education” under the project SAFish. This position will play a key role in communicating results and impact of the project and raise the visibility of the interventions by the international development cooperation and their partners to strengthen the fish sector in Liberia.

Number of Position: 01

Job Location: Monrovia (with regular travels to coastal counties)

Contract Duration: Initially 1 year (6 months’ probation), with possibility of extension Band (GIZ):

A. Responsibilities

• Managing an area of responsibility that forms part of the SAFish project, team agreements and/or agreements with the supervisor.
• Assisting project initiatives by proper communication products to provide professional advisory services to a broad range of target groups and stakeholders.
• Developing subject-related ToRs related to documentation, publications, printing, radio, video, photographic contributions etc. in alignment with the operational plan and feedback of supervisor and team members.
• Quality and compliance control (according to EU, GIZ, EF national compliance rules) of all PR and knowledge products.
• Monitoring and documentation of all communication and knowledge products of SAFish.
• Assisting supervisor to identify day-to-day problems and suggest appropriate solution.
• Ensuring a transparent flow of communication and information within the team (GIZ and EF).
• Developing and finalizing different PR materials for the project.
• Designing and editing written Knowledge Products of the SAFish project in line with the compliance rules of EU, GIZ and EF.
• Strengthening Gender equity and the role of women and youth (overarching activity).

1. B. Tasks

Tasks for Communication and Education

• Enhance visual quality of knowledge products.
• Conceptualizing and conducting (local and regional) radio contributions or documentaries (videos, graphical art, photography).
• Conceptualising and organising client tailored trainings on different fisheries aspects in close collaboration with institutional and private stakeholders.
• Developing SAFish website in close dialogue with team colleagues, NaFAA and involved stakeholders.
• Paying special attention to enhance fisheries management participation of marginalised fishing communities.
• Co-organising national round tables and multiple stakeholder groups events of SAFish in close collaboration with the other Technical Advisers in the team.
• Development of Artisanal component of the Fisheries Law into readable (tailored to local fisherfolk) materials – e.g. posters, flyers, stickers etc. (Dissemination of fisheries law).
• Organising educational events and campaigns on marine environment (including mangroves and beaches) custodianship in collaboration with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NaFAA, university students and schools.
• Creating various educational materials advocating sustainable fisheries and marine conservation.
• Involving women and youth associations in collaborative management of mangroves and other fish habitats.
• Contributing to external communication by publishing success stories and case studies (in close coordination with the project manager and communication officer).
• Maintain up-to-date records of subject relevant correspondence, agreements, and contact lists. General Tasks
• Procuring topic related services for the project in accordance with GIZ rules and regulations and in close collaboration with the administrative team of the country office in Liberia (and Sierra Leone).
• Regularly exchanging and collaborating with adviser and M&E officer of the project.
• Coordinating communication, facilitating collaboration, resolving conflicts, and ensuring smooth operations between different business parties to achieve mutual goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Representing SAFish at meetings, conferences, and other relevant events.
• Collecting relevant information, knowledge products and studies in the relevant field of SAFish.

Other Duties/Additional Tasks

• Follows successfully internal GIZ learning curriculum on project management, compliance, security, equity, anti-corruption, rules and processes or other relevant training sessions (formal and on the job).
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management and urgent needs of the project after agreement with line manager.

1. C. Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience

Academic Qualifications

• BA/BSc in Education, Teaching, Communication, Journalism or related field. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (or comparable). A master’s degree in related subjects is an advantage. Proven (certified) national or international experience in the communication sector is a plus.

Competencies, skills and professional Experience

• Outstanding communication skills.
• At least 3 (track recorded) years of professional experience in a comparable position.
• Former experience in development cooperation is an advantage.
• Teaching experience in the formal or informal educational sector, especially in the field of environmental education.
• Good knowledge and understanding of challenges in the fishery sector and natural resource management in Liberia.
• Familiarity with economic and educational situation in coastal communities.
• Advanced skills in text editing and publication design Advanced skills of multi-media landscape, graphical software and public writing.
• Experiences to organise large public events, fairs, and school campaigns.
• Familiarity with usual hard- and software (Windows xx, MS Office, graphical or publishing software), and eager interest in learning about GIZ specific software, AI and contemporary multi-media.

Other Competences

• Strong team player with the ability to coordinate with other staff members.
• Ability and willingness to acquire specific knowledge and learn subject related skills.
• Ability to lead group discussions and organise large meetings or roundtables.
• Very strong moderation and communication skills and moral integrity.
• Good listener and able to understand complex problems.
• Emphatic to people living in socio-economically challenging situations in coastal areas.
• Strong pro-active self-starter who likes to fix issues and to solve conflicts of interests.
• Committed to deadlines and goals.
• Resolution and impact oriented.
• Willingness to travel regularly (national and international) and to work at remote locations in all coastal counties.

Mode of Application:

Please send ONLY a cover (or motivation) letter, updated CV, references and active contacts of reference persons and copies of education certificates to:

recruitmentsl@giz.de by 15.11.2026. No applications will be accepted after this deadline.

Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged, your application e-mail subject, please write: “Adviser Communication and Education”.

Applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.