Transport Infrastructure Advisor

 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

• Providing technical expertise, advice, and support in collaborating with partners and steering consultants in implementing the project effectively.
• Providing technical inputs in preparation and reviewing of various technical products developed under the project.
• Implementing daily operational aspects related to the project with focus sustainable urban transport / sustainable road freight.
• Supporting the team in steering and management of contracts with partners, international and national consultants.
• Contributing conceptual and strategic development of project goals, activities, and operational planning in close collaboration with the team.
• Integrating results and experiences into GIZ team and other relevant groups.
• Provide support in developing new partnerships.
• Conceive new ideas and to be taken to its logical end.
• Take-up training related activities as part of the project and with partner institutions.
• Steering the branding and communication activities in the project.
• Formulation of TORs and proof checking of the activities. 

• Supporting the team in the overall implementation of the Project
• Providing technical inputs in the transport sector.
• Provide advisories and technical guidelines at national, state and city level ensuring linkage to pilot approaches and project implementation.
• Collecting, compiling, analysing, and consolidating data and research relevant to urban transport / sustainable road freight at national, state and city level
• Providing technical support as and when required by the project interventions.
• Technical review and quality assurance of technical deliverables from national and international consultancy teams and implementing partners.
• Supporting the monitoring of project results, usage of GIZ specific management instruments and documentation and communication of project activities.
• Providing inputs for dissemination of various achievements / information on project/ initiatives / opportunities available under the program.
• Documentation of all proceedings including meetings, workshops and technical sessions and follow-up with stakeholders if required.
• Provide technical support to the partnership.
• Organising knowledge and experience-sharing events and workshops with partners.
• Monitoring and technical guidance of contractors and ensuring coherent implementation of deliverables (including reporting). 

• Prepare Terms of Reference (ToRs), Request for Proposals (RFPs) and related procurement documents for project activities in line with GIZ rules and guidelines.
• Coordinate the tendering process including publication, pre-bid meetings, clarifications and evaluation procedures.
• Support the selection of consultants through GIZ’s transparent and competitive processes and facilitate contracting procedures including negotiation, documentation and compliance checks.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to contractors, grantees and implementing partners, ensuring coherent implementation and quality reporting of deliverables.
• Monitor deliverables and payment schedules to ensure timely submission and disbursement, and coordinate with finance and administration teams based on verified outputs.
• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational financial procedures and support documentation required for project implementation. 

• Stakeholder management and communication with internal and external cooperation partners.
• Identify and engage with potential project partners and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with road freight operators, logistics companies, OEMs, energy companies, infrastructure providers, government institutions and industry associations.
• Undertake consultations, workshops with project partners and financial-sector stakeholders in accordance with project requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to disseminate project results and present concepts to diverse stakeholders and partners. 

• Support communication and outreach of initiatives undertaken under the project.
• Provide inputs for the development of technical briefs, brochures, presentations and other materials for dissemination at national level.
• Document good practices, project success stories and lessons learned related to sustainable road freight.
• Track and synthesise developments relevant to urban transport/ sustainable road freight. 

• Support in regular coordination with partners.
• Coordinates and communicates with the project director and staff and also with other technical cooperation projects.
• Implementing daily operational aspects of all issues related to the project.
• Maintaining a good flow of communication and information with partners and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating with respective stakeholders for assessing project-progress and monitoring impact. 

• The position holder performs other duties and tasks at the supervisor’s request related to the nature of the position.

• Postgraduate in transport planning/engineering / urban planning from reputed institution.
• 7-10 years of professional experience in urban transport / sustainable road freight.
• Any prior experience in working with ministries and State/City Government will be an asset.
• Technical knowledge of urban development, climate change and urban mobility.
• Excellent command of common IT applications (Microsoft 365/Teams); affinity for agile methods and digital collaboration tools, methodological skills.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• GIZ supports Work-Life Balance.
• GIZ promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
• Please note that those individuals who have completed a consultancy assignment with GIZ in less than 6 months prior to the intended start date for this position will not be shortlisted due to organisational policy.