GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti

Just wrapped up an inspiring week at the Gender Network Meeting Africa 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia! 🌍    GIZ Gender Focal Persons from GIZ’s Africa Department from over 30 countries attended the event in a vibrant atmosphere. It was a collaborative gathering that brought together passionate individuals dedicated to promoting gender equality. Participants had a chance to connect from across the continent and discuss strategies for advancing gender equality and women's empowerment. Together, the delegates shared best practices, learned from each other's experiences, and built stronger networks to drive positive change across Africa.     The delegates had various thought-provoking discussions on topics such as gender-transformative approaches in project implementation, the importance of equitable representation in leadership, digital transformation in promoting gender equality, and the introduction of the final draft of the new GIZ Gender Strategy by the GIZ Gender Commissioner Mrs Irene Genzmer. Another major highlight included meeting Prudence Ngwenya, Director of the Women and Youth Directorate of the African Union Commission, alongside Ms Dorothee Hutter Country Director of GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti as well as Dr Tobias Thiel Director of GIZ Office to the African Union.    Over the week, participants engaged in insightful discussions shared best practices and built strong networks. Key topics included: • Gender Equality: Countries showcased successful initiatives, progress and lessons learned in promoting gender equality.  • Portfolio-wide Approach: Countries with experience in portfolio-wide gender analysis shared their approaches and findings.  • Anti-Sexual Harassment Measures: Countries shared their prevention and response mechanisms for sexual harassment in the workplace.    GIZ Office Ethiopia and Djibouti and GIZ African Union were honoured to host this important event and are committed to continuing the support of gender equality and women's empowerment in Africa. #GenderEquality #Africa #WomenEmpowerment #Networking #KnowledgeSharing  #GIZAfricaDepartement #GenderNetworkMeeting Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

We are honoured to welcome Mr. Alexander Freese, Senior Policy Officer from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), as he explores our initiatives in Ethiopia. He is joined by management from the German Embassy, GIZ and KfW, including Benjamin-Tedla Hecker, Head of Development Cooperation at the German Embassy in Addis Ababa; Dorothee Hutter, GIZ Country Director for Ethiopia & Djibouti; Jonas Dylla, KfW Country Director for Ethiopia; along with other cluster and project management representatives. The visit commenced with a productive meeting at the Ministry of Labor and Skills, where Mr. Freese engaged with Dr. Teshale Berecha, State Minister. Together, they discussed: ✅The longstanding bi-lateral cooperation in the TVET sector ✅Ongoing commitments and exciting future initiatives Following this, the delegation visited the Federal TVET Institute, where they were warmly welcomed by Dr. Biruk Kedir, Director General of the institute. During their visit, they: ✅Took a tour of the Data Centre and saw how it plays a crucial role in providing a resource repository, while also ensuring the functional requirements and operational efficiency of both the institute and other polytechnic colleges in Ethiopia are met ✅Explored the blended learning courses developed by GIZ through STEP programme, as well as the National Learning Management System ✅ Witnessed demonstrations of the TVET Core Process and the Higher Education Management Information System ✅ Engaged in hands-on visits to high-end workshops featuring the latest digital technologies supported by German Cooperation This visit highlights the significant impact of our shared commitments in developing the TVET ecosystem in Ethiopia. As Dr. Teshale stated, “Without this cooperation, TVET in Ethiopia wouldn’t exist as we see it today.” We are pleased to see the delegates' enthusiasm for the outcomes of our joint projects, and we look forward to further strengthening partnerships and driving innovation in Ethiopia’s TVET sector. The Sustainable Training and Education Programme (STEP) in Ethiopia is implemented on behalf of the German Government. #JourneyOfChange #SkillsDevelopment ##TVET #GermanCooperation #SkillsForTheFuture #InclusiveGrowth #STEP Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Ministry of Labor and Skill- FDRE

🔔 1 new open tender! Don´t miss out. 📢 Procurement of goods: Generator ✏️ Bid reference number: 91182964 📅 Submission deadline: 31 October 2024 at 2:00 pm More details under: https://lnkd.in/eeg4phtu #tenderalert #procurement #bid #generator

Support to Transform Challenges into Opportunities Recurring drought and flooding pose significant challenges to pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in the Ethiopian lowlands. These extreme weather conditions are leading to severe vegetation loss, erosion, and the formation of large and deep dry valleys receiving flash floods rushing away leaving dust behind. These resulted in the loss of agricultural and grazing land, decline of agricultural productivity, and livelihood crises for pastoralists and agro-pastoralists. In response and through the Capacity Development for Strengthened Drought Resilience in the Lowlands of Ethiopia project, GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti together with its partners has expanded its successful land rehabilitation initiatives into South Ethiopia and Oromia, building on its work in the Afar and Somali regions. With the recent inauguration of its new office in Jinka, it is providing essential material support to its South Ethiopia partners. The same support has been materialized for Oromia region. The support is vital for upscaling and implementing the Dry Valley Rehabilitation and Productive Use approach in Oromia and South Ethiopia regions, transforming these challenges into sustainable opportunities for local communities. The Capacity Development for Strengthened Drought Resilience in the Lowlands of Ethiopia (CDSDR) project is implemented on behalf of the German Government. Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH #JourneyOfChange #sustainabledevelopment #floodresilience #CommunityEmpowerment #Ethiopia

🔔 1 new open tender! Don´t miss out. 📢 Procurement of goods: IT Equipment ✏️ Bid reference number: 91183548 📅 Submission deadline: 28 October 2024 at 2:00 pm More details under: https://lnkd.in/e--X5grU #tenderalert #procurement #bid #ITEuipment

3 new vacancies for national posts! 📢 Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist ✏️ Vacancy announcement: #115/2024 📅 Application deadline: 24.10.2024 More details at https://lnkd.in/eWEHnZtF 📢 Position: Social Protection Advisor ✏️ Vacancy announcement: #116/2024 📅 Application deadline: 24.10.2024 More details at https://lnkd.in/esayW5UE Position: Digital Capacity Coordinator ✏️ Vacancy announcement: #117/2024 📅 Application deadline: 21.10.2024 More details at https://lnkd.in/eVGkZj8c Don´t miss out on this opportunity to join the GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti team. You can also find more information on how to apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/ehNYhtNa #Vacancy #vacancyannouncement #jobalert

🔔 1 new open tender! Don´t miss out. 📢 Procurement of goods: electric car ✏️ Bid reference number: 91182856 📅 Submission deadline: 05 November 2024 at 2:00 pm More details under: https://lnkd.in/e8UM4t-C #tenderalert #procurement #bid #electriccar

A recent Validation Workshop on the National Functional and Accessible Warranty System Roadmap for Solar PV Products was held to ensure the roadmap aligns with national needs and effectively serves both consumers and the stakeholders in the solar energy sector. Ato Birhanu Woldu from Rural Energy Technology Development and Promotion Centre at the ethiopian ministry of water energy (MoWE) and Mr. Al Mudabbir Bin Anam from the GIZ-implemented "Energising Development Ethiopia" (EnDev) project delivered opening remarks, both highlighting the importance of a reliable warranty system in building consumer trust and promoting market growth for solar products in Ethiopia. The workshop highlights key elements of the National Functional Warranty System, the implementation framework, monitoring, and evaluation strategies, as well as the resource needed and cost considerations essential for establishing an effective warranty system for solar PV products. Participants engaged in group discussions on solar power system quality standards, warranty requirements, and claim processes. Those discussions covered important topics such as regulatory frameworks, consumer education, competition-based business strategies, and monitoring mechanisms extending to the regional level. The workshop concluded with a summary of key outcomes and outlined the next steps, including raising further stakeholder awareness and establishing a timeline for finalizing the roadmap. This event marks an important milestone in advancing Ethiopia towards a sustainable solar PV market, improving energy access for millions of people across Ethiopia. The Energising Development Ethiopia project is implemented on behalf of the governments of Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland. Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH ethiopian ministry of water energy Energising Development (EnDev) ESEDA (Ethiopian Solar Energy Development Association) #JourneyOfChange #EnDev #RenewableEnergy #SolarPV

A UK delegation led by Minister for Africa, Lord Collins and UK Ambassador to Ethiopia Mr. Darren Welch, visited a fully integrated textile and garment factory in Mekelle, Tigray. During their visit, they committed 6.9 million pounds – in addition to German funding – for the GIZ-implemented Sustainable Industrial Clusters (S.I.C.) project to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s textile and garment sector. The Sustainable Industrial Clusters (S.I.C.) project is implemented on behalf of the German and UK Governments. Photo credit: UK in Ethiopia X/Twitter page Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH #JoruneyOfChange #formoreandbetterjobs #womeneconomicempowerment #fairsupplychains

The ethiopian ministry of water energy, in partnership with the GIZ-implemented “Energising Development” (EnDev) Ethiopia Programme, recently held a workshop on the advancements in Ethiopia’s renewable energy sector. Ato Birhanu Woldu, Executive Director of Rural Energy Technology Development and Promotion Centre at the Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) highlighted the ongoing government efforts to promote equitable and modern energy solutions by advancing sustainable, clean, and energy-efficient technologies for Ethiopia. Among others, he announced that approximately 2 million clean cookstoves will be disseminated to rural populations across Ethiopia this year.  Mr. Al Mudabbir Bin Anam, Programme Manager of the GIZ-implemented EnDev Programme Ethiopia, reaffirmed EnDev's commitment to promoting efficient and environmentally sound energy technologies, highlighting continued implementation of various EnDev projects aimed at supporting Ethiopia’s energy sector transformation. Key event highlights included: ✔️ The announcement of Ethiopian Standard (ES) ISO test results for 26 biomass cookstoves for thermal efficiency and safety – a key milestone to enhance national standardization and certification for cookstoves in Ethiopia. ✔️ The official launch of the "Ethiopian Portal for Electrification of Public Institutions (EPEPI)," a digital platform designed to enhance capacity on planning and maintenance of solar electrifications across the country. ✔️ The handover of the Sustainability Framework for Solar Electrification of off-grid social institutions to ensure long-term sustainability. ✔️ The introduction of the Solar Associations Handbook, providing guidelines for the technical and organizational development of Ethiopia’s solar associations in different regions. Together, we strive for sustainable, reliable energy access that empowers communities and private sector across Ethiopia. The Energising Development Ethiopia project is implemented on behalf of the governments of Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland. #JourneyOfChange #EnDev #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanCooking #SolarElectrification #EnergyAccess Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Energising Development (EnDev) Endev ethiopian ministry of water energy BSW – Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V.