Developing capacities for implementation of compliance and due diligence measures in sustainable supply chains in accordance with the “Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz” and European standards.

• Elaborate methodological proposals or technical inputs for capacity development in the implementation of compliance and due diligence tools in supply chains
• Exchange knowledge and best practices on compliance and due diligence in supply chains based on the German law “Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz” and European regulations, considering Ecuadorian standards
• Develop documents and products for the dissemination of concepts and instruments of compliance and due diligence in supply chains
• Coordinate and contribute to the implementation of private sector projects in Ecuador in cooperation with the German Cooperation GIZ

• Academic degree in law, political science, management science, economics or related fields
• Additional studies in due diligence, compliance, supply chains
• Studies in environmental management including ICT database management would be an asset
• Working experience in the implementation of international best practices and regulations in compliance and supply chain due diligence based on the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and other European standards
• Working experience in corporate strategic planning in the private sector
• Working experience in training and consulting processes for the private sector
• Ability to work as part of a team, intercultural relations with different actors in Ecuadorian society
• Business fluent in Spanish and English or German

We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Ecuador.

The work will take place in Quito, capital of Ecuador, within the Association of Flower Exporters of Ecuador (EXPLOFLORES).
EXPLOFLORES is the most important national association in Ecuador for the Ecuadorian flower sector, which aims to represent, offer services and provide added value to its member companies in order to position Ecuadorian flower exports in the world.

The security situation is tense. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is restricted. It is not possible for life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment.

Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.

Please note that this position is a short term position! Only candidates can be considered who had already a minimum of 1 year contract as a development worker according to the Entwicklungshelfergesetz (EhfG).

Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.

The actual departure date depends on the visa and entry regulations of the country of assignment.

GIZ’s Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.

Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment.

Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your succesful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails form our recruiting system as spam.