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Job description

Kenya is the host of a vibrant and diverse digital community. The Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) Kenya supports the country’s transition towards a sustainable and human-centred digital economy. It seeks to strengthen the existing digital innovation ecosystem, while also addressing the wider societal impact of digital technologies. Given Kenya’s leadership role at a regional level, the DTC likewise supports the country in developing and sharing good digital practice and further operationalising its digitalisation strategy, the Digital Economy Blueprint.

Your tasks

• Support the Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), Innovation and Youth Affairs – following a think-and-do-tank approach – in turning the Blueprint into action
• Set up and accompany consultancy assignments for the development of action plans, road maps and policy papers, e.g. on open data, green ICT or gender-based online violence
• Organise hackathons, co-creative design workshops and other innovation formats with stakeholders from government, private sector, academia and civil society
• Support activities by implementing partners and ensure that quality results are delivered in a timely manner
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities and reporting
• Coordinate meetings and events with partners, service providers and other relevant stakeholders
• Support the knowledge management of the DTC, including documentation of lessons learnt, best practices, case studies and success stories
• Support the preparation of communication materials and progress updates to Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development and other stakeholders

Your profile

• University degree in social sciences, economics, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, development policy or any other relevant subject area; a focus on digital topics is desirable
• Strong project management skills and work experience regarding digital projects, ideally in an international development cooperation context
• Sound knowledge and proven work experience with regards to digital transformation topics
• Strong communication skills and work experience in the field of digital communication
• Self-starter who enjoys the proactive development of new ideas and working independently
• Excellent organisational skills and a solution-oriented mindset
• Strong intercultural competences and a team player
• Fluency in English

Location information

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

The security situation requires heightened vigilance. 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 working environment is subject to special restrictions on the freedom of movement. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. We kindly ask you to inform yourself which forms of relationships are legally and socially accepted in the country of deployment.

Notes

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.

For general questions from dependent partners about local employment - please contact us at: map@giz.de

A prerequisite for the conclusion of the agreement is the lifting of the restrictions currently in force in the company on the possibilities for travel and business trips in order to contain the worldwide spread of the Covid-19 virus.

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.

About us

We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative and worldwide operating institution related to development policy. Your competencies and qualifications are demanded on the spot in an interdisciplinary team. You advise governmental and civil society organizations at local or municipal level. The Development Service of GIZ offers a comprehensive service package. It includes a specific technical and personal preparation. The basis for the deployment of specialists in the development service is the German Development Workers Act (EhfG).

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Contact

HR Services Client Portal +49 6196/79-3200 [email protected]