Active in trade since 2019, the team brings together a mix of regional and global projects, currently delivered by a team of advisors based in Nairobi and Mombasa with a combined portfolio growing from around EUR 7 million towards EUR 12 million. The work spans the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), digital and e-commerce trade, product quality and standards, trade facilitation, green customs, corridor and infrastructure development, and the
reduction of inequalities, with gender, greening and inequality as cross-cutting themes across the portfolio.

The Portfolio at a Glance

• AfCFTA Support Programme – Kenya – “From Kenya to the world through the continent”: helping Kenyan firms and government use the AfCFTA through policy
  support, harmonised rules and capacity building (partners include MITI – State
  Department for Trade, KAM and KRA).

• Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative (PeCI) – “Boosting digital trade”: improving the conditions for companies to participate in cross-border e-commerce across the e-commerce ecosystem.
  

• Alliance for Product Quality (AfPQ) – “Promoting quality, promoting trade”: improving product quality and competitiveness in export sectors across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania.
  

• Partnerships for Sustainable Trade (P4ST) / Green Customs – “Faster, safer and
  greener trade”: safe and efficient trade in environmentally sensitive commodities, with KRA, KESRA and FEAFFA.

• Northern Corridor Project (PGII) – accelerating growth and connectivity on the Northern Corridor, including the Lake Victoria safe navigation and multimodal connectivity work, with the NCTTCA Secretariat and member states.
  

• Reducing Inequalities / Sector Programme 2030 Agenda – “Towards a more equal Kenya”: working with the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) and partners on the Kenya Action Plan on Inequality.
  

• Green Trade for Sustainable Development – a new initiative focused on sustainable,
  green value chains and EU/global market access.

Purpose of the Position

The team is looking for a motivated recent graduate to join as an Intern providing cross-cutting support across communications, events and coordination, and administration and knowledge
management. The team regularly produces presentations, briefings and public-relations Material, and hosts workshops, retreats, partner missions and stakeholder engagements across its projects. The intern will help the team tell its story clearly, run well-organized events, and keep its documents and knowledge well managed.

This is a hands-on learning role: the intern will gain practical exposure to international development cooperation, trade policy and the day-to-day work of a busy, multi-project team, while contributing directly to the visibility and smooth running of the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Communications and Public Relations

• Support the development and production of presentations, briefing notes, fact sheets,
  newsletters and other project communication materials.

• Assist in drafting, formatting and proofreading content for internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with GIZ branding and corporate design guidelines.
  

• Help create and curate content for social media and other channels, including writing short posts and preparing visuals.
  

• Support documentation of project activities and events through photography coordination, write-ups, success stories and short reports.
  

• Help maintain and organise the team’s photo library, communications assets and
  presentation templates.

Events and Coordination

• Provide logistical and organisational support for workshops, retreats, partner missions, launches and stakeholder meetings (e.g. with MITI, KAM, KRA, KESRA, NGEC and corridor partners).
  

• Assist with preparing agendas, invitations, participant lists, name tags, materials
  and venue/travel arrangements.

• Support on-the-day coordination of events, including registration, note-taking and
  capturing key outcomes.

• Help compile event documentation, photographs and follow-up materials after
  activities.

Administration and Knowledge Management

• Support the organization and upkeep of the team’s shared folders, files and document
  structures so that information is easy to find and well version-controlled.

• Help draft and format meeting minutes, action points and internal reports.
  

• Support the maintenance of stakeholder maps, contact lists and partner databases across
  the projects.

• Assist with general administrative tasks that keep the multi-project team running
  smoothly.

• Contribute to capturing and consolidating lessons learned and good practices across the
  portfolio.

Qualifications and Requirements

Essential

• A recent Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, international relations, development studies, economics, trade, business administration or a related field.
  

• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong writing, editing and proofreading
  skills.

• Strong command of Microsoft Office, in particular PowerPoint and Word, and comfort
  with digital file/folder organization.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  

• A proactive, reliable and collaborative attitude, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team environment.
  

• Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and
  external stakeholders.

Desirable

• Interest in or exposure to trade, economic development, regional integration (AfCFTA,
  EAC) or international cooperation.

• Experience with graphic design or content tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite) and basic social media management.
  

• Experience supporting events, workshops or communications activities, e.g. through
  previous internships or student work.

• Knowledge of Kiswahili is an added advantage.
  

• Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater
  impact.

• Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and otherst o act and hold each other accountable for results.
  

What We Offer

• Practical experience within a leading international cooperation organization working at
  the heart of Kenya’s trade agenda.

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of trade, e-commerce, quality, corridor and inequality
  projects, and to high-level government and private-sector partners.

• Mentorship and on-the-job learning within a supportive, multidisciplinary team based in
  Nairobi.

Submission of Application:

Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional travel

Duration of Assignment: Six (6) months

Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/SED/02/06/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

At GIZ Kenya, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We actively seek individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to build a stronger, more impactful global team.

We provide an environment of respect and psychological safety, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all. Discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected status is not tolerated in any of our workplaces.

Ethics

GIZ is committed to the safety, dignity, and well-being of all individuals we interact with, including staff, partners, community members, and program participants. We uphold the highest standards in preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Child abuse or any form of misconduct by or toward team members is strictly prohibited.

All staff are expected to behave professionally, respect local laws and customs, and complete mandatory ethics e-learning courses upon hire.

Data Confidentiality

In accordance with GIZ’s data protection policy, all candidate applications are stored in our database for six (6) months and deleted thereafter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.