A. Background
About GIZ
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the German development agency and provides global services in the field of international
cooperation for sustainable development. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ is commissioned by the German Government and collaborates with public and private sector partners in around 120 countries in achieving their objectives in international development cooperation.
About the Project
Digitalisation is transforming the global economy. It creates new business models, optimises
production and revolutionises communication. Balanced and transparent rules enable legal certainty and fair competition on the internet. Only if these rules are harmonised internationally can the economy and society fully benefit from the opportunities of digitalisation.
On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), GIZ supports the
German Federal Government and its partner governments in their efforts to promote value-based harmonisation in bilateral Digital Dialogues. The Digital Dialogues provide a platform for direct exchange between policy makers, regulators, businesses, academia and civil society. The Kenyan-German Digital Dialogue currently focuses on the following technical areas of
bi-lateral cooperation: internet governance, data policy and cybersecurity, emerging technologies incl. artificial intelligence, future business and working models incl. innovation, digital public infrastructure and services. Using a multi-stakeholder approach, GIZ ensures that the Digital Dialogues’ activities reflect the interests and expertise of key players from politics, business, academia and civil society. Together, stakeholders produce tangible solutions for harmonisation that are fed back into multilateral fora like the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF).
In Kenya, the activities of the Digital Dialogue are closely linked to the GIZ Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Kenya, which is an initiative of German Development Cooperation and the European Union. The DTC was established to support the country’s digital transition towards a sustainable and human-centred digital economy and society.
A. Tasks
Advise the focal point at the Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy, as well as national agencies and other stakeholders of the Digital Dialogue on strategic and political opportunities as well as conceptual and technical issues in
implementation of the dialogue;
Establish and further develop the local network of stakeholders, including research institutions, regulators and companies, as well as identify additional opportunities for collaboration based on the fields of technical cooperation;
Prepare and coordinate the development of analyses and technical reports on relevant developments in economic, digital, and innovation policy issues in Kenya;
Plan and implement activities such as workshops, technical exchanges, inter-ministerial meetings and high-level delegation visits by sensibly engaging all stakeholders required;
Monitor topics, projects and structures in Kenya that are relevant to the country’s digital transformation and of potential interest to the German Federal Ministry;
Support the collaboration with ongoing GIZ projects on digitalisation;
Support the implementation, management and financial planning of the project;
Support the integration of the project within the GIZ Digital Transformation Centre Kenya programme;
Quality and knowledge management as well as monitoring and reporting;
Other tasks as may be required.
B. Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications and professional experience
Completed university degree in the field of political science, political communications, economics, social sciences, international relations, law or a similar subject (advanced degree will be considered an advantage).
5 years of experience in policy advisory and/or implementation of international cooperation projects, preferably with a focus on digitalisation, or economic cooperation.
Other knowledge, additional competences
Excellent diplomatic, strategic, and networking skills, as well as confidence in handling politically sensitive issues and in working with high-ranking government representatives;
Experience with facilitation of multi-stakeholder dialogues or cooperation with the business community;
Proven in-depth knowledge in the areas of digitalisation and private sector cooperation, as well as high affinity for technology-related topics and trends;
High level of organizational, communication, reporting, and writing skills;
Ability to prioritize and deliver assigned tasks diligently under strict deadlines;
Excellent skills in writing and speaking English;
Willingness to travel also regarding international business trips is required.
Proficiency in MS Office, ideally MS Office 365.
C. Duration of Contract
The contract will be from 01/06/2024 to 31/12/2027 with a possibility of renewal.
D. Submission of Application
Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/DTC/03/04/2024
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer.
All applications should be received by 11th May 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
