About the Project

GIZ, in partnership with Expertise France under the EU-funded “Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Audio-visual” project, supports stronger socio-economic and intercultural ties between Africa and Europe through collaboration across the audiovisual industry.

The project focuses on film, series, animation, video gaming and immersive content, strengthening cross-continental partnerships, markets and ecosystems.

Responsibilities

As Technical Advisor – Distribution and Ecosystem Development, you will:

• Strengthen market linkages, distribution models, marketing and audience engagement between African and European audiovisual stakeholders.
  
• Support creators and industry actors to reach new audiences and markets across both regions.
  
• Develop and manage consortia and strategic partnerships to strengthen collaboration across the audiovisual value chain.
  
• Build synergies among creators, distributors, platforms, broadcasters and policy stakeholders.
  
• Collaborate with GIZ regional, bilateral and global projects, Expertise France and EU partners to ensure coordinated and impactful interventions.
  

Tasks

Strengthening Distribution and Market Access

• Provide technical and methodological advice on distribution strategies, audience development, and market access for audio-visual content
  
• Initiate and support partnerships between African and European distributors, broadcasters, publishers, streaming platforms, and other market actors
  
• Contribute to improving dialogue and engagement around the circulation of audio-visual content
  

Ecosystem Development and Partnerships

• Facilitate cooperation mechanisms between industry stakeholders, including markets, industry platforms, hubs and incubators as well as professional networks
  
• Create synergize with ecosystem actors and support the formation of consortia to mitigate fragmentation and foster collaboration
  

Industry Engagement and Networking

• Organise and support matchmaking, networking activities, and participation in international audio-visual markets and events
  
• Support visibility and positioning of project-supported initiatives in relevant industry contexts
  

Project Implementation and Coordination

• Contribute to project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
  
• Ensure alignment of activities with overall project objectives and other intervention areas
  

B. Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications

• We would love to get to know you if you are a strong team player but at the same time have a strong track record of self-motivation, giving creative impulses, and implementing them, learning new topics quickly and comprehensively
  
• You have a university degree in in film, media studies, cultural management, economics, trade and marketing, or a related field
  

Professional experience

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the audiovisual sector, particularly in distribution, market development, or international industry collaboration
  
• Strong understanding of global audiovisual markets, including distribution channels and emerging platforms
  
• Experience working with international partnerships, development programmes, or donor-funded projects is an asset
  
• Proven experience in organising industry events, markets, or partnership initiatives
  

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Ability to see and manage the bigger picture but care for details if needed
  
• Ability to navigate uncertainty and drive impact in challenging environments.
  
• Tech, film and game enthusiasts are welcome
  
• High level of intercultural competence
  
• Business fluency in English is vital. Knowledge of German, French or Portuguese would be an advantage
  

Assignment Details

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration: Until 30.11.2029

Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/SED/04/08/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

GIZ Kenya is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected status.

Ethics

GIZ is committed to safeguarding the safety, dignity, and well-being of staff, partners, community members, and programme participants. Sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, child abuse, and all forms of misconduct are strictly prohibited. Staff are expected to uphold high ethical standards, comply with local laws, and complete mandatory ethics training upon engagement.

Data Confidentiality

Candidate applications will be retained for six (6) months in accordance with GIZ's data protection policy and deleted thereafter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.