Intern - Global Digital Jobs

About the Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) Kenya II

The Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) Kenya II is a technical cooperation project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the European Union, and Estonia, and implemented by GIZ in partnership with ESTDEV and Expertise France. Based in Nairobi and implemented in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy, the project builds on previous achievements to advance inclusive, sustainable, and human-centred digital transformation by strengthening capacities at the individual, institutional, and system levels.

The Global Digital Jobs workstream aims to position Kenya as a competitive hub for Global Business Services (GBS) by connecting Kenyan talent and digital service providers with opportunities in Germany and the wider European market. Its key interventions include conducting ecosystem research and market assessments, delivering demand-driven skills development, enhancing the export readiness of SMEs and digital service providers, strengthening collaboration among public and private sector stakeholders, promoting Kenya’s digital services industry, facilitating business partnerships with European clients, and attracting European investment to expand digital services and create employment opportunities.

B. Tasks

• Conduct desk research on global digital jobs
  

• Support analysis of German and European demand, buyer requirements, skills needs, market-entry conditions and relevant regulatory developments
  

• Prepare concise briefs, presentations, company profiles, ecosystem maps and background notes for internal and external use.
  

• Support identification, mapping and engagement of Kenyan digital-service providers and talent-development organizations.
  

• Assist with company assessments covering service offerings, talent pipelines, delivery capacity, compliance, certifications, inclusion and readiness for international business
  

• Help maintain databases and trackers for firms, partners, opportunities, activities and follow-up actions.
  

• Support engagement with government institutions, industry associations, private-sector firms, training providers, innovation hubs and development partners
  

• Assist in preparing meeting agendas, briefing notes, minutes, action trackers and follow-up correspondence.
  

• Contribute to coordination of partnerships aimed at linking Kenyan talent and firms to international opportunities.
  

• Support the planning and delivery of workshops, stakeholder consultations, company visits, roadshows, webinars and business-linkage activities.
  

• Prepare participant lists, invitations, materials, presentations, logistics checklists and post-event documentation.
  

• Provide on-site and virtual coordination support and capture key outcomes and action points.
  

• Organize and maintain workstream documents, research outputs, contact lists, photos, presentations and knowledge products.
  

• Support documentation of lessons learned, emerging good practices and evidence from programme activities.
  

• Assist with progress tracking against workplans, indicators, inclusion commitments and reporting requirements
  

• Provide general administrative and coordination support to the Global Digital Jobs team as required
  

Required qualifications, competencies and experience

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a bachelor’s or master’s programme in economics, business, international relations, development studies, public policy, ICT, data science, communications or a related field
  

• Strong interest in the digital economy, future of work, global business services, digital trade or private-sector development
  

• Strong research, analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear outputs
  

• Ideally 1 year of work experience in the digital economy e.g. through internships, etc. is preferred but not mandatory.Experience in project management (conceptualization, planning, coordination, steering, monitoring) is preferred but not mandatory.Good understanding and keen interest in the IT services sector and Global Business Services/Business Process Outsourcing sector in KenyaExcellent communication and presentation skills in English
  

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational skills and attention to detailEnthusiastic and proactive attitude towards learning and problem-solving
  

• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, email, internet), Excel
  and other computer applications (e.g. MS Office)

Assignment Details

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration: six (6) months

Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/ARD/08/07/2026

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.