Intern - Project Administration and Management

Context:

On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GIZ implements a project Supporting the implementation of the Shirika Plan to strengthen the socio-economic integration of refugees and host communities in Kenya (SISI-RH) in Garissa and Turkana Counties. To that end, the project focuses on activities in employment promotion and business support, provides incentives on usage of clean energy, and provides advisory and capacity building services to partner governmental bodies. The intern shall support the implementation of activities in Kakuma.

A. Tasks & Responsibilities

The intern will be carrying out following tasks and responsibilities:

• Supporting the implementation of the project objectives as part of a team

• Supporting with logistic and coordination for different events and training activities implemented by the project

• Support the Team Leader and Technical Officers in administrative and finance related tasks and processes

• Preparation and participation in internal meetings and workshops and assisting with documenting these, e.g. by writing minutes, and photo-documentation

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.
  

B. Learning Objectives

During the 6 months period of internship, the candidate will acquire following skills and competencies:

• Enhance his/her knowledge of project management cycle
• Acquire experience in project administration and inner workings of international development agency
• Receive an insight into operational planning and event management
• Improve in drafting reports, articles and other written documents
• Develop a routine in using MS Office applications and MS Teams

• Strengthened his / her presentation and facilitation skills

C. Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business Administration, Project Management, etc.)
• Fluent English and Kiswahili language skills both verbal and in writing
• Knowledge of one another language used in Turkana West by either the host or refugee community will be an asset
• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies and computer applications (e.g. MS Office Apps)
• At least 1 year of work or volunteer experience in a comparable position, with references

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Strong interest in project management and administrative career pathways
• Eagerness to learn and gradually assume more responsibility
  
• Reliability, commitment to deadlines, and very good organizational skills
• Pro-active work ethics
  

D. Duty Station

The intern will be based in Kakuma. The intern might be expected to take part in business trips within Turkana.

E. Contract Duration

The internship will last for 6 months.

Submission of Application

Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/FDM/04/01/2026

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, colour, 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.