Technical Advisor - Private Sector Cooperation, Digital Outsourcing Jobs (develoPPP)

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 develoPPP Project

With its develoPPP program, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) promotes private-sector activities where entrepreneurial opportunities and development policy meet. Its core purpose is to foster public-private partnerships that deliver sustainable development outcomes while creating economic opportunities in developing and emerging markets. The programme supports diverse sectors by matching private sector investment with public funding and development expertise, with the aim of producing both business success and measurable development impact.

The Digital Outsourcing Jobs for Kenya’s Youth (DOJ) develoPPP project aims to create sustainable employment for young Kenyans by strengthening Business-to-Business (B2B) cooperation between Germany and Kenya. The focus of the B2B cooperation is on the Global Business Services (GBS) sector which includes IT-Outsourcing, Knowledge Process Outsourcing and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). It addresses the mismatch between the growing demand for IT and outsourcing talent from international companies in the global north (particularly in Germany) and the limited work-readiness, practical skills, and industry alignment of many local graduates. The project’s objective is to bridge this gap by equipping youth with market-relevant technical, soft, and cultural skills and directly linking them to decent jobs in digital outsourcing and remote work from Kenya. Overall, the initiative targets the training of 2,000 young people and the placement of at least 1,500 youths into high quality employment opportunities.

To achieve this, the project follows a demand-driven, public-private partnership approach implemented jointly by GIZ and German and Kenyan private sector partners. It combines three core components: building market linkages with German and international employers in GBS, upgrading training curricula and delivering industry-aligned digital and soft-skills programmes through universities and training providers, and operating a digital jobs platform that matches verified candidates with employers. By coordinating companies, training institutions, industry associations, and government stakeholders, the project strengthens Kenya’s outsourcing ecosystem and creates a sustainable pipeline of work-ready talent for international markets.

B. Responsibilities

Under the technical guidance of the DTC GBS Lead, the Technical Advisor on Private Sector Cooperation will have the following responsibilities:

• Outreach and coordination of partnerships with the German private sector and the recruitment industry on GBS cooperation

• Promotion of the Kenyan IT-Outsourcing (IT-O) and Global Business Services (GBS) sector to German and European companies and associations

• Supporting the development of a marketing and outreach strategy to German and European companies and associations

• Providing advisory services on market entry for prospective German and European GBS companies/investors

• Liaison with Kenyan Outsourcing and private sector associations, investment agencies and Government on GBS sector outreach and promotion

• Coordination of Business-to-Business (B2B) matchmaking activities such as B2B Missions, Trade Fair participation, online events, etc. in Kenya and Germany/Europe

• Supervision of service contracts to IT vendors, consultants and Marketing/P&R service providers

• Technical reporting on activities and achievements to the commissioning party and GIZ HQ, including updates for the project monitoring system;
  

C. Tasks

• Reach out to German business, recruiters, business associations and chambers to promote Kenyan talent, forge partnerships and map demand for IT talent and services,

• Support the development and implementation of the project communication strategy to promote Kenyan IT talent and digital services in Germany

• Support the development and coordination of partnerships with German institutional partners and maintain strong relationships

• Coordinate and maintain strong partnerships with Kenyan institutional partners from private sector and Government on GBS outreach and promotion

• Plan and implement B2B activities such as B2B missions, conference sessions, trade fair booths and virtual events

• Engage stakeholders in Germany and Kenya for skill and business demands in the technical areas such as e.g. process automation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and software services

• Prepare and manage service contracts and the contractors

• Coordinate the activities with the GIZ Digital Transformation Centre Kenya programme and align with similar projects in the GIZ Africa portfolio

• Support the monitoring and reporting
  

• Other tasks as may be required
  

Assignment Details

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration: 01.12.2026 - 31.12.2027 (with likely extension until 31.12.2028)

Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/SED/07/10/2026

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.