Technical Analyst (Analysis and Risk Unit)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) supports local communities
in improving their livelihoods, despite the challenging circumstances that they face. The organisation collaborates across a range of sectors with national, regional, and international implementing partners, as well as civil society actors. Together they reach host community members, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and refugees.

The GIZ’s “Analysis & Risk Unit” (ARU) advises relevant projects in the areas of context
information, analysis, and risk management to ensure that GIZ programming is conflict sensitive and adheres to do-no-harm principles.

The ARU is seeking a motivated and high-performing Technical Analyst with demonstrated abilities in coding, data analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and open-source research to develop and inform data-driven analysis in coordination with the team’s context and topic experts

A. Key Responsibilities

The Technical Analyst will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining datasets relevant for GIZ programming.
  
• Leveraging datasets and open-source information, in close coordination with Sudan
  context experts, to deliver regular and ad-hoc analysis to GIZ projects, automating processes where possible.
• Coordinating and coding open-source data collection scripts and technical research efforts; providing research support and coaching to project staff.
  
• Coordinating all GIS projects and mapping needs within the portfolio.
  
• Supporting knowledge management processes internally; contributing to peer-learning
  and capacity development across GIZ’s analysis community globally.

B. Specific Tasks

The Technical Analyst will perform the following tasks:

• Leverage technical tools to collect, aggregate, triangulate, and analyse data across a broad range of (open) sources.
  

• Preparation of maps, graphics, and dashboards for use in GIZ briefings, project documents, and other products.
  

• Facilitate coaching and capacity development sessions on relevant technical tools, both internally and for applicable GIZ partner organisations implementing in Sudan.
  

• Support cross-cutting research and programming efforts, in close coordination with technical project teams, monitoring & evaluation colleagues and others, as relevant.
  

Other Duties/Additional Tasks

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

Required qualifications, competences, and experience.

Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Programming, Statistics, Geography, Remote Sensing, or similar. Master’s degree is an advantage, particularly if combining technical and social science competencies.
  

• Proficiency in Python or another relevant programming language (e.g. R, JavaScript for web-mapping)
  

• Proficiency with QGIS or other GIS software.
  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Power Platform applications; familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or others) and collaborative data management systems (e.g. KoboToolbox or others) is an asset.
  

• Business-fluent (minimum B2 on the CEFR scale) in English; working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
  

• Ability to work both individually and as part of a diverse, intercultural team spread out across multiple countries and time zones.
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  

• Curiosity and creativity in exploring new analytical methods and data sources.
  

• Good communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex findings to non-technical audiences.
  

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  

• High degree of professionalism, discretion and understanding of data protection and ethical data use principles, especially in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
  

B. Professional experience.

• 2-5 years in a programming or similar analytical role; experience in the humanitarian, development, or peacebuilding sector is an advantage.
  

• Demonstrated experience managing or analysing open-source or conflict-related datasets (e.g. ACLED, HDX, UN datasets, etc.).
  

• Proven ability to translate technical data into accessible analysis for decision-makers (briefs, maps, dashboards, reports); experience coordinating or contributing to multi-country or remote analytical teams is an advantage.
  

Duty station

Nairobi

Contract Duration:

Initial contract up to 01.12.2026

Submission of Application

Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/CO/05/10/2025

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.

People With disability are encouraged to apply

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.