A. Background
The Alliance for Product Quality
(AfPQ) supports African companies in improving their product quality, enabling them to enhance their competitiveness on the international market. It is a multi-stakeholder partnership between companies, business associations and German Development Cooperation, and is supported by the German Federal Government. Our goal is to improve product quality in Africa so that African
companies can access global value and supply chains. We work hand-in-hand with local companies and institutes to improve the quality infrastructure and quality management skills.
The German Federal Government is providing support to the African Continental Free Trade Area through GIZ. The GIZ Support Programme to the AfCFTA aims to address challenges around institutional and legal frameworks in supporting negotiations on, and implementation of the AfCFTA. In response to the heterogeneity of the AfCFTA State Parties in terms of size, income level and openness to other economies, and the complex nature of the AfCFTA negotiations and implementation, the programme works at continental, regional and national levels. The Kenya component supports trade negotiations and, to a certain extent, drives the
first steps of implementation in the areas of trade in goods; trade in services; digital trade; intellectual property rights; competition; investment, and women and youth.
B. Summary of responsibilities
The intern shall be responsible for delivering the following:
Supporting trade projects in providing professional advisory services to the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI), specifically the State Department of Trade (SDT); the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade), and other relevant partners to propel implementation of project objectives. In this function and under the supervision of the Project Lead, cooperation with a broad range of stakeholders is pivotal;
Providing assistance in supporting trade relevant partners in Kenya (e.g., MITI, KenTrade, KRA and private sector) in fostering their role in implementing the AfCFTA;
Supporting the:
Conceptualization and implementation of trade-related interventions;
Undertaking dialogue and exchange between GIZ and partner organisations outlined above as well as with private sector associations and the private sector.
Providing administrative, logistical and technical support for the organization of conferences, workshops and stakeholder meetings, in Nairobi and other counties in Kenya.
Coordinating the development of communication material and background information regarding trade facilitation and the AfCFTA.
Contributing to innovation and knowledge management across the assigned projects;
Spearheading maintenance, and update of the projects’ Monitoring & Evaluation systems;
Any other role that may be assigned to
them from time to time.
Tasks
The intern shall undertake the following tasks:
Supporting the Advisory and Consultancy functions
In collaboration with the Trade Team, participate in identifying needs for external support, support in the advisory and consultancy functions, and complement policy recommendation initiatives;
Take part in the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events on issues connected with the programmes areas of activity;
Support the procurement of a variety of services (workshops, venues, consultant services, PR and communication products etc.) in accordance with GIZ rules and regulations.
Knowledge management
Assist in compiling information about ongoing and planned activities and ensure the completion and maintenance of the project’s M&E system;
Regularly updating the project’s operational plan;
Assist in drawing up reports and presentation documents;
With the support of a supervisor, prepare appropriate input for various programmes reports including annual reports, and contribute to the other reports required by project leads;
Undertake research activities and studies on political issues which benefit joint programmes; and
Any other functions assigned by the team leadership.
B. Qualifications and Professional Experience
University degree in business, business administration, economics, law or other relevant field of study.
Prior professional experience in a comparable position in the area of regional/ international trade is desirable but not necessary.
Additional competencies
Assignment period: 6 Months
Duty Station: Nairobi
C. Submission of Application
Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/SED/03/07/2024
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer.
GIZ promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged
Last date of receiving applications: 02.08.2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: As per GIZ’s data confidentiality policy, candidate’s application is stored in our database for 6 (six) months and is deleted thereafter.