Intern - Better Migration Management (BMM IV) Programme

BackgroundA.

As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally-owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives. In Kenya, GIZ has been working for 43 years in bilateral cooperation on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and for other international donors. GIZ is also working in Somalia on sectors such as infrastructural development, food and nutrition and better migration management. The projects and programmes are managed from GIZ’s country office in Kenya.

The Better Migration Management (BMM) program aims to improve migration governance in the region, and in particular to curb the trafficking of human beings and the smuggling of migrants within and from the Horn of Africa. BMM is implemented by GIZ in partnership with IOM, UNODC and CIVIPOL. The programme is co-funded by the European Union and the German Government. To facilitate the implementation of the BMM program, GIZ is recruiting a Kenyan Intern to be based in Nairobi under the supervision of the BMM Regional Coordinator to assist in BMM implementation in Kenya.

The programme intern is responsible for:

Supporting the GIZ BMM team members in Kenya and Somalia in programme implementation mainly in Kenya, but with possible tasks relating to Somalia or the region.

Gaining experience in development programme implementation and professional work and project management skills.

Conducting research and writing project concepts/proposals/reports as required.

Supporting coordination and communication activities with programme stakeholders

In this context, the Intern may conduct any or all of the following tasks:

TasksA.

Core scope of tasks

The intern:

Supports the organisation of program activities

Supports the design and implementation of online trainings on migration-related topics

Drafts communication products for project partners and stakeholders

Conducts research in support of programme activities

Drafts meeting minutes and reports

Practices presentation skills and communication with partners

Where possible, conducts an individual work project and presents the final result

Learns professional office and team skills

Takes advantage of training opportunities offered within the programme or the organisation

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

Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications

A recent bachelor's degree in social sciences, Politics, Law or other relevant field with graduation no longer than 12 months ago, or currently enrolled in post-graduate study, which required an internship as part of the course.

Professional experience

Experience and/or interest in migration, displacement or other development challenges

Previous work or volunteer experience is an advantage

Other knowledge, additional competences

Good communications skills and attention to detail

Results-oriented and intellectually curious

Professional attitude and comportment

Values diversity and appreciates working in a multicultural environment

Fluency in written and spoken English

Solid skills using common office IT application (Microsoft).

Assignment period :

6 months

Duty location

Nairobi

Submission of Application

Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/FDM/01/09/2025

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.

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.