Technical Intern
4 weeks ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
GIZ, the German Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH, provides services in the field of international technical cooperation worldwide. In Kenya, it has been active since 1964, and up to now implements programs in a wide variety of areas, including economic development, green energy and water, governance, food security, and peace and security. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is GIZ's main commissioning party. However, GIZ as well works closely with the private sector, fostering successful interaction between development policy and foreign trade.
JOB SUMMARY
A. About the project & contextThe agriculture sector in Kenya has experienced mixed results in its progress over the decades. However, its poor performance is starkly evident considering the large proportion of small-scalerural farmers with low incomes and persisting national-level food insecurity. The Agriculture Sector Growth and Transformation Strategy (ASTGS) envisions sector transformation at both small and medium enterprises, and large-scale commercial production level and addresses productivity concerns, agro-processing and commercialization through various interventions and approaches. However, existing and persisting sustainability challenges thwart efforts towards progress of the sector.Key challenges from production side are such as loss of soil health and fertility, and inappropriate and conventional farm practices, as well as on-farm and post-harvest losses. Other factors which include climate change effects, global and domestic pricing volatilities, andrelated systemic shocks further undo efforts to improve food and nutrition security, and income at household and national levels.These added complexities in the agricultural and food systems ultimately require a new set of inclusive policies and programs as well as multi-pronged and multi-stakeholder approaches toensure a wholistic integration in sector development. Agricultural and food systems transformation needs to go beyond the Ministry of Agriculture and requires a shared vision and guiding framework.Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been initiating the global programme "Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Policies" (AgSys) in 2023. The programme supports cooperating countries in transforming their agricultural sector. It draws on local impacts and partnerships and enhances these by providing national policy advice. Kenya is one of the cooperating countries and project activities will be implemented from The global programme works in five fields of activity (Outputs):1. Promoting reform approaches through transformative agricultural policy. These approaches need to be cross-cutting and as such connect agricultural policy with other areas such as food and nutrition security, climate action and biodiversity conservation.2. Scaling successful practices to provide support in consolidating and institutionalising tried-and-tested approaches and innovations.3. Including input from civil society by involving non-state actors, above all women and young people, in the reform agendas.4. Harmonising financial contributions with the aim of transforming the national fundinglandscapes and opening up access to additional funding and contributions to support the reform agendas.5. Linking national and global agendas to strengthen national reform processes andenrich the debate on the transformation of agricultural and food systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
A. ResponsibilitiesThe key responsibility of the intern is to support the AgSys project, through the technical team, to execute various interventions that align with the objective of the project. An elaboration of expected tasks is as below: B. TasksThe intern, with guidance and assistance from the technical team will perform the following tasks:Support the project manager and technical team in execution of delegable technical andadministrative tasks e.g., developing concept notes, programs, and presentations;capturing and briefing on meeting notes; developing checklists for event planning, et ceteraActively participate in conceptualization, planning and execution of activities alongthe various outputsParticipate and network in forums, meetings and workshops related to AgSys scope ofinterventions and compile summary notes/minutesSupport in quick reviews and digests through desk research for required technicalknowledge and informationContribute to knowledge management and communication especially in content creationUpskill on various technical topics along the outputs including monitoring andevaluation supportSupport in event organisation and execution including logistical follow-ups withadministrationAssist in other technical and administrative duties upon requestC. Required qualifications, competences, and experienceQualifications and experienceA Bachelor's or Master's degree in agricultural economics, agriculture-related, and sustainability-related coursesRelevant experiences in agricultural, NRM or related sectors, interactions, andawareness of key issues in sustainable development Must be a recent graduate within one year of completionOther skills and competencesExcellent research skills and summarizing knowledge / informationWillingness to learn and ability to work in a dynamic teamSelf-driven, motivated and ability to balance tasks and team supportAbility to execute tasks under required schedules and deadlinesStrong organizational skillsGood interpersonal and communication skillsVery good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, email, internet, andother computer applications e.g., MS Office) Awareness and ability to work in a multi-cultural environmentAssignment period:The duration of the assignment will be six months, tentatively starting in June 2024.Duty Station: NairobiSubmission of ApplicationVacancy Reference Number: GIZ/ARD/04/04/2024GIZ is an equal opportunity employer. All applications should be received by 11th May 2024.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Reporting, Ability to coordinate, Research planning, Event management, Networking
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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