Intern - Connective Cities (Sub-Saharan Africa)

About the role

GIZ Kenya is recruiting an intern for its Connective Cities project, an international community of practice for sustainable municipal development commissioned by BMZ and implemented by GIZ and partners. The 2026 focus for Sub-Saharan Africa covers nature-based solutions for urban resilience, green transition and local economic development. The intern supports the Regional Development Advisor in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare participants, documents and templates, and set up platforms for planned events
• Collate materials and outputs from processes for documentation
• Document event proceedings and monitor participation and engagement exports as directed by the advisor
• Research and document at least two knowledge products for dissemination on Connective Cities platforms
• Keep the SSA network platform active and add new contacts of urban practitioners from the region
• Organize and run an insight session on a topic of interest
• Participate in team meetings and carry out other duties assigned by the supervisor

Required profile

• Degree in a field related to the project, such as environment, urban planning, community development or economic development
• Bachelor's degree holder, recent graduate within 1 year
• Adequate understanding of sustainable urban development in the region
• Excellent command of oral and written English; French is an added advantage

Required skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Digital skills are an added advantage

The assignment lasts 6 months and is based in Nairobi. Applications are kept for six months and only shortlisted candidates are contacted.