The intern will assist with conducting Research on emerging issues in Governance, including Anti-Corruption, Public Financial Management, Transparency & Accountability and Illicit Financial Flows (IFF). S/He will also provide administrative and logistical support to the project team and internal reporting on output activities.
Key Responsibilities / Main Activities 1. Research and Analysis**
Conduct desk research on emerging issues in governance, particularly in:
Anti-corruption strategies and frameworks
Public Financial Management (PFM) systems and reforms
Transparency and accountability mechanisms
Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and asset recovery
Analyze national, regional, and global governance trends and policies
Support the preparation of research briefs, concept notes, and policy summaries
Contribute to knowledge products, reports, and learning materials
- Programme Support and Coordination****
Assist in implementation of programme activities and events (workshops, trainings, stakeholder meetings)
Provide logistical and administrative support, including scheduling, documentation, and coordination with partners
Assist in maintaining programme documentation and filing systems
- Monitoring, Reporting, and Knowledge Management****
Support internal reporting processes, including compiling inputs for progress reports and output tracking
Assist in documenting programme results, lessons learned, and best practices
Contribute to communication materials such as briefs, newsletters, and presentations
4. Cross-Cutting Support****
Provide general support to the programme team as required
Qualifications and specialist knowledge ****
Bachelor’s degree in: PoliticalScience, Public Administration, Law or related field, Economics or Any relevant Social Science discipline
Must have completed their course/graduated within the last 12 months at the time of your application
Demonstrated experience or passion in governance and policy environment, including through voluntary initiatives in or outside the University
Experience in conducting research around Anti-corruption and Public Finance Management, transparency and accountability and Illicit Financial Flows.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Submission of Application:****
Duty Station:** Nairobi**
Duration of Assignment:** Six (6) Months**
Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/FDM/13/03/2026
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, color, 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.**