Job Opportunities

Send in your application by 31 July 2024.

About the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa, fosters positive bilateral business relations between German and East African companies. As part of the worldwide network of 150 AHK and Delegate offices in 94 countries worldwide, coordinated by the DIHK in Berlin, it is the voice of German industry in the region, specifically, in Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

The Delegation, via the commercial entity AHK Services Eastern Africa Ltd, offers a broad range of services such as market entry facilitation, analysis and research and also organise delegations, conferences and events. We support German companies in finding a market in Eastern Africa and vice versa and establish business contacts with potential customers for their products and delegations.

We also cooperate with several partners from the development sector in various fields such as energy, water, vocational training, market access or innovative business approaches.

The Delegation is seeking to hire a Project Manager for its new Competence Centre for Skilled Workers, whose role will be to determine specific availabilities of skilled workers from Kenya for a work-stay in Germany, as well as to identify the local framework, conditions and measures required to prepare and place such skilled workers in Germany.

Role Overview

The Project Manager will work in close coordination with the Vocational Training Team at the Delegation in being a first point of contact for German companies that are interested in hiring skilled workers for their German locations, as well as in identifying and ensuring that any interested Kenyan applicants meet the required conditions and professional qualifications for a Germany work-stay placement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and preparing skilled workers from Kenya for employment opportunities in Germany
• Identifying and preparing young people from Kenya for a dual training opportunity in Germany
• Conduct analysis and identification of skilled workers in Kenya and matching them with companies’ needs in Germany
• Assess training differences between local qualifications and equivalent German standards and develop upskilling measures
• Support selected candidates with preparation and administrative steps
• Manage the project budget and provide regular reports to senior management of AHK Eastern Africa and relevant German authorities
• Build and maintain networks with local and German partners, including chambers of commerce, industry associations, and educational institutions
• Coordinate closely with the project colleagues in Germany and in 10 further AHK offices in Africa

Who we are looking for:

• You hold a diploma or degree in business studies, social sciences, economics, or a related field
• You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in recruitment, project management and/or business advisory.
• You have knowledge about the German job market and social environment, ideally work or education experience in Germany
• You have the ability to build, maintain, and extend industry-specific networks
• You have strong presentation and communication skills
• Knowledge of the German training sector is an advantage
• You are excited about business, international business relations and business advisory
• You enjoy a customer-driven job and are able to stay organized through constant people interaction
• You have experience in working in an international team or with international clients and possess strong confidence and self-awareness in intercultural setting
• You enjoy a customer-driven job and are able to stay organized through constant people interaction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• German language skills at B2 level (or equivalent) or higher are an advantage
• High Proficiency in MS Office programs
• You are determined, resilient and cope well under stress
• Willingness to travel within Kenya and to Germany

You will fit into our culture if:

• You enjoy a busy work environment with multiple tasks, projects and activities
• You adapt quickly to new demands
• You enjoy working in international teams and have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• You are willing and able to adhere to German business practices and standards
• You are excited about being a part of a dynamic team moving Eastern Africa forward through business and trade, industry linkages, and strengthening the business ecosystem at large.

Why work with us?

• Be part of an active business-oriented, international and collaborative team driving economic development through business expansion and growth
• Get exposed to interesting projects, networks and events
• Competitive local remuneration and health insurance

Other information

• The role is based in our Nairobi office – Travels to Germany may be required within the scope of the role.
• We offer an initial 1-year contract with an option to prolong for the further project period
• Send in your application by 31 July 2024.
• Ideal start date is 1 September 2024

Interested?

• Send us your application tailored to this role including a CV and relevant supporting documents
• Please describe in a cover letter why you are interested in this position and what makes you the perfect fit for this position
• Indicate your level of English and German languages
• Indicate your salary expectations and your earliest starting date
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled – incomplete applications which do not have the required information will be disregarded

All applications and full documents should be sent to the Nairobi Office: Ms. Ivy Waithaka (HR), ivy.waithaka(at)kenya-ahk.co.ke 

For more information: www.kenia.ahk.de