Technical Advisor Market Intelligence - Africa-Europe Partnership for Culture: Audio visual

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

GIZ implements, in collaboration with Expertise France, the EU co-funded regional project “Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Audio-visual” which aims at strengthening strengthen the socio-economic relations between Africa and the EU, and foster intercultural dialogue among their citizens.The sectoral scope covers film, series, animation, video gaming and immersive content. The project facilitates equitable cross-continental partnerships from co-productions to joint-ventures; from joint audience engagement strategies to innovation partnerships; and all other types ofmutually benefitting co-creation formats along the entire audio-visual value chains. The implementation strategy is centred around the following outputs:Strengthen cooperation between actors of the African and European audio-visual industry across the value chain Connect European and African talents to develop together on a professional level, with a special emphasis on women Increased access to Sub-Saharan Africa-EU co-productions for audiences, especially younger generations The project has a Sub-Saharan Africa scope, with the team mainly operating out of Nairobi, Kenya.As the Technical Advisor Market Intelligence you will support research and knowledgemanagement and contribute to improving access to reliable data and sector innovations. You will contribute to improving market intelligence and the capacities of related stakeholder initiatives across both regions.Furthermore, you will support the effective functioning of project governance structure aswell as reporting processes. In this context, you will also collaborate closely with other regional, bilateral, and global GIZ projects as well as Expertise France and EU partners to ensure coherence and synergies across interventions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities: The Technical Advisor Distribution and Ecosystem fulfils the following tasks: 1. Market IntelligenceCollaborate with stakeholders for generating, analysing, and harmonizing data on the audio-visual sector, with a focus on market intelligence, including market trends, audience behaviour,industry structures, and policy developments across film, animation, gaming, and immersive media Contribute to the development of market intelligence systems and knowledge products that improve the availability, quality, and accessibility of sector data for stakeholders in Africa andEurope Identify emerging trends, business models, and innovation opportunities (e.g. digital distribution, AI, new platforms), and translate insights into actionable recommendations 2. Knowledge ManagementAct as an external information desk in the provision of industry information with different distribution strategiesCoordinate the implementation and further development of the project’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework, including indicator tracking, data collection, and resultsmeasurement Support the preparation of reports and documentation for the European Union in line with contractual reporting requirements Contribute to project governance processes, including the preparation and documentation of meetings with partners, stakeholders, and advisory structuresB. Required qualifications,competences and experienceQualificationsWe would love to get to know you if you are a strong team player but at the same time have a strong track record of self-motivation, giving creative impulses, and implementing them, learning new topics quickly and comprehensivelyYou have a university degree in economics, development studies, media studies, public policy, statistics, or a related fieldProfessional experienceProven experience in conducting sectoral research and market analysis, ideally within theaudiovisual, digital, or creative industries. Strong analytical skills, including experience in data analysis, research design, and reportwriting. Familiarity with results frameworks, indicators, and donor reporting requirements is anadvantage. Interest in innovation, digital transformation, and emerging trends in the audiovisual or creative industries sector is highly desirable.Other knowledge, additional competencesAbility to see and manage the bigger picture but care for details if neededAbility to navigate uncertainty and drive impact in challenging environments.Tech, film and game enthusiasts are welcomeHigh level of intercultural competenceBusiness fluency in English is vital. Knowledge of German, French or Portuguese would be an advantageSubmission of Application:Duty Station: NairobiDuration of Assignment: Up to November 2029Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/SED/03/05/2026Equal Employment OpportunityAt 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.EthicsGIZ 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 ConfidentialityIn 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Economics and business, Reporting, Partnerships, Social sciences, Qualitative methods, Business strategy, Documentation and record keeping, Ability to coordinate, Data analysis, Quality control and supervision

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree