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Background\n\nAbout GIZ\n\nDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the German development agency and provides global services in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ is commissioned by the German Government and collaborates with public and private sector partners in around 120 countries in achieving their objectives in international development cooperation. \n\nAbout the Postquantum Cryptography Project\n\nMuch of today’s digital economy relies on encryption to protect personal, commercial, and government information. Advances in quantum computing could eventually make some of the cryptographic methods currently used to protect this information vulnerable. The challenge is particularly relevant for information that must remain confidential for many years. Sensitive information intercepted today could potentially be stored and decrypted in future once sufficiently capable quantum computers become available. Preparing early gives Kenya an opportunity to assess these risks, develop domestic expertise and avoid a costly or rushed transition later.\n\nFunded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the proposed German–Kenyan initiative seeks to prepare Kenya for the future cybersecurity risks arising from advances in quantum computing, while building a sustainable knowledge and technology partnership between Kenya and Germany.The project will work primarily with Kenyan academia, research institutions and private sector CII operators to establish a Quantum Safe Cryptography (QSC) testing environment, undertake selected industry pilots, develop specialized skills and generate practical guidance for Kenya’s future transition to Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC).\n\nThe initiative will be implemented by GIZ Kenya via the Digital Transformation Centre Kenya II. \n\nB. Responsibilities\n\nProvide technical advisory support for implementation of the project’s post quantum cryptography, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection activities.\n\nSupport the design, establishment and operation of the Quantum Safe Cryptography Lab, including testing environments.\n\nSupport the development and testing of classical, hybrid and post quantum cryptographic configurations, including interoperability, performance, security and migration testing.\n\nMonitor relevant international standards and guidance, particularly from NIST, BSI, ENISA, ETSI and other relevant standardisation bodies, and translate developments into practical recommendations for the Kenyan context.\n\nDesign and deliver technical capacity-building activities, including practical trainings, laboratory exercises, workshops and training-of-trainers for cybersecurity practitioners, researchers and infrastructure operators.\n\nAdvise project partners on the integration of PQC migration into broader cybersecurity risk management, data protection, digital identity and critical information infrastructure security frameworks.\n\nSupport technical quality assurance of consultants, subcontractors and technology partners and review technical deliverables against agreed security and interoperability requirements.\n\nContribute technical expertise to stakeholder consultations, project reporting and engagement with Kenyan, German and European cybersecurity institutions and industry partners.\n\nEnsure close coordination with the Component Lead and other project advisors so that technical activities remain aligned with project objectives, policy priorities and BMFTR/ GIZ implementation requirements.\n\nC. Required qualifications, competences and experience\n\nQualifications\n\nCompleted university degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information security, software engineering, telecommunications, electrical/electronic engineering or a comparable technical discipline, preferably with a focus on cybersecurity, cryptography or secure digital systems.\n\nProfessional experience\n\nAt least 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, cryptography or critical infrastructure protection, preferably in complex public-sector or international cooperation environments.\n\nPractical experience with cryptographic systems and protocols, including PKI, TLS, VPN/IPsec, digital certificates, code signing, and key management.\n\nExperience in cybersecurity risk assessments, security architecture reviews, vulnerability management, or security testing.\n\nFamiliarity with post-quantum cryptography, crypto agility, and cryptographic migration planning is highly desirable.\n\nExperience working with critical infrastructure operators, government institutions, research organisations or technology providers.\n\nProven experience supporting technical pilots, laboratories, testbeds, or proof of concept implementations.\n\nExperience in technical project management, including the preparation of technical specifications, coordination of service providers, and quality assurance of technical deliverables.\n\nOther knowledge and additional competences\n\nStrong understanding of cybersecurity architecture, cryptographic lifecycle management, and emerging quantum-related security risks.\n\nAbility to translate complex technical issues into clear recommendations for non technical decision makers and policy stakeholders.\n\nKnowledge of data protection, critical information infrastructure protection and digital governance is an advantage.\n\nStrong communication, facilitation and stakeholder-management skills across government, academia, private sector and international partners.\n\nAbility to work effectively in multidisciplinary and intercultural teams and coordinate with both technical and policy experts.\n\nHigh degree of initiative, reliability, problem solving ability and attention to technical detail.\n\nStrong documentation and reporting skills, including preparation of technical notes, test reports, guidelines and recommendations.\n\nBusiness fluent English required.\n\nAssignment Details\n\nDuty Station: Nairobi\n\nDuration: 01/01/2027 - 31.12.2028\n\nVacancy Reference Number: GIZ/SED/04/11/2026\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\n\nGIZ Kenya is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected status.\n\nEthics\n\nGIZ is committed to safeguarding the safety, dignity, and well-being of staff, partners, community members, and programme participants. Sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, child abuse, and all forms of misconduct are strictly prohibited. Staff are expected to uphold high ethical standards, comply with local laws, and complete mandatory ethics training upon engagement.\n\nData Confidentiality\n\nCandidate applications will be retained for six (6) months in accordance with GIZ's data protection policy and deleted thereafter.\n\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.\n\n A. Background\n\nAbout GIZ\n\nDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the German development agency and provides global services in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ is commissioned by the German Government and collaborates with public and private sector partners in around 120 countries in achieving their objectives in international development cooperation. \n\nAbout the Postquantum Cryptography Project\n\nMuch of today’s digital economy relies on encryption to protect personal, commercial, and government information. Advances in quantum computing could eventually make some of the cryptographic methods currently used to protect this information vulnerable. The challenge is particularly relevant for information that must remain confidential for many years. Sensitive information intercepted today could potentially be stored and decrypted in future once sufficiently capable quantum computers become available. Preparing early gives Kenya an opportunity to assess these risks, develop domestic expertise and avoid a costly or rushed transition later.\n\nFunded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the proposed German–Kenyan initiative seeks to prepare Kenya for the future cybersecurity risks arising from advances in quantum computing, while building a sustainable knowledge and technology partnership between Kenya and Germany.The project will work primarily with Kenyan academia, research institutions and private sector CII operators to establish a Quantum Safe Cryptography (QSC) testing environment, undertake selected industry pilots, develop specialized skills and generate practical guidance for Kenya’s future transition to Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC).\n\nThe initiative will be implemented by GIZ Kenya via the Digital Transformation Centre Kenya II. \n\nB. Responsibilities\n\nProvide technical advisory support for implementation of the project’s post quantum cryptography, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection activities.\n\nSupport the design, establishment and operation of the Quantum Safe Cryptography Lab, including testing environments.\n\nSupport the development and testing of classical, hybrid and post quantum cryptographic configurations, including interoperability, performance, security and migration testing.\n\nMonitor relevant international standards and guidance, particularly from NIST, BSI, ENISA, ETSI and other relevant standardisation bodies, and translate developments into practical recommendations for the Kenyan context.\n\nDesign and deliver technical capacity-building activities, including practical trainings, laboratory exercises, workshops and training-of-trainers for cybersecurity practitioners, researchers and infrastructure operators.\n\nAdvise project partners on the integration of PQC migration into broader cybersecurity risk management, data protection, digital identity and critical information infrastructure security frameworks.\n\nSupport technical quality assurance of consultants, subcontractors and technology partners and review technical deliverables against agreed security and interoperability requirements.\n\nContribute technical expertise to stakeholder consultations, project reporting and engagement with Kenyan, German and European cybersecurity institutions and industry partners.\n\nEnsure close coordination with the Component Lead and other project advisors so that technical activities remain aligned with project objectives, policy priorities and BMFTR/ GIZ implementation requirements.\n\nC. Required qualifications, competences and experience\n\nQualifications\n\nCompleted university degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information security, software engineering, telecommunications, electrical/electronic engineering or a comparable technical discipline, preferably with a focus on cybersecurity, cryptography or secure digital systems.\n\nProfessional experience\n\nAt least 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, cryptography or critical infrastructure protection, preferably in complex public-sector or international cooperation environments.\n\nPractical experience with cryptographic systems and protocols, including PKI, TLS, VPN/IPsec, digital certificates, code signing, and key management.\n\nExperience in cybersecurity risk assessments, security architecture reviews, vulnerability management, or security testing.\n\nFamiliarity with post-quantum cryptography, crypto agility, and cryptographic migration planning is highly desirable.\n\nExperience working with critical infrastructure operators, government institutions, research organisations or technology providers.\n\nProven experience supporting technical pilots, laboratories, testbeds, or proof of concept implementations.\n\nExperience in technical project management, including the preparation of technical specifications, coordination of se...","description_format":"text","description_chars":14091,"description_truncated":true,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Cybersecurity","Information Security","Digital Government","Nonprofits & Foundations"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-12T03:31:55Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":16,"reasons":["seen:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-12T05:02:16Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/giz-technical-advisor-cybersecurity","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/giz-technical-advisor-cybersecurity.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-12T05:02:16Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":11019,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-13T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":52402},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=52402"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fgiz-technical-advisor-cybersecurity"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fgiz-technical-advisor-cybersecurity"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fgiz-technical-advisor-cybersecurity"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/giz-technical-advisor-cybersecurity\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fgiz-technical-advisor-cybersecurity"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4134591}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"giz.de","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4134591},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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