Want to work in Germany? Here is how to apply for the positions

Diaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

Kenya and Germany recently signed an agreement to create job opportunities abroad for both skilled and semi-skilled Kenya workers in a controlled and targeted labour migration deal.

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu said the two countries signed the Comprehensive Agreement on Sharing of Labor, Talent and Mobility in Berlin.

Njogu listed two links for Kenyans who would like to work in Germany. They are https://make-it-in-germany.com/en/ and https://deutschland.de/de/arbeiten-in-deutschland.

Speaking on Wednesday during an interview at Spice FM, Njogu said German companies need labour, attributing this to how the two countries' demographics are set up.

“We have also done work in the agreement on issues such as recognition of Kenyan skills, accreditation, certificates and more,” she said.

She added: “We have done work on attempting to link TVET institutions, for example, we can link Kirinyaga and an institution in Bremen. How can we make these two work together so that there are co-learning, co-teaching, and exchange programs?

The PS said that the two countries will transfer skills and technology through the opportunities.

She added that Kenyans will also find good jobs, good wages or salaries and new experiences.

PS Njogu, however, said under the new agreement, it will be important for one to learn the German language to be in a position to grab the opportunities.

Germany agreed to ease some of its immigration laws to enable Kenyans to find employment in Europe’s biggest economy.

In a statement on Sunday, Njogu said the agreement will enhance cooperation and understanding between the two countries.

“The implementation phase of the agreement is set to begin as Kenya eagerly anticipates that this new framework will foster stronger people-to-people connections between the two countries, enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation,” she said.

The PS noted that, unlike the previous labour agreements, the agreement will focus on matching Kenyan talents to the German labour market.

Njogu said Kenya boasts a large, well-trained workforce that can be a major contributor to the global labour market.

“Unlike traditional quota-based bilateral labour agreements, this one focuses on creating a framework for matching local talent to German labour market needs.”