Essential Job Details

• Position Title: Street Art Competition – Ushirikiano: Pamoja na Tofauti
• Location: Riverside Drive, Nairobi, Kenya
• Employment Type: Short-Term Contract
• Number of Vacancies: 1 artist or artist collective
• Salary: Contract value 350,000 KSh (inclusive of materials and design effort)
• Category/Department: Art & Design / Cultural Diplomacy
• Reporting To: German Embassy Nairobi & German Church Council Panel
• Application Deadline: 30th June 2025

Introduction

A rare and prestigious opportunity now opens for Kenyan artists through one of the most creatively unique jobs in Kenya Nairobi this year. The German Embassy Nairobi, in collaboration with the German Speaking Evangelical-Lutheran Congregation (GSELC), has launched a high-profile street art competition under the theme “Ushirikiano: Pamoja na Tofauti” (Cooperation: Together with Differences).

The competition seeks to redesign the outer perimeter wall of the German Embassy’s compound along Riverside Drive, Nairobi. Selected artists will have the honor of visually representing the long-standing partnership and vibrant cultural relations between Germany and Kenya through a permanent public mural installation.

This exceptional project offers not only significant financial compensation but also an international platform to showcase artistic mastery at the heart of diplomatic and cultural exchange in Kenya’s capital city.

About The Organizers

German Embassy Nairobi:

The German Embassy in Nairobi serves as the official diplomatic mission representing Germany’s interests in Kenya. As the very first country to recognize Kenya’s independence in 1963, Germany has nurtured rich bilateral relations encompassing development cooperation, trade, education, cultural exchange, and environmental partnerships. The Embassy is housed on Riverside Drive within a building named after Ludwig Krapf, the renowned German missionary who created the first Swahili grammar and dictionary.

The German Embassy plays a pivotal role in facilitating German-Kenyan collaboration in areas such as climate action, peacekeeping, education, and scientific exchange. The art competition symbolizes Germany’s ongoing commitment to promoting intercultural dialogue through creative expression.

German Speaking Evangelical-Lutheran Congregation (GSELC):

The German Church has been present in Kenya since the 1960s, serving as both a religious sanctuary and community hub for German expatriates and multicultural congregants. Its partnership with the Embassy reflects shared values of hospitality, inclusion, and intercultural engagement. With beautiful gardens and a distinguished church hall, the GSELC compound offers an oasis for reflection, worship, and intercultural fellowship in Nairobi.

Through its extensive community outreach – including collaborations with the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church (KELC) and partnerships in Kayole, Kibera, and other regions – GSELC plays a crucial role in expanding German-Kenyan relations at the grassroots level.

Key Responsibilities

The commissioned artist or collective will undertake the following project responsibilities:

Artistic Design & Conceptualization:

• Develop a complete street art design proposal reflecting the core theme Ushirikiano: Pamoja na Tofauti (Cooperation: Together with Differences).
• Visually depict Germany-Kenya relations across cultural, historical, developmental, religious, and diplomatic dimensions.
• Incorporate references to joint German-Kenyan initiatives such as climate action, UN peacekeeping, education partnerships, and multilateral cooperation.
• Reflect shared community work between GSELC and Kenyan partner congregations including projects in Kayole, Kibera, and other regions.

Technical Composition:

• Design 10 separate fiber cement boards, each measuring 3.18m x 1.20m, totaling approximately 38.2 square meters.
• Prepare scalable, high-resolution designs compatible for direct application onto fiber cement material.
• Ensure design feasibility for outdoor weather exposure, public display, and long-term durability.

Site Execution:

• Collaborate with Embassy and Church technical teams for safe installation on-site.
• Utilize the provided working platform at Riverside Drive for on-location painting or mounting.
• Comply with Embassy safety regulations and scheduled installation timelines.

Presentation & Evaluation:

• Participate in proposal presentation and concept discussions with the Joint Review Panel.
• Incorporate panel feedback into final design revisions.
• Deliver completed mural installation by 31st September 2025.

Qualifications and Skills

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to individual artists or artist collectives legally residing in Kenya.
• Proven expertise in mural painting, street art, or large-scale public art projects.
• Demonstrated experience in producing outdoor art installations with lasting durability.
• Deep cultural understanding of both Kenyan and German historical and social dynamics.

Technical Proficiencies:

• High competency in visual arts, graphic design, and mural scaling.
• Ability to design across multiple fiber cement boards while ensuring thematic and visual continuity.
• Expertise in blending various artistic media, including paint, stencils, mixed media, or digital art transfers.
• Knowledge of durable, weather-resistant materials suitable for Nairobi’s climate.

Creative Competencies:

• Strong conceptual storytelling skills using visual language.
• Ability to communicate intercultural narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Flexible creative approach that integrates feedback while maintaining artistic integrity.
• Excellent presentation and articulation abilities during selection discussions.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal communication.
• Ability to engage diplomatically with cross-institutional stakeholders.
• Punctual, disciplined, and organized to meet key project milestones.

Company Culture and Values

Both the German Embassy and GSELC strongly promote values integral to their cultural and community partnerships:

• Intercultural Dialogue: Promotion of mutual understanding and collaboration across cultures.
• Respect for Diversity: Celebration of differing perspectives, identities, and traditions.
• Public Engagement: Use of art to stimulate public discourse and enhance Nairobi’s urban aesthetics.
• Community Service: Extension of Germany-Kenya relations beyond diplomacy into real grassroots connections.
• Creativity and Innovation: Encouragement of original thinking and boundary-pushing artistic expression.
• Transparency and Fair Evaluation: Commitment to an impartial, professional, and merit-based selection process.

Terms and Conditions

• The total contract value awarded to the winning artist or collective is 350,000 KSh.
• This amount covers both the artist’s design fee and material costs.
• Artists must deliver full installation by 31st September 2025.
• The German Embassy will provide safe working platforms and technical support for installation.
• Intellectual property rights remain with the artist, while reproduction rights for the mural’s public display are granted to the Embassy and Church.

How to Apply

Apply now for the Jobs in Kenya Nairobi – Street Art Competition – Ushirikiano: Pamoja na Tofauti | German Embassy Nairobi 2025 position.

Submission Materials:

• Full draft concept design (digital format strongly preferred).
• A brief artist profile or collective introduction.
• Updated contact details for primary correspondence.
• Portfolio showcasing previous mural or public art projects.
• Any supplementary statements explaining the concept narrative.

Submission Instructions:

• Upload your complete submission to any file sharing platform of your choice.
• Share your download link by email to: streetartcontest2025@nair.diplo.de
• Subject Line: Street Art Competition Submission – 2025
• Application Deadline: 30th June 2025

Selection Process:

• All submissions will be reviewed by a Joint Evaluation Panel.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews and concept discussions in July 2025.
• Final artist selection and commissioning will follow thereafter.

Important Notice: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of evaluations.

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