Job Details

Job Description

The Goethe-Institut in Cameroon is seeking two (02) administrative officers (50% to 100% workload) for the Language Courses and Exams Department, for the period from October 15, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The Goethe-Institut e.V. is an intermediary organization of the Federal Republic of Germany dedicated to promoting knowledge of the German language abroad, fostering international cultural cooperation, and conveying a comprehensive image of Germany by disseminating information about the country's cultural, social, and political life. NOTE: - Please send your application package (CV, cover letter, references, certificates) in German to Bewerbung-Yaounde@goethe.de by October 4, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Duties include:
• - managing and organizing courses and exams using the OSKA system and other Goethe-Institut systems;
• - communicating with clients, colleagues in the region and at headquarters, and internal staff (within the department and particularly with the administrative team), as well as with other course providers;
• - archiving documents;
• - contributing to the preparation of various statistics, for example regarding exams;
• - participating in general administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Requirements:
• - Excellent command of French and English, as well as good knowledge (B2 level) of German, both spoken and written;
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.);
• Interest in client relations;
• - Ability to work accurately, reliably, and independently;
• - Sense of responsibility and organizational skills;
• - Availability to undergo training on the Goethe-Institut's IT system;
• - Good communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal and intercultural abilities;
• - Strong ability to work in a team and handle stress.