Open call: Goethe-Institut Kenya cultural program officer

Job description

• Permanent position.
• 40 hours per week.
• Remuneration according to local scheme.
• Start date: 10 June 2024.

As a program officer, the main responsibilities will include:

• Conceptualising, planning, and implementation of cultural programmes.
• Project-related budget monitoring and accounting.
• Project-related reporting and evaluation.
• Drafting contracts for project partners and service providers.
• Project-related public relations work and compilation of information for press and stakeholders.
• Technical and organisational preparation for events.
• Recruitment and training of interns.

The program officer will participate in: 

• Maintaining contact with partners.
• Supporting artists and partners in developing and implementing projects.
• Communication with head office and regional institutes.
• Managing the inventorying and loaning of technical equipment under the care of the department.
• Overseeing the film archive, including making recommendations to other institutes.

Requirements

• University degree in the humanities or arts or cultural studies or comparable qualifications.
• Experience in cultural management (at least 24 months).
• Experience in writing project proposals, project management and reporting.
• Sound knowledge of the Kenyan and German cultural scene.
• Sound knowledge online marketing and social media communication.
• Confident command of all common office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, Skype4Business).
• German language skills at a level of at least B2 (added advantage).
• English language skills at a language level of C2 or mother tongue speaker.
• Coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse and multicultural team.
• Flexibility with regard to work organisation, willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Application

Send your resume, motivation letter and supporting documents to the administrator at maha.osman@goethe.de with the subject ‘Cultural Program Officer’.

The application deadline is 24 May 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted before 30 May 2024. Interviews will be carried out on 3 June 2024.

About Goethe-Institut

Goethe-Institut is the globally active cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. It promotes knowledge of the German language abroad and fosters international cultural cooperation. In addition, it conveys a comprehensive image of Germany by providing information about cultural, social and political life. 

View the original call here.