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Job Vacancy

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a joint organization of German higher education institutions for the promotion of international scientific cooperation and academic exchange. A worldwide network of currently 21 DAAD branch offices and over 35 Information Centers supports the operations of the DAAD Head Office in Bonn. The DAAD Information Centre in Addis Ababa is looking for a committed and multi-skilled full-time employee for study counseling, administration and program coordination starting from the 1st of March 2025.

Your tasks:

  • Counselling on study and research opportunities in Germany and on DAAD scholarship programs
  • Administrative tasks and support in day-to-day business
  • Translation
  • Support with planning and implementation of information events and trade fairs
  • Support with the preparation of publications and promotional materials
  • Maintenance of the website and social media presence of the Information Centre
  • Maintaining contacts with partner organizations and DAAD Alumni
  • Support with budget management and accounting
  • Support with the analysis of the Ethiopian education sector

Your Profile:

  • Completed university degree (at least BA); if possible, study experience in Germany
  • Strong communication and intercultural skills
  • Fluent English and good German language proficiency would be an asset
  • Profound knowledge of the Ethiopian school and university system
  • Good understanding of the German higher education system
  • Competence in the common Office applications
  • Work experience in study or career counseling and/or in the cultural and educational sector is preferred
  • Organizational talent, dedication and ability to work under pressure
  • Work and unrestricted residence permit in Ethiopia

Important: it is envisaged that the person sought here will be able to take over the vacant position of a Team Leader at the DAAD Information Centre in Addis Ababa after one year if there has been a good working relationship up to date and the person also has the ability to lead.
Payment is according to the salary scheme of the Goethe-Institut in Addis Ababa. Working conditions are subject to laws in Ethiopia.
Please send your application (cover letter, CV, references and certificates as ONE PDF file) by e-mail to Dr. Dorothee Weyler (weyler@daad.de) with the subject ” Bewerbung IC Addis 2025″ by 20.02.2025 at the latest.

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Contact

  • DAAD Information Centre Addis Ababa

    Angola Street, International Leadership Institute (near the Egyptian Embassy) Room 504, P.O.BOX 32539 Addis Ababa Telephone: +251118641144
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