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The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the world’s largest funding organization for cross-border academic cooperation and the international exchange of students and researchers. Its members are German universities and their student bodies. Worldwide, 21 Regional Offices and 35 additional locations with Information Centres focusing on Germany as a higher education and research location make a significant contribution to the DAAD’s international expertise.
Your tasks:
- Counselling on study and research opportunities in Germany and on DAAD scholarship programmes
- Administrative tasks and support in day-to-day business
- Support with planning and implementation of information events and trade fairs
- Support with preparation of publications and promotional materials
- Maintenance of the website and social media presence of the Information Centre
- Maintaining contacts with partner organisations and DAAD Alumni
- Support with budget management and accounting
- Support with the analysis of the Ethiopian education sector
- Translations
Your Profile:
- Completed university degree (at least BA); if possible, study experience in Germany
- Strong communication and intercultural skills
- Fluent in English, 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 counselling 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
Payment is according to the local 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 2026” by 06.02.2026 at the latest.
