Library Assistant
Goethe-Institut Dhaka, Volume of Employment 50 %
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
We are looking for a dedicated colleague to join us from 1 December 2026, 20 hours per week, fixed-term contract until 30 November 2027, with the option to extend. Remuneration in accordance with the local remuneration scheme of the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh.
The Goethe-Institut is the official cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany and operating worldwide. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural co-operation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responding to enquiries, and providing information and advisory services in the library
- Registering new library users, managing registered users, collecting and managing fees
- Introducing users to library services and assisting with media searches, borrowing and returning items
- Displaying media and services, reshelving returned items and checking that books and media are arranged according to the classification system
- Helping to ensure a functional and attractive library environment – including media display, technical facilities for users, and announcements of services and events
- Technical processing of books and media, checking deliveries of journals and newspapers, simple catalogue tasks
- Assistance with the preparation and running of library events
REQUIREMENTS:
- Training as a media and information services specialist or equivalent qualifications
- Minimum two years of experience
- Excellent speaking and writing skills in English
- Knowledge of German Language or willingness to learn the language in short span of time
- Good decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Good interaction with internal and external people / customers
- Good organizational skills and time management
- Strong social and intercultural skills, and the ability to work in a team and communicate effectively
- Ability to work well under pressure
Are you interested?
Application process:Please email your application (CV, cover letter, certificates) by 19 November 2026 to director-dhaka@goethe.de, with the subject line ‘SBIB’.
