Job Postings
Pune

We are seeking a dedicated colleague at the Goethe-Institut Pune, a full-time position (40 hours/week) to start on 1.11.2026, or later as Coordinator Language Courses & Examinations with compensation in accordance with the local compensation scheme of the Goethe-Institut in India.

The Goethe-Institut e.V. is an organization funded by the Federal Republic of Germany. Our goals are to promote knowledge of the German language abroad, to foster international cultural cooperation, and to convey a comprehensive picture of Germany through information about its cultural, social, and political life.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Customer management and Counselling
• Enrolment for language courses and examinations, and participant management in OSKA
• Assisting with the electronic recording of examination results and the issuing of certificates
• Administrative tasks relating to the preparation, delivery and evaluation of examinations at the Goethe-Institut Pune and elsewhere (examination trips)
• Assisting with the organizational and technical preparation of examinations
• Other general administrative tasks such as pre-accounting, statistics and correspondence in German and English
• Further duties as agreed with those responsible for language course and examination operations or the management of language programmes

• A university degree or equivalent qualification
• Experience in administrative roles
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all standard MS Office products, as well as a willingness to learn new software; knowledge of the Goethe-Institut’s participant management system OSKA and the administrative tool DOXIS would be an advantage
• Fluent in English; German language skills at least at B2 level; written and spoken Marathi
• Customer-focused approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact confidently with a diverse range of people
• Ability to work under pressure, high reliability and the ability to work well in a team
• Willingness to travel on business and to be flexible regarding working hours

• an exciting, varied and diverse range of responsibilities in an international context
• a competitive salary in line with the Goethe-Institut’s local remuneration scheme in India, plus, additional benefits 
• regular professional development opportunities
• a highly motivated, supportive team and a pleasant working atmosphere