Assistants in the Language Office

The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany's globally active cultural institute. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation.
The Goethe-Institut Kenya seeks to recruit current students of the Goethe-Institut Kenya to provide assistance in the Language Office in Nairobi.

The area of responsibility primarily includes the following activities: 

• Offering information and advisory services to clients and potential clients
• Correspondence with customers and teachers regarding courses and examinations on e-mail & telephone.
•  Support in the organization, preparation and technical execution of Goethe Institut examinations.
•  Processing and publishing of examination results.
•  Assisting students in registering on the learning platform of the Goethe Institut.
•  Stocktaking and issuing of books to students taking courses run by the Goethe-Institut Kenya
•  Any other duties in the Language Department the SBSO and the Head of Languages and Examinations might assign the consultant from time to time.

Your Qualifications 

• Good skills in the German language (proof of at least B1 and attendance of the B2 course) as well as very good skills in English and Swahili.
•  Completed studies at a tertiary institution of learning
•  Customer orientation and proper e-mail und telephone etiquette
•  Excellent communication skills
•  Collaborative skills, self-initiative, thoroughness, resilience, loyalty und flexibility

To apply, please send your CV, recommendation letter and application letter by 26th June 2026 to the following email address: Janet.Wanyi@goethe.de and Gloria.KhayanjePendo@goethe.de
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