Consultants 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 who visit the Language Office including the scheduling of placement tests.
• 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 20th July 2026 to the following email address: bewerbungen-nairobi@goethe.de Please enter "Consultants in the Language Office" in the subject line.