Stellenausschreibung

 

Location	Rabat, Morocco
Department	Culture
Position	Grants Coordinator
Start date	1 January 2027
Employment Type	Full-time (40 hours/week)
Contract Duration	Fixed-term, one year with the possibility of extension
Application deadline	22 November 2026
Application Email	bewerbung.marokko@goethe.de
Enquiries	amine.elghernougui@goethe.de

Are you comfortable working with large budgets, contracts, procedures, reporting and good at explaining complex administrative requirements in a clear and practical way? Do you enjoy keeping track of details while still understanding the bigger picture of a project?
The Goethe-Institut Marokko is looking for a Grants Coordinator to join the team of the EU-funded project Hi·Fenn – Connect·Create·Resonate.

Hi-Fenn is part of a European Union funded program that supports the cultural and creative industries in Morocco. The program aims to strengthen and further structure the sector over the long term through improved access to financing, capacity building and professionalisation, international cooperation, and the generation and dissemination of knowledge about Morocco’s cultural and creative ecosystem. Within this broader program Hi-Fenn focuses on the internationalisation of Morocco’s cultural and creative industries. Through training and mentoring programs, study visits, and support for Moroccan-European co-production projects, Hi-Fenn helps creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and intermediary organisations develop international skills and establish partnerships with European stakeholders. Hi-Fenn is implemented by the Goethe-Institut Marokko in partnership with the Fondation Ali Zaoua and the Délégation Wallonie-Bruxelles.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate the administrative and financial management of grants and other project funding mechanisms.
• Support the preparation and administration of calls for applications, including financial and administrative documentation, eligibility requirements and contractual procedures.
• Prepare, process and follow up grant agreements, contracts, amendments and related documentation.
• Review budgets and financial documentation submitted by applicants, grant beneficiaries and project partners.
• Monitor grant budgets, payment schedules, expenditure and supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation and processing of payments in coordination with the Goethe-Institut’s Administration and Finance team.
• Monitor compliance with relevant EU requirements, Goethe-Institut procedures and contractual obligations.
• Maintain complete, structured and audit-ready project and grant documentation.
• Support procurement and tender procedures connected to the project where required.
• Contribute to project-level budget monitoring, financial forecasts and expenditure tracking.
• Support the financial components of interim and final reporting to the European Union and other relevant stakeholders.
• Follow up on financial and administrative documentation from consortium partners and grant beneficiaries.
• Help identify administrative or financial risks early and support the development of practical corrective measures.
• Prepare templates, guidance notes and other tools that make financial and administrative requirements understandable and usable for project partners and beneficiaries.
• Respond to administrative and financial questions from applicants and beneficiaries in a clear, service-oriented and solution-focused manner.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal project procedures and workflows.

What You Bring

• University degree in finance, business administration, public administration, international cooperation, project management or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in financial and/or administrative project management.
• Experience with grant management, donor-funded projects, public funding or similar funding mechanisms is a strong advantage.
• Experience with EU-funded projects and EU financial requirements is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of budgeting, financial monitoring, documentation and reporting.
• Experience with contracts, procurement or administrative procedures.
• Very good organisational skills and a high degree of accuracy and reliability.
• Ability to manage several files, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong Excel and general digital office skills.
• Ability to translate complex rules and procedures into clear, practical information for people without a financial background.
• Strong communication skills and a cooperative, solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with the Project Manager, Administration and project partners.
• Interest in the cultural and creative industries and in international cooperation.
• Excellent English and very good French language skills are essential for the position. Additional language skills relevant to the Moroccan context, as well as German language skills, are considered an asset.

What We Offer

• A full-time position initially limited to one year, with the possibility of extension until project completion.
• Employment under Moroccan labor law (local staff contract).
• Competitive salary and employment conditions in line with strong local standards.
• Compensation according to the local salary scheme of the Goethe-Institut Marokko.
• Contributions to the Moroccan social security system.
• Supplementary health insurance.
• Coverage of costs related to obtaining a Moroccan work permit.
• The opportunity to work in an international, dynamic, and intercultural team based in Rabat.

Who We Are

We connect people around the world. As the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, we promote cultural exchange, education, and social dialogue in an international context while supporting the teaching and learning of the German language.

Together with our partners, we address global opportunities and challenges and bring diverse perspectives into constructive and trusting dialogue. We believe that listening and reflection are key to mutual understanding. Openness, diversity, and sustainability are at the heart of our work and shape both our programs and our organisational culture.

The Goethe-Institut has been active in Morocco for more than 66 years.