Honorarlehrkräfte
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Project: Strengthening African-European Museum Partnerships
Position: Result Area Manager in Lagos
Start date: 01.04.2026
Type of employment: Full-time (40 hours/week)
limited term until: 31.03.2027 with the option of extension until 31.12.2030
Deadline for applications: 10.03.2026
Email address for applications: nadine.siegert@goethe.de & philina.wittke@goethe.de
The Goethe-Institut Lagos is looking for one Result Area Manager from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2027 with the option of extension until 31.12.2030, 40 working hours per week. The position is connected to the availability of funds from the European Union.
The Goethe-Institut is launching the project STRENGTHENING AFRICAN-EUROPEAN MUSEUM PARTNERSHIPS. The project is implemented by the Goethe-Institut and Expertise France with funding from the European Union and co-financing from Germany, France, the Netherlands and Belgium. It aims to strengthen cultural and socio-economic relations between Africa and Europe. Specific Objectives are: enhance cooperation and exchange among Africa and Europe to protect, promote and provide access to cultural heritage and its relation to contemporary arts within a framework of more financially secure and audience-focused cultural institutions; enhance intercultural dialogue, contribute to new Africa-EU narratives positively transforming fundamental aspects of EU-Africa relations, especially with regards to mutual understanding among museum actors and audiences in Africa and Europe The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a worldwide reach. We promote the study of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. A particular focus of the activities in this region is strengthening the pan-African dialogue and promoting mobile access to information and education. Through our programs, we encourage intercultural dialogue and cultural participation, we strengthen the development of civil society structures and value exchange. All over the world, we connect people, ideas and cultural innovations. In doing so, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. Further information can be found at
MAIN TASKS
- The Result Area Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of activities in the respective work packages, such as preparation, implementation and monitoring of activities in the fields of exhibitions, joined learning and capacity building
- They are responsible for stakeholder management and communication with partners, reporting progress and proactively resolving problems.
- They contribute to the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms of the projects
- They support outreach and visibility activities
- They work closely with the Grant Officer and the Communication Officer as well as the regional team
- They report to the project lead and the finance lead of the project.
PROFILE
- Good knowledge of the cultural scene in Sub-Sahara Africa and Europe, especially the museum landscapes
- Profound knowledge as well as experience in project implementation and grant management
- Excellent communication skills
- Good knowledge of English and French
- Willingness and ability to work under pressure
- Willingness and ability to work in a team
- Ability to travel national and internationally
- Work permit for Nigeria
What makes you stand out:
- Relevant experience working on large-scale cultural projects, preferably in EU contexts
- Relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, especially of cultural projects
- Relevant experience in managing grants
- Willingness to travel
- Attention to detail
What we offer you:
- A modern ambience in Lagos and a friendly and committed team.
- Remuneration in Naira and social benefits are based on the remuneration scheme of the Goethe-Institut Nigeria including a pension scheme. We offer remuneration according to appropriateness and local custom.
- Equal opportunities and inclusion are important to us.
- Only complete applications will be considered.
Application procedure
Please send your CV, copies of certificates, diplomas and any other documents attesting to your experience and a short motivation letter in one pdf by email to nadine.siegert@goethe.de and to philina.wittke@goethe.de by 10 March 2026 at the latest.
Please do not consider your application successful if you have not received a reply by 23 March 2026.
Please state clearly in the subject line what position you are applying for. Emails with unclear references will be ignored.
Due to Nigerian labour law, we can only accept applications from residents of Nigeria or persons with Nigerian work permit or a work visa. Therefore, if you are a foreign national, please provide your work permit with the application.
Do you have any questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Nadine Siegert at the Goethe-Institut Nigeria at nadine.siegert@goethe.de
