Freelance Assignment: Communication Officer

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 Goethe-Institut Nigeria| Language. Culture. Germany.

The Communication Officer designs and coordinates outreach and visibility activities across for the Project Strengthening African-European Museum Partnerships managed by Goethe-Instituts in Sub-Saharan Africa. Working closely with different project teams, the officer ensures coherent, EU-compliant communications that reflect the project’s thematic focus while maintaining a consistent programme identity.

• Developing and implementing outreach and visibility strategies for the project in line with EU Communication and Visibility guidelines
• Managing communication channels across all work packages and coordinating with Goethe-Institut offices, partner organisations, and implementing partners across Sub-Saharan
• Producing and disseminating content via social media, newsletters, and other channels, in compliance with data protection requirements
• Collecting documentation from grantees and project participants (photographs, footage, written content) and coordinating with professional videography teams
• Supporting translation and multilingual dissemination across Anglophone, Francophone, Lusophone, and relevant local language contexts
• Engaging EU Member State representatives, embassies, and professional cultural networks to broaden programme reach across both components
• Supporting the organisation of programme events across both components, including launch events, peer exchange gatherings, and public-facing milestones
• Ensuring all communications align with component-specific language principles and, for the project and the programme's living Glossary of Terms

Essential:

• University degree in communications, cultural management, marketing, social sciences, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum two years' experience in communications within the creative or cultural sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. French, Portuguese and/or German an asset
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing social media and digital communication campaigns
• Familiarity with EU visibility and communication requirements for externally-funded projects
• Graphic design skills, including proficiency in relevant design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or equivalent)
• Nigerian residence with valid work permit

• Experience working on large-scale, multi-country cultural programmes, preferably EU-funded
• Knowledge of the Sub-Saharan African cultural landscape, especially the museum landscape
• Experience working across linguistic and cultural contexts on the African continent
• Basic experience with content management systems (CMS) for website updates and maintenance

Please send a CV, motivation letter, work samples/portfolio and daily or monthly rate indication in one pdf document to Nadine.Siegert@goethe.de and Philina.Wittke@goethe.de
Please include "Communication Officer – Freelance" in the subject line.

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