Goethe-Institut Library: Call for Library Assistant

Bibliophiles Corner is a project dedicated to celebrating books, readers, and literary culture through literary exchange, platforming reviews, and community engagement.

It is a platform that brings together writers, readers, publishers, and communities to explore literature as a living, social practice. The project aims to strengthen literary communities, spotlight emerging voices, and encourage cross-cultural exchange particularly between Nigeria and Germany.

The volunteer will work closely with the Library and Information team to support the planning, coordination, and growth of Bibliophile’s Corner.

• Time commitment: Approximately 50 hours per month
• Location: Remote & Lagos (with flexibility due to ongoing renovations)
• Duration: February – December 2026

• Support the planning and coordination of Bibliophile’s Corner activities.
• Assist with community development, engagement and outreach within the literary ecosystem of Nigeria.
• Help identify relevant stakeholders for collaboration
• Contribute to documentation, reporting, and  research
• Support communication around the project where necessary

• Someone goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Well-connected and experienced within the Nigerian literary and publishing space
• Strong interest in books, reading cultures, and literary communities
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Experience working on literary events, book clubs, or cultural programs

Bonus:

• Familiarity with the German literary or publishing market

• Hands-on experience within an international cultural institute
• Opportunities to work closely with writers, publishers, and cultural practitioners
• Insight into cross-cultural literary programming
• Professional exposure and networking within local and international literary circles

Interested candidates should send:

• A short statement of interest (max. 1 page)
• A CV

E-Mail applications to: Christopher.Ekpo@goethe.de
Deadline: February 13th, 2026