DIENSTHAUSPERSONAL (DP) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

With 154 Goethe-Instituts in 100 countries, we are the globally active cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. We promote the knowledge of the German language and international cultural cooperation. Across the world, our members of staff help to connect people globally and sustainably in a living cultural and educational network. Through our programs, we encourage intercultural dialogue and cultural participation and strengthen the development of civil society structures. Around the globe, we connect people, ideas and cultures. In doing so, we respect differences, because we appreciate the value of diversity.

Do you enjoy communicating and working with people from different cultural backgrounds?
You might be the new colleague we are looking for.

The Goethe-Institut Nigeria is looking for an Administrative Assistant (m/f/d) from September 1, 2026, for a fixed term until August 31, 2027, but with the option to extend indefinitely. The working hours are 40 hours per week. The work will be remunerated according to the current salary scale for local employees of the Goethe-Institut in Nigeria.

 

• Receiving our customers and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Provision of guidance and advice to our customers and visitors via telephone, email and physically at the Institut.
• Researching information on our language & examination registration portal in order to provide excellent solutions to customers’ enquiries and complaints via email and telephone.
• Allocation of invoices to the appropriate cost centers on our invoice processing software.
• Registration of business partners on SAP FICO.
• Receiving and distribution of incoming emails, letters and deliveries.
• Assisting in the preparation and dispatch of outgoing mails.
• Close working relationship with colleagues from the Language Department as well as the Finance & Administration Department.
• Communication with external service providers (e.g. telecommunication companies, internet service providers, courier companies etc.)
• Daily closing of the Institut at the close of business.
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the Director of the Institut or their representatives.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Proof of tertiary education
• Good communication skills, including pleasant and efficient telephone manners
• Several years of relevant professional experience in secretarial and administrative tasks
• Excellent IT skills, especially MS Office
• Strong team player, with the ability to multitask, work efficiently and cheerfully
• Work experience in international companies or NGOs is an advantage
• Good knowledge of German or willingness to learn German

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Apart from your monthly salary, you will also receive a 13th month salary
• Annual paid leave: 30 days
• Premium health insurance coverage for you, your spouse and children
• Accident insurance as well as group life assurance
• Opportunity to grow professionally either in the Language Department or in the Finance & Administrative Department

APPLICATION:

• Curriculum vitae with photo
• Letter of motivation
• Job-related references and certificates
• For non-Nigerians, proof of a valid work permit

If you are interested, please send your application documents in one pdf to:
AbiolaMorakinyo.Oladimeji@goethe.de with the subject “Administrative Assistant”
 
The application deadline for this call is 30.06.2026.

Important note on the application procedure: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted on or before 31.07.2026.