Assistant to the director
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Goethe-Institut Karachi
Part time Position (50%) = 20 Hours/Week
The activities will be remunerated according to the current remuneration scheme for local staff of Goethe-Institut Karachi
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with global outreach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural co-operation. We convey a comprehensive picture of Germany by providing information on Germany's cultural, social and political life. We are committed to promote a diverse and inclusive community.
Responsibilities:
- Scheduling and Organizing and Follow-up of appointment and meetings.
- Updating contact database
- Preparation and administration of the Director’s business trips including the handling of invoices.
- Preparation and management of general meetings
- Taking minutes
- Organization and co-ordination of cross-departmental projects
- Internal and external correspondence
- Administrative assistance for the coordination between partner institutions.
- Monitoring of appointments and deadlines
- supportive role in cultural department events
Requirements:
- Broad and comprehensive expertise in office communications and office management
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- Willingness to familiarize with the institute’s project planning and other internal software.
- Excellent organizational skills i.e. social events
- Very good English skills, German skills, or willingness to learn German.
- Confidentiality, creativity, flexibility, adaptability and a very high-level of communication skills