The Goethe-Institut is the globally active cultural institute of the Federal 
Republic of Germany. We promote knowledge of the German language 
abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. In addition, we convey 
a comprehensive image of Germany by providing information on cultural, 
social and political life.

We are looking for a committed colleague as Assistant in the language department at the Goethe-Institut Rwanda for a period of one year with the prospect of extension.

The range of duties primarily includes the following tasks:

• Support with enrollment and participant management, processing enrollments in the OSKA system, maintaining, entering, and updating participant data, creating lists, confirmations, and administrative documents, support with placement tests (organization, lists, follow-up)
• Support in language course administration; course organization (preparing materials, scheduling rooms, participant information), maintaining basic course data in the system (according to guidelines) and sending out information before the start of the course.
• Support in exam administration, preparing documents and lists, Assisting with the organization of exam days, sorting and documenting materials after exams
• Communication & Information: answering basic inquiries aboutcourses and exams, handling basic phone and email inquiries
• General administrative tasks, scanning, filing, inventory, assisting with daily tasks in the language course office

• Good knowledge of Windows Office, Excel.
• Completed vocational training in administration, business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• A high degree of discretion, and very good work organization 
• High social and intercultural competence, as well as a high ability to work under pressure 
• Willingness to work flexible hours - good knowledge of Kinyarwanda at native speaker level 
• Very good knowledge of English
• Basic knowledge of German is an added advantage and willingness to improve German language skills
• Professional experience desirable

If you are interested, please send the following application documents:

• A curriculum vitae in tabular form
• University certificate or any relevant certificates or references
• Motivation letter

to assistant-kigali@goethe.de with the subject: Job Application Assistant. 

The application deadline for this announcement is June 3rd, 2026.

Important note regarding the application process:
Only complete applications will be considered. Please note that only 
suitable candidates will be contacted