Administrative Assistant

The Goethe-Institut Cameroon is seeking a part-time (50%) administrative assistant for language courses and examinations from October 15, 2025, to September 30, 2027.  

The Goethe-Institut eV is a federal intermediary organization whose goals are to promote knowledge of the German language abroad, foster international cultural cooperation, and convey a comprehensive image of Germany through information on its cultural, social, and political life. 

Its tasks include

• Administration and organization of courses and exams using the OSKA computer system and other Goethe-Institut systems;
• Communication with customers, colleagues in the region, at headquarters and internally (within the department and especially with administration), but also with other course providers;
• Archiving of documents;
• Participation in various statistics, e.g. for audits;
• Participation in general administrative tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a field of administration and accounting;
• Several years of professional experience in this field is desirable;
• Very good command of French and English as well as good knowledge (B2 level) of German, both written and spoken;
• Solid knowledge of information technology (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.);
• Enjoyment of working with customers;
• Ability to work accurately, reliably and independently;
• Sense of responsibility and organizational skills;
• Willingness to undergo training in the use of the Goethe-Institut’s computer system;
• Good communication, social and intercultural skills;
• High teamwork skills and competence in dealing with stress

APPLICATION 

Please send your application documents (CV, motivation letter, references, certificates) in German to Bewerbung-Yaounde@goethe.de by September 23, 2025. NB: Selection interviews will take place from October 6, 2025.