Deadline: 10 September 2025
The Goethe-Institute Cairo, the regional hub for the Middle East and North Africa, is currently seeking a full-time Communication Officer to support the initiative “Enhancing the Arts and Cultural Ecosystem in Egypt.” This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful cultural development and public engagement efforts in Egypt’s dynamic creative sector.
About the Initiative
The initiative aims to empower creative and cultural spaces in Egypt by helping them build sustainable long-term programming. Its goals include:
- Strengthening audience engagement
- Supporting youth participation
- Fostering local and international cultural partnerships
Position Details
- Position: Communication Officer
- Start Date: October 15, 2025 (or later)
- Duration: Until October 14, 2026 (with possible extension to August 31, 2028)
- Type: 100% full-time (40 hours/week)
- Location: Goethe-Institute Cairo
- Remuneration: According to the Goethe-Institute Cairo salary scheme
- Application Deadline: September 10, 2025
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will manage the public outreach and visibility of the initiative by:
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive communications plan
- Managing social media presence and updating the website in collaboration with internal teams
- Creating marketing and promotional materials
- Producing and editing short videos (reels), event footage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content
- Photographing and editing event imagery
- Engaging with local press and handling PR activities
- Overseeing communication-related administrative and financial tasks
- Ensuring consistent narrative and branding across all platforms
Qualifications & Requirements
- A university degree (or equivalent), preferably in communication, arts, culture, or social/political studies
- Proven experience in communications for large-scale projects
- Strong photography and video production/editing skills
- Proficiency in social media and modern communication tools
- Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Attention to detail and strong organizational and teamwork abilities
- Excellent verbal and written skills in Arabic and English (German is a plus)
- Passion for arts and culture
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Application Instructions
To apply, send your CV, motivation letter, and references via email to:
📧 Bewerbungen-Kairo@goethe.de
Subject Line: Communication Officer Cultural Ecosystem
Applications without a subject line will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the September 10, 2025 deadline.For further details please see The Goethe-Institute Cairo website.
