Job Vacancy
The Goethe-Institut Lithuania is looking for a candidate for the position of
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. At the heart of our work are the relationships we create. In Lithuania, in addition to our cooperation with Lithuanian partners, we place an emphasis on working with Belarusian partners. In our cultural work, we focus on dealing with current issues relating to pluralistic societies and democratic participation using cultural means and from a contemporary, artistic perspective.
The project MOST IV contributes to enhancing the resilience of Belarusian society and to foster cultural relations. The project supports Belarusian professionals – based in Belarus and abroad – in improving their professional competences and opportunities for the future. The core activity is a mobility scheme facilitating professional contacts between Belarusian and EU-based professionals and organizations. Interested Belarusian receive the possibility to get funding for travel and accommodation abroad and are supported in finding a first professional contact in the EU. The program works with the following priority sectors: culture, society, education, business, health & care and sustainability.
Task and responsibilities
In close collaboration with the MOST IV team and under supervision of the Team Leader
Please send your English language application (letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates, 1-2 reference contacts) to: bewerbung-vilnius@goethe.de As subject of your mail please choose "Application MOST IV Outreach and Community Manager. First name Last name".
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (online or in person).
Thank you for your application. Your personal data is subject to the Data Protection Act and will not be passed on to third parties under any circumstances.
Outreach and Community Manager of the EU-funded project "MOST IV", based in Vilnius
Starting from 1 October 2024 until 31 May 2027 (including 3-month probation period). The position is full-time (40h/ week).The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. At the heart of our work are the relationships we create. In Lithuania, in addition to our cooperation with Lithuanian partners, we place an emphasis on working with Belarusian partners. In our cultural work, we focus on dealing with current issues relating to pluralistic societies and democratic participation using cultural means and from a contemporary, artistic perspective.
The project MOST IV contributes to enhancing the resilience of Belarusian society and to foster cultural relations. The project supports Belarusian professionals – based in Belarus and abroad – in improving their professional competences and opportunities for the future. The core activity is a mobility scheme facilitating professional contacts between Belarusian and EU-based professionals and organizations. Interested Belarusian receive the possibility to get funding for travel and accommodation abroad and are supported in finding a first professional contact in the EU. The program works with the following priority sectors: culture, society, education, business, health & care and sustainability.
Task and responsibilities
In close collaboration with the MOST IV team and under supervision of the Team Leader
- Developing and implementing an outreach strategy ensuring project visibility and dissemination of project activities;
- Coordination of a coherent image of the project in all public project communication and outreach activities
- Managing and further developing the project’s presence on different outreach channels to reach and activate its target groups
- Developing and publishing content for regular updates of the project’s social media channels as well as the project website
- Overseeing the website and coordinating with external partners and providers in regard to outreach matters (website designer, graphic designers etc.)
- Developing and implementing on-line and off-line activities aimed at promoting personal contacts and networking between and among potential applicants, applicants, grantees and alumni;
- Organizing visibility activities to present the results of MOST, including conferences, workshops, printed and online publications, and video material.
- Contributing to monitoring and evaluating outreach activities.
- Contributing to the development and organization of project events such as opening or closing events.
- Completed relevant university degree or equivalent competences
- Proven professional experience in communication, community organizing and/or outreach management.
- Professional experience in international projects (preferably EU-funded projects)
- Problem awareness of the current conditions of Belarusian civil society and experience in working with the context of Belarus
- Stress resilience, attention to detail and ability to work with deadlines
- Refined communication skills, especially within international teams and diverse stakeholders
- Excellent digital and Social Media skills as well as text editing and copy writing skills
- Strong organizational & social skills, sense of responsibility & diligence, and initiative
- High level of awareness for matters of compliance & integrity
- Excellent knowledge of Belarusian and Russian language as well as English
- Knowledge of German and/or Lithuanian is an advantage
- A gross salary of 2.074-2.295 € (entry-level salary depends on the relevant work experience) according to the remuneration scheme of the Goethe-Institut Lithuania.
- International working environment & flexible work arrangement incl. mobile work.
- Opportunity to be part of a meaningful international project providing learning and development opportunities.
Please send your English language application (letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates, 1-2 reference contacts) to: bewerbung-vilnius@goethe.de As subject of your mail please choose "Application MOST IV Outreach and Community Manager. First name Last name".
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (online or in person).
Thank you for your application. Your personal data is subject to the Data Protection Act and will not be passed on to third parties under any circumstances.
