Assistant Librarian
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Goethe-Institut Karachi
Full-Time Position (100%) = 40 Hours/Week
The activities will be remunerated according to the current remuneration scheme for local staff of Goethe-Institut Karachi

We are looking for a committed colleague from 01.05.2025 (or later), initially for a limited period until 30.04.2027 with the possibility of an extension.

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:

• Supervision of Library Visitors
• Assistance with the use of technical equipment in the library
• Managing the Social Media Activities of Institute on Facebook and Instagram
• Basic management of addresses database
• Assisting the events of Library
• Issuance of CDs, Videos and other Media
• Keeping the record of Magazines
• Organization of Lending and send reminders
• Actively respond on E-Mails ( internal & external )

Requirements:

• Ideally good command of German or the willingness to learn German
• Excellent skills of English language (written and verbal).
• Graduation (preferably in the field of Library Science with knowledge of KOHA)
• Special expertise and competence in organization and communication; negotiation skills.
• Team player; ability to work under stress
• Working knowledge of all common MS Office products.
• Confidentiality, creativity, flexibility, adaptability and a high-level of communication skills

Send your written applications in english with the relevant documents (curriculum vitae, certificates, references and CNIC in a PDF, max. 5 MB) to the Goethe-Institut Karachi by 31.03.2025 to the following E-Mail address
admin-karachi@goethe.de