Support The Cultural Programs

The Goethe Institute is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany that operates worldwide. We promote international cultural cooperation and convey a comprehensive picture of Germany through information about cultural, social and political life.

As of June 1, 2022, the Goethe Institute in Ho Chi Minh City is looking for a motivated colleague to support the cultural programs. The full time position (40 working hours per week) is limited to one year with possibility to renew for another two years.

Your responsibility:

Support the planning, preparation and implementation of national and regional cultural projects in all areas including art, theatre, dance, literature, music and all formats including seminars, panel discussions and symposia
Fostering and maintaining respective networks, contacts and target groups including partners of the civil society, liaising with artists and speakers; negotiation with partners, venues, suppliers
Preparation of innovative cultural formats for a new space of the Goethe-Institut in HCMC
Press and public relations including social media
Communications with relevant authorities
Financial accounting for events and budget monitoring
Event reporting

Your profile:

Completed university studies or equivalent vocational training in the arts and professional experience in social, cultural or media fields
Spoken and written Vietnamese at native level, very good command of English and / or German
Strong knowledge and connections to the cultural scene in Vietnam
Strong interest and knowledge of Germany’s cultural landscape
Marketing experience and proficiency in design software (e.g. adobe photoshop, canva, video cut) are a plus
Team orientation, social and intercultural competence
Self-assured and friendly manner

Compensation and work conditions are according to good local standards.

Please apply with the usual documents (motivation letter, curriculum vitae and certificates) in German or English in electronic form and with the keyword "application cultural programs" in the subject line by May 8, 2022 to the email of Mr. Mpangi Otte, head of the Goethe-Institut in Ho Chi Minh City. Email: mpangi.otte@goethe.de