Job Opening in Jordan: Administrative Officer at Goethe Institute

The Goethe Institute offers a job opportunity as a qualified administration officer in charge of the administration department. The position is limited to one year with the option of renewal. The Goethe-Institute is the worldwide cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and maintain international cultural cooperation.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination of application for residence and work permit for the staff of the institute
• Cooperation with local authorities such as ministries, tax office or city administration Amman as well as the German embassy in Amman.
• Administration of working hours (including holidays, sick leaves and public holidays) 
• Cooperation with Social Security Corporation, in particular in cases of accidents at work and maternity leaves 
• Collaboration with insurance companies, in particular, administration of all matters related to group health insurance 
• Obtaining cost estimates from external service providers and preparing framework contracts 
• Supervision of internal address distributors and forwarding of information to all employees 
• Cooperation with the German Embassy and other German organizations in overarching administrative issues 
• Assistance in bank matters (certifications, etc.) 
• Assistance of the institute management as well as the direction of the management 
• Other tasks in the area of personnel administration or internal service

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Relevant university or vocational qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills 
• At least three years' professional experience in comparable fields of activity and in teams 
• Very good command of written and spoken English and Arabic 
• German language skills are of advantage 
• Structured and precise working method 
• High budgetary understanding 
• Very good knowledge of common computer programs (Excel, Word, Outlook), affinity with web application and willingness to become familiar with new relevant programs (eg MenaLite) 
• Driver's license (type 3-1 or B) and willingness to use your car on duty 
• Willingness to learn and readiness for further education 
• Organizational skills, resilience, and flexibility 
• Independent work and own initiative 
• Friendly and confident appearance 
• High communication and team skills 
• Experience in customer contact and complaint management is of advantage 

Benefits:

• A responsible and versatile position in the intercultural environment of a cultural institute. 
• A workplace in a friendly and creative atmosphere.

Note: The remuneration and the payments are based on the remuneration conditions of the Goethe-Institut Jordan. If the required personal requirements are not fully met, the remuneration may deviate from the mentioned.

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