Result Area Manager in Nigeria / Cameroon
Location: Goethe-Institut
Project: Strengthening African-European Museum Partnerships
Position: Result Area Manager in Lagos or Yaoundé
Start date: 01.06.2026
Type of employment: Full-time (40 hours/week)
limited term until: 31.03.2027 with the option of extension until 31.12.2030
Deadline for applications: 03.05.2026
Email address for applications: nadine.siegert@goethe.de & philina.wittke@goethe.de
The Goethe-Institut Lagos / Yaoundé is looking for one Result Area Manager from 1 June 2026 until 31 May 2027 with the option of extension until 31.12.2030, 40 working hours per week. The position is connected to the availability of funds from the European Union. 

The Goethe-Institut is launching the project STRENGTHENING AFRICAN-EUROPEAN MUSEUM PARTNERSHIPS. The project is implemented by the Goethe-Institut and Expertise France with funding from the European Union and co-financing from Germany, France, the Netherlands and Belgium. It aims to strengthen cultural and socio-economic relations between Africa and Europe. Specific Objectives are: enhance cooperation and exchange among Africa and Europe to protect, promote and provide access to cultural heritage and its relation to contemporary arts within a framework of more financially secure and audience-focused cultural institutions; enhance intercultural dialogue, contribute to new Africa-EU narratives positively transforming fundamental aspects of EU-Africa relations, especially with regards to mutual understanding among museum actors and audiences in Africa and Europe The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a worldwide reach. We promote the study of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. A particular focus of the activities in this region is strengthening the pan-African dialogue and promoting mobile access to information and education. Through our programs, we encourage intercultural dialogue and cultural participation, we strengthen the development of civil society structures and value exchange. All over the world, we connect people, ideas and cultural innovations. In doing so, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. 


MAIN TASKS
The Result Area Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of activities in the respective work packages, such as preparation, implementation and monitoring of activities in the fields of exhibitions, joined learning and capacity building
They are responsible for stakeholder management and communication with partners, reporting progress and proactively resolving problems.
They contribute to the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms of the projects
They support outreach and visibility activities
They work closely with the Grant Officer and the Communication Officer as well as the regional team
They report to the project lead and the finance lead of the project.
PROFILE
Good knowledge of the cultural scene in Sub-Sahara Africa and Europe, especially the museum landscapes
Profound knowledge as well as experience in project implementation and grant management
Excellent communication skills
Good knowledge of English and French
Willingness and ability to work under pressure
Willingness and ability to work in a team
Ability to travel national and internationally
Work permit for Nigeria
What makes you stand out:
Relevant experience working on large-scale cultural projects, preferably in EU contexts
Relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, especially of cultural projects
Relevant experience in managing grants
Willingness to travel
Attention to detail
What we offer you:
A modern ambience in Lagos or Yaoundé and a friendly and committed team.
Remuneration in the local currency and social benefits are based on the remuneration scheme of the Goethe-Institut Nigeria / Cameroon including a pension scheme. We offer remuneration according to appropriateness and local custom. 
Equal opportunities and inclusion are important to us.
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application procedure
Please send your CV, copies of certificates, diplomas and any other documents attesting to your experience and a short motivation letter in English and in one pdf by email to nadine.siegert@goethe.de and to philina.wittke@goethe.de by 03 May 2026 at the latest.

Please do not consider your application successful if you have not received a reply by 31 May 2026.

Please state clearly in the subject line what position you are applying for. Emails with unclear references will be ignored.
 

Please also enclose the following declaration of consent with your application: ‘I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents for the purposes of the admission procedure at the Goethe-Institut.’