Head of Internal Services

The Goethe-Institut is the globally active cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. For our team we are looking for a committed and competent:

Head of Internal Services
(Required languages: German, English, Arabic)

To be filled as soon as possible, initially for a limited period of one year with the prospect of extension. The scope of employment is 100% = currently 42 hours per week.

The area of responsibility essentially includes:

Responsible for:
Head of Internal Service:

• Coordinating the deployment of personnel in the Internal Service area (incl. domestic staff)
• Coordination of logistics for the Goethe-Institut Libanon locations (main property, project office, language course and examination center)
• Coordination of customs clearance, deliveries of materials, etc. for the Goethe-Institut.
• Coordination of purchasing in coordination with the administrative management

Safety and Occupational Health:

• Supporting the administrative management with security management, including access controls, fire protection, and coordination of security service providers.
• Implementation of occupational health and safety measures for the Goethe-Institut Lebanon in coordination with the administrative management
• Monitoring of compliance with safety and occupational health regulations of the host country

Real Estate:

• Supporting the administrative management in monitoring property management measures (building maintenance) Responsibility for general building management.
• Support in the identification of technical problems

We are looking for an employee who has the following qualifications:

• Completed degree, preferably in business or administrative management, or equivalent knowledge.
• Several years of professional experience with management responsibility
• Very good knowledge of Arabic, both written and spoken (at least level B2), very good knowledge of English (at least B2), both written and spoken, knowledge of German (at least B1)
• Responsible and independent way of working, very high integrity
• Economic thinking and acting
• Organizational and team skills as well as high social and intercultural competence
• Ability to work under pressure, willingness to work outside regular working hours and to travel on official business
• Friendly and confident appearance and high communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good knowledge of common computer programs (MS-Word, Outlook) as well as interest and willingness in continuous further training

We offer:

• Remuneration according to Lebanese local law and according to the remuneration scheme of the Goethe-Institut Lebanon, including
• Annual special payment,
• Regular opportunities for professional development,
• Access to language training (also in Germany)
• Committed intercultural and diverse team (in Beirut and abroad).