Vacancy

Programme Officer - Communications (Closing:11.07.2025)

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DWIH New Delhi & DAAD India are hiring for the full-time position (40 hrs. per week) for Programme Officer – Communications.

Work profile

  • Develop and implement communication plans for events and projects in consultation with the Head of Programmes
  • Create content for the DWIH New Delhi website, social media, info letter, and print media (posts, texts, blogs, graphics, videos, etc.)
  • Track and analyse social media and website performance; prepare reports
  • Support the promotion, organization, and documentation of onsite and online events
  • Liaise with external agencies and service providers for design, video, and communication deliverables
  • Perform additional duties as required

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (full-time) from a recognised institution
  • Minimum B1 level proficiency in German (exam certificate required)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C1)
  • Relevant work experience in communications (content writing for website, social media, and video editing)
  • Experience in web and social media analytics (e.g. Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics)
  • Familiarity with content management systems (e.g. WordPress), design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Illustrator), and social media scheduling tools
  • Good knowledge of the Indian research and innovation system is preferred
  • Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in team settings

Date of joining: 15 September 2025

Workstation: DAAD Regional Office New Delhi, R K Khanna Stadium, 1 Africa Avenue, New Delhi 110029

Employment Conditions

  • Position: Full-time (40 hours/week) with mandatory four days’ presence in the office
  • Contract: Two-year fixed term with a six-month probation period. Permanent contract possible based on performance.
  • Benefits:
    – 24 days of vacation leave per year
    – Employer contributions to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)
    – Collaborative international work environment
    – Access to institutions of the Indian and German research and innovation ecosystem
    – Opportunities for further training and skill development

 

Application details

Application link: https://www.daad.de/surveys/885328

Application Deadline: 11.07.2025

Please upload the following documents on the link at the end of the application in one pdf file of max. 5 MB.

  1. CV (maximum 2 pages)
  2. Letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages)
  3. Latest German language certificate
  4. Last degree certificate
  5. Experience certificates (maximum 3)
  6. Samples of work (maximum 2, not mandatory)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews are planned onsite in New Delhi between 21-25 July 2025.

For further information please contact: jobs.newdelhi@daad.de

About the Organisation

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a not-for-profit organization of German higher education institutions and their student bodies financed by the German government. It awards grants and scholarships, supports the internationalisation of German universities, promotes German studies abroad and advises decision-makers on matters of education and development policy. The DAAD Regional Office New Delhi is responsible for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

The DWIH New Delhi is a unit of the DAAD. It is a platform for exchange and networking between the Indian and German scientific communities and other stakeholders in research and innovation. It creates thematic dialogues between international stakeholders in research, politics and industry. The DWIH  New Delhi provides information on the research systems of India and Germany and expertise in international cooperation for science administrators and policy makers. It is a network of German research organisations, universities, funding bodies, and research-based companies.