Programme Officer – Events

Work profile:

• Logistical and administrative implementation of various event formats (onsite and online) and projects, as well as coordination (primarily administrative and logistical) with partner institutions and event participants.
• Preparation of data and statistics for monitoring reports and presentations.
• Creation and maintenance of general address lists and thematic databases.
• Support in accounting for all the projects and activities of the DWIH New Delhi’s work in accordance with German and Indian accounting regulations, in coordination with the Head of Programmes, DWIH New Delhi and administration of the DAAD Regional Office in New Delhi.
• Coordination with service providers for events and special project logistics, as well as promotional materials, including obtaining quotations and preparing procurement documentation.
• Support for supporter activities, including arranging travel and accommodation, collecting reports, organizing meetings, and related communication with DWIH supporters.
• Scheduling appointments, pre- and post-meeting support and travel arrangements for programme related work for Director and Head of Programmes, DWIH New Delhi
• Receiving visitors, telephone queries, and responding to general information inquiries.
• Assistance with the communication activities of DWIH New Delhi, including the preparation of promotional materials, mailings, technical support for special projects, and website maintenance.
• Miscellaneous tasks as required.
• The position supports and reports to the Head of Programmes and the Director of DWIH New Delhi.

Requirements:

• University degree (full time and minimum Bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field
• Good knowledge of the Indian and German higher education and research landscape.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Very good command of English (minimum level B2).
• Good command of German (minimum level B1).
• Experience in the use of generative AI to support research, documentation, and communication.
• Proficiency in common Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Powerpoint and Excel).
• Experience in organizing and implementing events (both online and onsite), including familiarity with digital event softwares (e.g., Webex, MS Teams), is desirable.
• Professional experience in the field of administration is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills, intercultural competence, commitment, and resilience.

Date of joining: 01 July 2026

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. Extension of the contract or a permanent contract is possible, based on performance and subject to the availability of funds.

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

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 32 German research organisations, universities, funding bodies, and research-based companies.