About DAAD 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 fostering academic exchange and cooperation with individuals and institutions of Higher Education in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
We are seeking a motivated full time Programme Assistant (temporary) to provide administrative, logistical, and operational support to Programme Officers responsible for managing scholarship programmes and information.
Work profile:
Support to
- Processing scholarship applications for various scholarship programmes namely PhD (including short term and Sandwich), Post-Doc, HSK, Re-invitation
- Logistical organisation of selection committee meetings (online)
- Interview scheduling of shortlisted applicants (onsite and online)
- Providing technical assistance for online sessions and interviews
- Compilation of an overview of applicant data and research projects for the committee
- Supporting logistics with regard to committee members (travel bookings, accommodation bookings, transfers etc.)
- Additional tasks as required
We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the tasks from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the organisation.
Requirements:
- University Degree (full time and minimum Bachelor’s degree awarded on/ after 2022)
- Knowledge of the German and Indian higher education and research landscapes
- Professional experience preferred
- Experience in the use of AI to support research, documentation and communication
- Very good command of Microsoft applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Excellent communication skills in English (C1 and above)
- Good German language skills (B1 and above)
- Strong organizational skills, intercultural competence, team player, and high resilience
- Valid residence and work permit in India/ Indian nationality
As an equal opportunity employer, DAAD values diversity as a reflection of the many nations and cultures in which we operate. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles within our organization, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, or socioeconomic background. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
Date of joining: 01 October 2026
Duration of the role : 6 months
Workplace: DAAD Regional Office New Delhi (R K Khanna Stadium, 1 Africa Avenue, New Delhi 110029)
Working Conditions:
- Position: Full time (40 hours/week) with mandatory presence in the office. Remote work is not foreseen.
- Contract: The position is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027. No extension of the contract is possible.
Benefits:
- 12 days of vacation leave under this contract
- 12% Employer contribution to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)
- Collaborative international work environment
- Payment is according to the local staff table of the DAAD Regional Office New Delhi
Application:
Apply online on https://www.daad.de/surveys/122157?lang=en
Please upload the following documents in English via the link at the end of the application in one PDF file (max. 5 MB):
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Letter of motivation (maximum 1 page)
- Last degree certificate
- Latest English language certificate (C1), if available
- Latest German language certificate (B1)
- Any other document (e.g. Reference letters, Experience Certificate etc.)
Application Deadline: 18.08.2026
Applications with complete documents will be considered;
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, which is planned to take place between 02 – 04 September 2026.
For further information please contact:
[email protected]
📌 Programme Assistant (New Delhi)
🏢 DAAD India
📍 New Delhi