Head of Saxony Science Liaison Office (SSLO) Cairo (m/f/d) | Keyword: "Head of SSLO Cairo"

Your role

You will represent the Saxon universities in Egypt and shape the strategic development of an efficient academic network. The focus is on attracting qualified students for study programs in Saxony and building sustainable institutional partnerships.

Your tasks

• Strategic development and networking: Identification of suitable partner universities in the STEM field and initiation of joint study models with a high curricular fit to Saxon universities.
• Cooperation management and academic coordination: Moderation of professional dialogues between professors from both countries, preparation of cooperation agreements and clarification of recognition issues, such as credit transfer and academic achievements.
• Student recruitment and process design: Development of structured paths from initial contact in Cairo to enrolment in Saxony. Expert advice for qualified prospective students on study programs, preparatory courses, visas and residence.
• Positioning and location marketing: Strategic positioning of the university type HAW with a focus on practical relevance, employability and career prospects. Clear differentiation from purely vocational training.
• Office management and representation: Independent management of the liaison office, organization of high-level delegation visits, coordination of networking activities and regular reporting to the project coordinator in Germany.

Your profile

• Qualifications : Completed academic university studies (Master/Diplom). A doctorate is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Professional experience: Proven experience in university management, especially in establishing international cooperation and project management.
• Professional competence: Very good understanding of academic structures, study programs and recognition mechanisms (ECTS, module handbooks). High affinity for STEM topics (technology/science).
• Language skills: Business fluent in German and a very good command of English. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• Personal strengths: Structured and independent way of working. A feel for the political and social characteristics of the region and a high level of intercultural competence. Confident manner towards university management, authorities and international partners. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, especially in connection with events, delegation visits and appointments.

We offer

• A responsible management position with a great deal of creative freedom at the interface of science, International Affairs and securing skilled workers.
• A workplace in the international environment of the DAAD branch office on the Nile island of Zamalek.
• A family-friendly working environment and benefits in accordance with Egyptian labor law.
• Opportunities for business trips to Germany to network with the participating universities.
• Remuneration according to the local remuneration scheme of the DAAD regional office for local staff.