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

The Saxony Science Liaison Office is a joint initiative of the five universities of applied sciences in Saxony: HTW Dresden, HTWK Leipzig, Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, and West Saxon University of Applied Sciences in Zwickau.

The goal of this joint project is to attract qualified young people from Egypt to pursue their studies and build long-term career prospects in Saxony as part of the Free State of Saxony’s Skilled Workforce Initiative. The Saxony Science Liaison Office in Cairo serves as a central liaison office for academic cooperation, partner development, and student recruitment.

Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is responsible for the operational coordination of the project.

Your Role

You will independently establish the liaison office in Cairo and develop it into a central hub for cooperation between Saxon universities and Egyptian partners. You will represent Saxon universities in Egypt and shape the strategic development of an effective academic network.

The focus is on two tasks:

• Recruiting qualified students for degree programs in Saxony
• Establishing sustainable and long-term university partnerships

You will work closely with the DAAD office in Cairo and maintain ongoing communication with the participating universities in Saxony.

Your Responsibilities

• Networking and Partnerships
  Identifying suitable partner universities, particularly in STEM fields, and initiating collaborations that align closely with Saxony’s academic offerings.
• Cooperation Management and Academic Coordination
  Facilitating academic exchange between universities in both countries, preparing cooperation initiatives, and supporting coordination efforts regarding degree program structures and credit recognition issues.
• Student Recruitment and Counseling
  Developing structured pathways from initial contact through enrolment, as well as advising qualified prospective students on study options, 'Studienkolleg' (preparatory college), visas, and residency.
• Positioning and Communication
  Representing Saxon universities locally and promoting the profile of universities of applied sciences.
• Office Management and Organization
  Independently establishing and managing the office, organizing events and delegation visits, and providing regular reports to the project coordination team in Germany.

Your Profile

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher. A Ph.D. is preferred but not required.
• Professional Experience: Experience in a higher education context, ideally in an international setting or in establishing partnerships, as well as in project management.
• Professional Expertise: Good understanding of academic structures, degree programs, and credit recognition mechanisms (ECTS, module handbooks). Strong affinity for STEM subjects (technology/natural sciences).
• Language skills: Good command of German and English. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
• Personal strengths: A structured and independent work style. An understanding of the political and social context in the region, as well as strong intercultural competence. Confident demeanor when interacting with university administrations, government agencies, and international partners. Willingness to work occasionally in the evenings and on weekends in connection with events and delegation visits.

We offer

• A position of responsibility with significant creative freedom at the
• intersection of academia, International Affairs, and securing a skilled workforce.
• A workplace in the international environment of the DAAD office in Cairo.
• Collaboration with five Saxon universities and a growing international network.
• Compensation in accordance with the DAAD Cairo Office’s local salary system for local staff.