Germany Embassy Jobs Vacancy

Germany Embassy Jobs Vacancy

Germany Embassy

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Addis Ababa seeks to recruit two suitably qualified candidates for the Assistant Position.  

Position Assistant to the African Union Team  

Required qualifications and experiences  

• Excellent working knowledge of all current software( Word, Excel, Mail)  

• Composition of letters and emails in English  

• Very good communication skills( spoken and written) in English.  

• Flexibility, and readiness to acquire the necessary skills independently.  

• University degree preferred, experience in executive affairs is an important asset,  

• Former employment by an embassy or international organization and knowledge of the AU’s processes and procedures would be a fresh asset.  

Language skills Excellent knowledge of the English language is a prerequisite; 

Additional knowledge of the German language would be an advantage.  

Notice  

   • Documents in Amharic must be accompanied by an English or German translation from an authorized translation office.  

Job description  

  • Correspondence in English with governmental and non-governmental organizations; esp. with the AU Commission and embassies in Addis Abeba,  

  • Event management,  

  • Scheduling,  

  • Routine executive work,  

  • Organization of visits by German delegations to Addis( hotel reservations, organization of car shuttle services).  

Applications have to include   

  • Cover letter  

  • particular data sheet( Curriculum vitae)  

• School leaving Certificate  

• University certificates

• Proof of  former employment and references  

• Copy of passport and/ or Kebele ID- Card

• Short description of an artistic event to benefit the Ethiopian Society and boost Germany’s image in Ethiopia that you would like to organize( 250- 300 words)  Payment is subject to the Embassy’s salary scale and will be applicable and customary. The contract will be based on Ethiopian law.  

How to Apply 

Notice  Documents in Amharic must be accompanied by an English or German translation from an authorized translation office.  

Applicants are invited to include the usual documents( curriculum vitae, school leaving certificate, university graduation, proof of former employment, references, copy of passport and/ or Kebele ID- Card). The closing date for the submission of applications is  November 24, 2023

Please send your application via email to au-team@addi.diplo.de   

Otherwise, please address as follows  

GermanEmbassyAdministrationP.O. Box 660  Addis Ababa 

November 24, 2023