The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Addis Ababa is seeking to recruit two qualified candidates for the following positions.
Position 1: Housekeeper For the Residence
The following qualifications and prerequisites are required of candidates:
Strong spoken proficiency in German
or English, with an added preference for Amharic
Having worked in the catering and service industry for at least two years,
ideally in diplomatic or embassy housing; being polite, discrete, and
cooperative; having organizational skills, physical resilience, flexibility,
dependability, and teamwork abilities; and being willing and able to work with
flexible working hours, such as in the evening and, in certain situations, on
weekends or Ethiopian holidays.
The Embassy offers:
A long-term, fulfilling position in a multicultural, global setting, A friendly, cooperative workplace, and Fair compensation.
The salary is determined by the compensation plan for local staff of the German Embassy in Addis Ababa, and the employment contract is based on Ethiopian legal standards.
Position 2: Driver
Qualifications for the role:
A current driver's license with a safe driving record; Professional driving experience, credentials, and references; Discipline and a high degree of trustworthiness, punctuality, and reliability; Social and communication skills and experience dealing with government agencies, customs, and embassies; Willingness to work long hours and on-call duty, as well as duty travels outside Addis Ababa; Excellent orientation skills and sound (geographical) knowledge of the Addis Ababa region, particularly locations of government offices and foreign missions.
Language proficiency:
It is essential to have strong English and Amharic language skills.
What can we provide?
This job is available as a 40-hour, full-time role. You might anticipate an intriguing position with a multicultural and family-friendly staff, a Local employment agreement that complies with the Embassy Salary Scheme in terms of pay and benefits.
Salary: In line with the pay structure established by the Embassy.
Deadline to apply: June 15, 2025
How to Apply
For Position 1, kindly submit your application, which should include:
Relevant curriculum vitae with a current photo; Qualifications certificates; Reference letters from prior employers; A copy of your passport or identity card; A summary of your individual experience; Either in German or English.
For Position 2: For your application to be taken into consideration, it must contain:
A personal motivation letter, a current resume, References, employment certifications, and Copies of one's driver's license and passport
exclusively by email to vacancy@addi.diplo.de by no later than May 30, 2025, with the subject line "Application Position Name."
Applications that are late or incomplete will not be accepted, and no acknowledgement of receipt will be provided.
Note: The total size of the message attachments (please just Word or PDF files, not pictures of documents) must be more than 10 megabytes.
The Federal Foreign Office specifically encourages eligible women to apply, as part of its mission to advance women's careers.
A medical examination must be performed to verify the candidate's health and fitness before hiring. Furthermore, a personal verification is conducted. It is presumed that you are willing to participate.
Additionally, upon hiring, third-country nationals must have a valid Ethiopian work permit.
Candidates who make the shortlist will be invited for an interview; however, they will not be compensated for their travel costs.
It is anticipated that the selection process will occur during the 24th week of the calendar.
Your application may not be considered if you have not heard back before June 10, 2025.
Visit https://addis-abeba.diplo.de/et-en/datenschutz for information on data protection in compliance with Article 13 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
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