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

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Addis Ababa represents Germany in Ethiopia and works to strengthen diplomatic, political, economic, cultural, and development cooperation between the two countries. The Embassy supports bilateral relations, provides consular services, and promotes collaboration in areas such as governance, trade, education, and international development.

Position: Assistant

Qualification

University Degree preferably in:
- Political Science
- Economics
- Law
- Communication
- Business Administration
- Related fields

Required Skills and Experience

Strong analytical skills in monitoring, assessing, and reporting on political developments in Ethiopia, including national policies, human rights, rule of law, and governance.
Ability to prepare concise and informative oral and written summaries.
Professional networks within Ethiopian politics and media.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under demanding conditions.
Initiative, flexibility, and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, trustworthiness, punctuality, and reliability.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Experience with social media communications.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in English and Amharic.
Knowledge of German is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Provide simple oral and written translations from Amharic into English (German preferred).
Support the Political Section by providing information, insights, and analysis on political developments in Ethiopia.
Assist in organizing high-level visits from Germany to Ethiopia.
Review and summarize Amharic and English media sources (print, radio, TV, and online).
Support event management activities, including evening and weekend events.

Required Application Documents

Motivation letter
Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a recent photograph
Proof of relevant employment experience
Letters of recommendation
Proof of university degree

Important Notice

Documents submitted in languages other than English or German must be accompanied by an official English or German translation from an authorized translation office.

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