Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau Teacher Recruitment Announcement
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The Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau has announced a competitive recruitment of teachers for second-cycle secondary schools (grades 11 and 12) in the city for the 2019 E.C. academic year. The announcement covers 14 technical and vocational teaching fields, including Woodwork Technology, Finishing Construction Works, Web Design and Development, Computer Maintenance and Networking, Metalwork Technology, Building Electrical Installation, Plumbing Installation, Hotel Operation Services, Community Health Service, Journalism, Psychosocial Care Giving, Accounting and Finance, Marketing and Sales Management, and Vocal Performance. For each field, the Bureau lists the accepted first-degree fields of study and, for some fields, the accepted second-degree (Master’s) fields. Applicants from both the Bureau’s graduate pool and in-service teachers can compete, but the rules on graduation year, work experience, and documents are strict, so read every condition below before you travel to the registration site. Registration lasts only five working days at Minilik II Secondary School, and registration is in person only. If your degree matches one of the listed fields, this is a valuable chance to secure a government teaching post in the capital.
Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau
14 Technical and Vocational Teaching Fields
Government Secondary Schools (Grades 11 and 12), Addis Ababa
5 Working Days (Tikimt 4 to 10, 2019 E.C.)
A. Construction & Wood Technology
1. Woodwork Technology
- First Degree: Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Wood Science and Technology, Wood Technology, or Timber Engineering.
- Second Degree: MSc in Wood Technology Teacher Education or Production Forestry; MSc in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Material Engineering; or MSc in Agro Forestry. In each case the first degree is a BEd in Wood Science and Technology or Wood Technology.
2. Finishing Construction Works
- First Degree: Building Construction Technology or Construction Technology (BSc, BSc Teaching, or BEd); Construction Engineering or Construction Technology and Management (BSc); Civil Engineering (BSc); or Civil Engineering, Structural Stream (BSc).
- Second Degree: Construction Technology and Management (MSc, MSc Teaching, or MEng); Construction Engineering and Management (MSc or MEng); or Civil or Structural Engineering (MSc or MEng), with a first degree in Building Construction Technology, Construction Technology, Construction Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
B. Information & Communication Technology
3. Web Design and Development
- First Degree: Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
- Second Degree: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Website Design and Development with Database Administration.
4. Computer Maintenance and Networking
- First Degree: ICT, IT, or Information Systems / Information Sciences.
- Second Degree: ICT / Computer Engineering, IT, or Information Systems / Information Sciences.
C. Technical Trades & Hospitality
5. Metalwork Technology
- First Degree: BSc or BEd in Metalwork Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Welding Engineering.
- Second Degree: Not listed.
6. Building Electrical Installation
- First Degree: Bachelor’s degree or BSc in Electrical Power Technology / Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Technology, or Electrical Automation and Control Technology.
- Second Degree: Not listed.
7. Plumbing Installation
- First Degree: BSc in Water Supply and Sanitary Technology, Water Works Construction Technology, or Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering.
- Second Degree: Not listed.
8. Hotel Operation Services
- First Degree: BEd in Hotel Management; BA in Hotel Management; BA in Hospitality Management; or BA in Tourism Hotel Management.
- Second Degree: Not listed.
D. Health, Media & Social Care
9. Community Health Service
- First Degree: Family Health, Public Health Officer, Comprehensive Nurse, Midwife, or Environmental Health.
- Second Degree: MPH in Reproductive Health or MPH in General Public Health, both with a Public Health Officer, Nurse, or Midwife background; or an MSc in a WASH background (Nurse, Midwife, or Public Health) or MSc in Adult Nursing.
10. Journalism
- First and Second Degree (same list): Journalism and Communication; Public Relations and Strategic Communications; Broadcast Journalism; Photography and Videography; Broadcast Technology; Language and Literature; or Theatrical Arts.
11. Psychosocial Care Giving
- First Degree: Social Work, Sociology, Social Policy, Psychology, Educational Psychology, or Social Psychology; Counselling Psychology, Behavioural Psychology, Children’s Rights, or Early Childhood Education and Development; Special Needs Education, Developmental Psychology, Psychology (Measurement and Evaluation), or Social Anthropology.
- Second Degree: BA (MA) in Social Work, Social Studies, Sociology, or Social / Developmental / Counselling Psychology.
E. Business & Arts
12. Accounting and Finance
- First Degree: Accounting and Finance, Cooperative Accounting, Management, Business Administration, or Business Education.
- Second Degree: Accounting and Finance, MBA in Finance, Accounting and Auditing, Cooperative Accounting, or Business Administration.
13. Marketing and Sales Management
- First Degree: Marketing and Sales Management Education, Marketing and Sales Management, Marketing Management, International Marketing and Investment Management, Cooperative Marketing, Management, Business Management, Business Administration, or Business Education.
- Second Degree: Marketing Management Education, Marketing Management, International Marketing and Investment Management, or Business Administration.
14. Vocal Performance
- First Degree: BA in Vocal Performance, or BA in Music with COC Level 4 in Vocal Performance.
- Second Degree: Not listed.
Eligibility Conditions for All Fields
- Graduation years: Applicants from the Bureau’s graduate pool must have graduated in 2016, 2017, or 2018 E.C. (2024, 2025, and 2026) only.
- In-service teachers: Teachers competing through service must have graduated after June 2010 E.C. and have no less than 8 years of service (teaching career-ladder level only).
- Experience letters: In-service competitors must bring a work experience letter issued within the last 3 months.
- Accepted experience: Only experience in government schools, from pre-primary to grade 12, is accepted. Private and mission school experience will not be accepted.
- In-person registration: Applicants must register themselves with an ID. Registering on behalf of another person is not allowed.
- Registration Dates: Tikimt 4 to Tikimt 10, 2019 E.C. (October 14 to October 20, 2026), five working days, excluding Saturday and Sunday.
- Registration Hours (local time): 2:30 to 6:30 in the morning and 8:00 to 10:30 in the afternoon, which is about 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM on a standard clock.
- Registration Place: Minilik II Secondary School, Addis Ababa.
- Documents: Original and photocopy of your education credentials, a valid ID, and (for in-service teachers) a work experience letter issued within the last 3 months.
- Announced by: Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau.
Candidate Guidance: How to Prepare for Teacher Registration
Government teacher registration is strict, and applicants are often turned away for small document mistakes. Follow these steps before you go:
- Match your degree exactly: Compare the title on your degree with the list for your chosen field. Only the listed fields of study are accepted.
- Check your graduation year: Graduate-pool applicants must have graduated in 2016, 2017, or 2018 E.C. If you graduated earlier, check the in-service rules.
- Get a fresh experience letter: In-service teachers need a letter issued within the last 3 months from a government school, so request it from your school before the registration week starts.
- Bring originals and copies: Carry your original degree, temporary results if relevant, and clear photocopies of every document.
- Carry a valid ID: You must register in person and show an ID. Nobody can register for you.
- Arrive within the hours: Registration runs only in two short sessions each day. Arrive early in the morning session to avoid queues.
- Do not use private or mission school experience: It is not accepted, so do not rely on it to qualify.
Registration & Submission Summary
- Deadline: Tikimt 10, 2019 E.C. (October 20, 2026)
- Registration place: Minilik II Secondary School, Addis Ababa
- Hours: 2:30 to 6:30 morning and 8:00 to 10:30 afternoon (local time), working days only
- Documents required: Original and copy of education credentials, valid ID, and a work experience letter (not older than 3 months) for in-service teachers.
- Submission method: In person only.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Which fields are included in this announcement?
A: The Bureau lists 14 teaching fields: Woodwork, Finishing Construction, Web Design, Computer Maintenance, Metalwork, Electrical Installation, Plumbing, Hotel Operation, Community Health, Journalism, Psychosocial Care Giving, Accounting and Finance, Marketing and Sales, and Vocal Performance.
Q: Who can apply as a new graduate?
A: Graduate-pool applicants must have graduated in 2016, 2017, or 2018 E.C. (2024, 2025, or 2026) only.
Q: Where and when do I register?
A: Registration is at Minilik II Secondary School from Tikimt 4 to Tikimt 10, 2019 E.C. (October 14 to 20, 2026), on working days only.
Q: Can someone else register for me?
A: No. Applicants must register in person with an ID. Registration for another person is not allowed.
Q: Is private school experience accepted?
A: No. Only experience from government schools, from pre-primary to grade 12, is accepted. Private and mission school experience is not.
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