Ethiopian Statistical Service Jimma Branch Office Job Vacancy 2026  

The Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) – Jimma Branch Office has announced contract employment opportunities for qualified applicants to participate in the 2018/19 E.C. Agricultural Sample Survey (AGSS). The recruitment is open for Field Work Supervisors and Statistical Data Collectors who will support agricultural data collection activities in Jimma and surrounding areas.

Available Job Positions

1. Field Work Supervisor

(የመስክ ሥራ ተቆጣጣሪ)

• Number of Vacancies: 26 positions
  • Rural Areas: 21
  • Urban Areas: 5
• Grade: XIII
• Salary: ETB 17,838 per month
• Employment Type: Contract
• Duty Station: Ethiopian Statistical Service Jimma Branch Office

Required Qualification:

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:

Statistics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Accounting, Management, Sociology, Geography, Economics, Social Work, Social Anthropology, Social Administration, Social Services, Demography, Environmental Studies, Animal Science, Animal Health Science, Plant Science, Agro-forestry, Horticulture, or related disciplines.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience

Additional Skills:

• Computer literacy
• Experience with tablet-based data collection
• Ability to travel and work in rural field locations, including woreda and kebele areas
• Good physical health and readiness for field assignments

2. Statistical Data Collector

(የስታትስቲክስ መረጃ ሰብሳቢ)

• Number of Vacancies: 134 positions
  • Rural Areas: 112
  • Urban Areas: 22
• Grade: IX
• Salary: ETB 12,566 per month
• Employment Type: Contract
• Duty Station: Ethiopian Statistical Service Jimma Branch Office

Required Qualification:

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in:

Statistics, Computer Science, MIS, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Accounting, Management, Sociology, Geography, Economics, Social Work, Social Anthropology, Social Administration, Social Services, Demography, Environmental Studies, Animal Science, Animal Health Science, Plant Science, Agro-forestry, Horticulture, or related fields.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience

Additional Skills:

• Basic computer skills
• Experience collecting data using tablets is advantageous
• Ability to work in challenging field conditions and travel by foot when required

Registration Information

Registration Locations:

Applicants can register at:

• ESS Jimma Branch Office – Human Resource Management Office, Room No. 3
• Bedelle Town Administration
• Mettu Town Administration
• Agaro Town Administration

Registration Deadline:

• Within 10 consecutive working days from the announcement date (including Saturdays).

Exam Information:

• Examination date will be announced through the official notice board.

Important Application Requirements

Applicants should bring:

• Original educational credentials
• One non-returnable copy of required documents
• Valid work experience certificates

Additional requirements:

• Applicants must communicate effectively in the local working language of the assigned area.
• Candidates should be physically fit and able to work under difficult terrain and weather conditions.
• Previous experience in Ethiopian Statistical Service surveys will be given priority.
• Graduates from 2015 E.C. and onwards must have passed the National Higher Education Exit Exam.
• Applicants must provide an acceptable guarantor/surety for entrusted government property and cash.
• Experience certificates from private organizations must confirm that employment income tax was properly paid.
• Applicants with higher qualifications may apply if they meet the minimum requirements.
• Field workers will receive daily per diem payments according to government regulations.

Contact Information:

📞 Phone: 047-111-12-50 / 0713589979
📮 P.O. Box: 350
📠 Fax: 047-111-89-61