Miazia 23 Comprehensive School: Special Needs Support Staff Vacancy 2026
Role description
The Yeka Sub-City Administration, specifically operating within Woreda 01, is fiercely dedicated to promoting an entirely inclusive, accessible, and highly supportive educational environment for all residents. At the forefront of this noble public initiative is the prestigious Miazia 23 Kindergarten, Primary, and Middle School. Recognizing that true educational excellence cannot exist without absolute accessibility, the school administration is actively expanding its special needs support infrastructure for the 2019 E.C. (2026/2027 G.C.) academic year.In strict alignment with national inclusive education mandates, the Human Resource Administration Office of Miazia 23 School has officially launched a highly specialized, targeted recruitment drive. The government-affiliated educational institution is currently seeking to immediately hire one dedicated, compassionate, and highly literate professional to serve as a Visually Impaired Assistant Reader and Secretary. This incredibly profound, contract-based role is designed to ensure that visually impaired students and staff members have seamless access to written academic materials, administrative documentation, and critical institutional communications. This vacancy represents an outstanding opportunity for administrative professionals to build a secure career while making a direct, daily impact on the accessibility of education in Addis Ababa.
Miazia 23 School (Yeka Woreda 01)
Visually Impaired Assistant Reader & Secretary
Level VI | 8,029.00 ETB Monthly
3 Consecutive Working Days
Role Specifications & Core Responsibilities
Working as an Assistant Reader and Secretary for the visually impaired requires a unique blend of sharp administrative skills, excellent verbal articulation, and deep empathy. The successful candidate will be expected to execute the following duties:
- Document Transcription & Reading: Actively reading physical textbooks, handwritten notes, printed administrative memos, and exam materials aloud to visually impaired students and faculty members with absolute clarity and patience.
- Administrative Secretarial Support: Serving as the primary scribe for visually impaired staff. This includes writing letters, filling out formal government forms, taking dictation during academic meetings, and managing daily organizational records on their behalf.
- Confidentiality & Professionalism: Managing sensitive personal and academic records with the utmost discretion and fostering a highly dignified, respectful environment for the individuals receiving support.
Educational Qualifications & Experience Pathways
To ensure a wide pool of capable applicants, the school administration has designed two distinct qualification pathways for this Level VI position. Acceptable fields of study include Secretarial Science, Management, Accounting, Arts/Humanities, or closely related educational disciplines.
Pathway A: High School Graduates
- Candidates who have successfully completed the 10th or 12th-grade national examinations are eligible to apply.
- Under this pathway, candidates must possess a minimum of exactly two (2) years of relevant, verifiable work experience in reading assistance, secretarial duties, or administrative support.
Pathway B: TVET & Diploma Graduates (Zero Experience)
- Candidates who have graduated from a recognized Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution at Level III, Level IV, or Level V are highly encouraged to apply.
- Under this TVET pathway, zero (0) years of work experience is required, making this a perfect entry-level opportunity for fresh graduates. However, TVET applicants must present a valid, official Certificate of Competence (COC) to prove their occupational readiness.
Mandatory Application Rules:
- Application Timeline: Registration is open for exactly three (3) consecutive working days. The window begins on September 16, 2026 (Meskerem 06, 2019 E.C.) and strictly concludes on September 18, 2026 (Meskerem 08, 2019 E.C.).
- Document Verification: Applicants must physically appear and submit their original educational credentials, COC certificates (if applicable), and work experience letters alongside clear, non-returnable photocopies. You must also bring a valid Kebele ID card or an equivalent residential identification card.
- Legal & Age Prerequisites: By law, all applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Furthermore, any candidate with a prior criminal conviction related to fraud, breach of public trust, or deceptive practices is permanently disqualified from applying for this sensitive public service role.
Where to Register:
- Location: Applications must be submitted in person at the Miazia 23 School Human Resource Administration Office, Room No. 4.
- Directions: The school is located in Addis Ababa, traveling down the road from Ferensay Legasion 41 Iyesus Church.
- Registration Hours: Morning sessions run from 2:30 to 6:30 Local Time (8:30 AM to 12:30 PM), and afternoon sessions run from 7:30 to 11:30 Local Time (1:30 PM to 5:30 PM).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I just graduated with a Level IV Diploma in Secretarial Science but have no experience. Am I eligible?
A: Yes, absolutely! The vacancy guidelines explicitly state that candidates holding a Level III, IV, or V qualification from a recognized institution require zero (0) years of work experience, provided you can produce your official Certificate of Competence (COC).
Q: Is this a permanent civil service placement or a contract?
A: The official announcement indicates that the school is looking to hire the successful candidate on a “contractual” (በኮንትራት) basis. Within the government education sector, these contracts are highly stable and frequently renewed based on the ongoing needs of the visually impaired students and staff.
Q: What does the daily routine of a Reader/Secretary actually involve?
A: Your primary duty will be acting as the “eyes” for visually impaired individuals at the school. This involves spending hours reading printed textbooks aloud for study sessions, transcribing their dictated answers during exams or administrative meetings, and handling general paperwork that is not available in Braille.
Q: Can I send my application through a representative if I am sick?
A: No. The strict administrative guidelines explicitly state that the applicant must appear in person (በአካል መቅረብ ይኖርበታል) to register. Proxy registrations are not accepted for government school vacancies.