Embassy of Brazil External Vacancy Announcement
Job Position – Administrative Assistant
Required Qualification and Experience
Education: Minimum age of 18 years;
Completed high school studies;
Proven work experience of 03 (three) years in at least one of the following areas: secretariat, administrative and/or human resources, preferably in international organizations or agencies, or diplomatic representations;
Oral and written command of the Amharic language;
Ability to speak and write in English;
Operating knowledge of the Windows 11 and MS Office;
Ability to communicate and work in a team, flexibility and willingness to learn, as well as basic knowledge of mathematics
Job Description
The Selection Committee of the Embassy of Brazil in Addis Ababa makes public the opening of applications for the selection process with a view to filling, on a permanent basis, 01 (one) Administrative Assistant vacancy.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Administrative Assistant will perform administrative activities in various sectors of the Embassy of Brazil in Addis Ababa. Among its main responsibilities are contracting services and verifying their execution; the organization and monitoring of meetings and other events; administrative support in the installation and departure of employees; writing and translating texts in Amharic and English; and contacting national citizens and foreigners.
WORK CONTRACT AND SALARY
3.1. The employment contract is based on a 48 hours week of work and will be valid for 1 (one) year, and may be renewed for equal periods of time at the discretion of the Embassy of Brazil in Addis Ababa and based on a regular evaluation of the employee’s performance.
3.2. The initial gross monthly salary is ETB 36,720.00 (thirty-six thousand, seven hundred and twenty birrs), which will be subject to deductions determined by applicable local law.
3.3. The Embassy of Brazil in Addis Ababa will be the employer of the Administrative Assistant and the hiring will not imply any link with the Brazilian Foreign Service.
3.4. The employment relationship will be ruled by the Ethiopian labor law, and under no circumstances will Brazilian labor legislation be applied.
How to Apply For The
4. SELECTION PROCESS
4.1. Application for the selection process will be open from October 30th to November 13, 2023
and must be completed by sending a message to e-mail address [email protected]
with the subject line “AA 2023 Selection Process” and the following attached documents:
– Registration form (docs/Registration_form.pdf)
– Copy of an official identification or passport identification page;
– Copy of diploma or certificate attesting the conclusion of high school studies;
– Copy of a proof of address;
– Short CV containing, at least, 01 (one) professional referral letter (both in English).
In the case of Brazilian citizens or nationals of third countries, also attach:
– Copy of proof of regular residence status or legal permission to carry out work activities in
accordance with local legislation;
In the case of Brazilian citizens, also attach:
– Copy of proof of discharge from compulsory military service (in the case of males);
– Copy of proof of compliance with electoral obligations;
– Signed declaration that you do not hold public positions, jobs or functions.
4.2. The selection process will consist of three stages:
– Stage 1 – Curricular analysis (50 points): the suitability of the candidate’s academic training and
professional experience will be assessed.
– Stage 2 – Oral assessment (100 points): the suitability of the candidate’s profile will be assessed;
its oral expression in Amharic and English; and basic knowledge in mathematics.
– Stage 3 – Written test (50 points): the candidate’s written proficiency in Amharic and English
will be assessed; and their basic computer knowledge, according to Item 1 of this announcement.
4.3. On November 14, 2023, the call for Stage 2 will be published on the Embassy’s website. The
oral assessment will be held on November 16 and 17, 2023.
4.4. On November 20, 2023, the list of candidates approved in Stages 1 and 2 and the call for Stage
3, which will be held on November 22, 2023, will be published on the Embassy’s website.
4.5. On November 24, 2023, the provisional result of the selection process will be published on
the Embassy’s website.
4.6. From November 24th to 26th, 2023, the Embassy will receive, via email at
[email protected], any individual appeals regarding the provisional result.
5. FINAL RESULT
On November 28, 2023, the final result of the selection process in order of classification will be
published on the Embassy’s website.
6. PRESENTATION OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS
The hiring of the candidate selected for the vacancy is for an initial probationary period of 90
(ninety) days, and will be carried out after completing the procedures and the presentation of the
following original documents, under penalty of disqualification:
– Official identification or passport;
– Diploma or certificate attesting the conclusion of high school studies;
– Proof of residence address;
– Certificate of physical and mental fitness for professional practice issued by a doctor or
health institution duly registered in accordance with local legislation;
– Certificate of criminal records or equivalent (the Embassy will provide the candidate with
a request letter to the Ethiopian authorities).
In the case of Brazilian citizens or nationals of third countries, also present:
– Proof of regular residence status or legal permission to carry out remunerated activity in
accordance with local legislation;
In the case of Brazilian citizens, also present:
– Proof of discharge from mandatory military service (in the case of males);
– Compliance with electoral obligations;
– Signed declaration that you do not hold public positions, jobs or functions.
7. VALIDITY
The selection process will be valid for 12 (twelve) months from the date of publication of the
final result. Candidates considered suitable may be hired should there be a position for the same
job category for which they applied, within the mentioned validity period.
8. CONTACT DETAILS
Embassy of Brazil in Addis Ababa
Website: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-adis-abeba/english-1/tenders-and-vacancies
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 011 6620401 / 6620403
The cases not addressed by this announcement will be decided by the Selection Committeе
