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opportunities: Global Affairs Canada
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opportunities for a career that is truly global in scale.
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Canada’s place in the world. We are a worldwide network of professionals
working in the Nation’s Capital, as well as across Canada and around the world.
Whether you are working in Canada or
abroad, a job with Global Affairs Canada is a career without borders.
Position 1: Administrative
Assistant
Job Summary of Duties:
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Selection Process Nº: 186723-6
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Salary: 844,729 ETB
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Contract Type: Indeterminate (Full-time)
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Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject
to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Ethiopia .
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Job Function: Administrative
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Classification: LE – A2
·
Location: Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia
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Number of Vacancies: 1
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Closing date for application: 18 August, 2024 at 23:59 UTC/GMT
Under the general supervision of the
Program Manager, this position provides administrative services performing a
variety of support functions, such as, but not limited to: secretarial and
financial services, logistical support, preparing and processing
correspondence, providing services to internal and external clients and other
program related duties as required.
Area of Selection:
·
This position is open to internal
candidates who have the right to reside and work in Ethiopia, who meet all the
essential requirements stated and whose applications are received by the
closing date.
·
Please note that the Embassy of
Canada to Ethiopia does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
·
The Government of Canada is an equal
opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the
community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization
offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are
part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and
supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as
encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and
competencies.
ESSENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS
·
Candidates will initially be
screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language*
and experience.
·
Candidates must clearly demonstrate
when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential
qualifications.
·
*Language will be assessed further
during the process.
Education:
Candidates will be required to
provide proof of the completion of their education.
·
A bachelor’s degree from a
recognized post-secondary institution, OR a completed High School Diploma and a
minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience in the areas listed under
the experience criteria below
Language:
·
Advanced level in English, both
written and spoken
·
Advanced level in Amharic, both
written and spoken
Experience:
Applicants must have experience in each
of the following areas:
·
Experience in a professional office
environment, including roles such as program coordination, customer service, or
administration within a corporate organization, foreign mission, government
office, or international organization
·
Experience in client-facing roles,
providing advice and services through various channels (in person, by
telephone, and electronic messaging)
RATED
REQUIREMENTS
·
The Rated Requirements are part of
the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and
competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are
not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live
or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric
assessment.
Knowledge:
·
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (ex.
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)
Competencies:
·
Focus on Quality and Details
·
Adaptability and flexibility
·
Teamwork and cooperation
·
Showing initiative and being
solution oriented
·
Professional integrity and
discretion
Abilities:
·
Ability to work under pressure and
independently in a fast-paced environment
Asset
Qualifications:
Preference may be given to
candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must
clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.
·
Fluency in French, both written and
spoken
Operational
Requirements:
·
Working hours 37.5 hours per week
over a 5-day work week
·
May be required to work outside
normal working hours (i.e. evenings and weekends
Conditions
of Employment:
Conditions of employment must be met
or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be
maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this
position.
–
Valid work authorization: Ability to
obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment
period.
–
Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability
Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check
from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.
–
Other conditions of employment:
·
Before an offer of employment can be
made, candidates must provide a local address as proof of residence in the
specific city, region or country so that if selected, it will appear on the
offer letter
How to Apply
·
You must submit your application
using the “Apply online” function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter
will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to
the closing date.
·
Do not include personal data such
as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a
picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please
only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job
poster.
·
You must clearly demonstrate in
answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience
factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide
specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications.
Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor
experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your
current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and
detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the
experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in
your online application.
·
Candidates may be required to upload
a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as
a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
·
Applications which do not include
all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by
the closing date will be rejected.
Apply
Link: https://staffing-les.international.gc.ca/en/careers/administrative-assistant-addis-186723-en
Important
Notes
·
Only applications submitted in one
of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
·
The language requirement for this
position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In
consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in
English.
·
Communication for this process will
be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure
accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
·
Candidates must provide an email
address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including
spam folder.
·
Reference checks may be sought for
candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
·
Please note that the Embassy of
Canada to Ethiopia does not reimburse any travel costs to and from
interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
·
Before an offer of employment can be
made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of
residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to
issue a letter of offer.
·
As recently announced by the
Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended
as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess
the need for additional public health measures, including the possible
reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
·
We are committed to providing an
inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.
·
The results of this selection
process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially
qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time
openings at the Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia which might arise following the
completion of this selection process.
·
For Canadian citizens/residents and
Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire
with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications
linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.
Position 2: Senior International Assistance Officer – Sudan Program
Summary of Duties:
Selection Process Nº: 186497-6
Salary: 1,915,334 ETB
Contract Type: Indeterminate
(Full-time)
Term Details: This position is a
Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of
Employment for LES in Ethiopia.
Job Function: Officer
Classification: LE – O2
Location: Embassy of Canada to
Ethiopia
Number of Vacancies: 1
Closing date for application: 19 August, 2024 at
23:59 UTC/GMT +3:00
Summary of Duties:
Note: This is a new position with
responsibility for Sudan only.
Under
the supervision of the Head of Development Cooperation in collaboration with
the Political and Public Affairs Counsellor at the Embassy of Canada and in
close consultation with the Sudan team at the Embassy and at Global Affairs
Canada (GAC) in Ottawa, the Senior Development Officer supports programming and
project management as well as analysis and reporting on Canada’s bilateral
relations in Sudan. The Officer participates in the identification, planning,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of bilateral programs and projects in
Sudan. The Officer may also support Canadian multilateral, partnership or
humanitarian assistance programming, where appropriate. The role coordinates
with other stakeholders, including government, civil society, non-governmental
organizations and other donors. The Officer represents the Government of Canada
at events, participates in policy dialogue, and maintains a network of contacts
and a knowledge base in support of the bilateral relationship and Canadian
development programming. The incumbent also performs other duties as required,
for example; providing support to official and/or high-level visits.
Area of Selection:
Open
to internal and external applicants who are legal residents or citizens of
Ethiopia, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose
applications are received by the closing date.
Please
note that The Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia does not sponsor work
authorizations directly or indirectly.
The
Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be
considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where
respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions
abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment
and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn
and develop their skills and competencies.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
·
Candidates
will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to
education, language* and experience.
·
Candidates
must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of
these essential qualifications.
·
*Language
will be assessed further during the process.
Education:
Candidates
will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.
·
Bachelor’s
degree (or equivalent post-graduate level) in a relevant field from a
recognized university
Language:
·
Advanced
level of English (spoken, written, comprehension)
·
Advanced
level of Arabic (spoken, written, comprehension
Experience:
·
Minimum
of three years of experience managing complex international assistance
programming.
·
Minimum
of three years of experience conducting or leading complex research and/or
analysis of trends and developments related to international assistance and/or
bilateral relations.
·
Experience
building and maintaining a professional network.Note: Complex is defined as a
strong capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, on multiple files
comprised of various elements, and with a variety of internal and external
stakeholders.
RATED REQUIREMENTS
·
The
Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to
knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements
may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview
(online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests,
presentations and/or psychometric assessment.
Knowledge:
·
Knowledge
of international assistance trends and socio-political situation in Sudan.
·
Knowledge
of Global Affairs Canada’s international assistance and foreign policy
priorities.
·
Strong
knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (for example, Excel, Word, Outlook).
Competencies:
·
Sound
judgement
·
Professional
integrity
·
Problem-solving
·
Coordination
with colleagues (teamwork)
Abilities:
·
Ability
to analyze, plan and manage all aspects of project and program management
·
Ability
to manage own time, balance multiple priorities and consistently meet
deadlines.
·
Ability
to take initiative and work autonomously.
·
Ability
to provide substantive input, analysis and strategic recommendations to
management
·
Ability
to establish and maintain a network of relevant contacts.
Asset Qualifications:
Preference
may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable,
candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.
·
Experience
working on international assistance programming and priorities in Sudan.
·
Experience
working on foreign policy priorities in Sudan.
·
Experience
in results-based management.
·
Experience
leading and/or participating on committees and working groups related to
international assistance or foreign policy.
·
Experience
leading a project team and managing project resources.
·
Working
knowledge of French (spoken, written, comprehension)
·
Master’s
degree from a recognized university.
Operational Requirements:
·
Working
hours 37.5 hours per week over a 5-day work week.
·
Ability
to work overtime occasionally outside normal working hours.
·
Ability
to travel on occasion within Ethiopia and internationally
Conditions of Employment:
Conditions
of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a
particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while
being the incumbent of this position.
– Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and
hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.
– Security screening: Obtain and maintain a
Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit
background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment
period.
– Other conditions of employment:
·
Before
an offer of employment can be made, candidates must provide a local address as
proof of residence in the specific city, region or country so that if selected,
it will appear on the offer letter.
How to Apply
·
You
must submit your application using the “Apply online” function. Only
applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason
is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
·
Do
not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status,
family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover
letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy
as requested in the job poster.
·
You
must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the
education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset
qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how
you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions
about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required
qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead,
you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where,
when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be
sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
·
Candidates
may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French.
These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to
the screening questions.
·
Applications
which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which
are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
·
Candidates
who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must
report these to the VidCruiter technical team using the chat function prior to
the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being
rejected.
Important Notes
·
Only
applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be
accepted (English or French).
·
The
language requirement for this position is identified under the essential
qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this
vacancy will be conducted in English.
·
Communication
for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the
candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as
required.
·
Candidates
must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and
regularly check their email, including spam folder.
·
Reference
checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
·
Please
note that The Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia does not reimburse any travel costs
to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
·
Before
an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local
residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection.
This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
·
As
recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is
suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue
to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the
possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
·
We
are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment,
starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any
phase of the evaluation process, please contact us to request specialized
accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be
kept confidential.
·
The
results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more
pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term,
indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at The Embassy of Canada to
Ethiopia which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
·
For
Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is
your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any
possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of
Canada.