The German Embassy in Addis Ababa represents Germany in Ethiopia and Djibouti and also serves as the Permanent Mission to the African Union. Located on Tsehafi Tiezaz Afewerk Street in Yeka Sub-City, the embassy provides consular services including visa applications, legal assistance, and emergency support for German nationals. Headed by Ambassador Jens Hanefeld, the embassy operates Monday to Friday with varying hours for different services. Visa appointments must be booked online, and applicants are advised to prepare documents carefully and avoid third-party agents. More details are available on the embassy’s official website: addis-abeba.diplo.de.
Position 1: Housekeeper for the Residence
Required Qualifications:
- Proficiency in spoken German or English; knowledge of Amharic is an advantage
- Minimum of two years’ experience in the hospitality or service industry, ideally in a diplomatic or embassy setting
- Professional, discreet, and cooperative demeanor
- Strong organizational skills, physical endurance, adaptability, dependability, and ability to work in a team
- Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and Ethiopian public holidays when needed
What We Offer:
- A secure and engaging role in a multicultural and international environment
- Supportive and collegial workplace atmosphere
- Competitive salary based on the Embassy’s local compensation framework
Employment will be governed by Ethiopian labor law, with remuneration aligned with the salary structure for local staff at the German Embassy in Addis Ababa.
Position 2: Driver
Required Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Prior experience as a professional driver, supported by relevant certificates and references
- Excellent navigation skills and detailed knowledge of Addis Ababa, especially locations of government institutions and foreign missions
- High level of dedication, reliability, and trustworthiness; professional conduct and organizational competence
- Punctuality and confidentiality are essential
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience in interactions with public authorities, customs, and embassies
- Flexibility to work overtime, be on call, and travel beyond Addis Ababa when required
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in Amharic and good command of English are essential
What We Offer:
- Full-time employment (40 hours/week)
- A dynamic and respectful international working environment
- Local employment terms, with salary and benefits in accordance with the Embassy’s official pay scale
Application Process
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
Email Address for All Applications: vacancy@addi.diplo.de
Email Subject Line: “Application Position Name”
For Housekeeper Position:
Please submit the following documents in English or German:
- A detailed CV with a recent photograph
- Copies of qualification certificates
- Reference letters from previous employers
- A personal statement outlining your relevant experience
- A copy of your ID card or passport
For Driver Position:
Applications must include:
- A motivation letter
- An up-to-date resume
- Copies of work certificates and references
- A copy of your passport or ID, along with your driver’s license
All documents must be submitted as PDF or Word files (no image files), and the total attachment size must not exceed 10 MB. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered, and no acknowledgment of receipt will be issued.
Additional Information:
- The German Federal Foreign Office is committed to gender equality and strongly encourages women to apply.
- Successful candidates must undergo a medical fitness assessment and background verification.
- Non-Ethiopian nationals must possess a valid Ethiopian work permit by the time of hiring.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, and travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
- Interviews are expected to be held in the 24th calendar week.
- If you have not received feedback by June 10, 2025, your application was not successful.
Data protection details in line with Article 13 of the EU GDPR are available at: https://addis-abeba.diplo.de/et-en/datenschutz
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