Vacancy for Economic Officer – Capital Newspaper

Embassy of Japan

This position is to assist the Economic Division of the Embassy. For those who are interested and fulfill the below criteria, please submit your Curriculum Vitae with a recent photo before 17 June, 2022 to:

The Economic Division
Embassy of Japan P.O. Box 5650, Addis Ababa
Application documents will not be returned.
Interviews and examination will form part of the selection procedure.
1. Job Description:

• Attend meetings organized by Ethiopian Government or the diplomatic corps, or International Organizations, and produce minutes
• Produce letters, Note Verbales and briefing notes
• Produce reports on economic issues by collecting data and information on economic and development issues
• Assist coordination between the Embassy and other stakeholders
• Conduct translation work (English ⇔ Amharic)

2. Requirements:

• Ability to speak/write in English and Amharic fluently.
• Experience with and ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc
• Keen interests and enough knowledge of economic issues
• Able to work and cooperate in a multi-cultural environment.
• Flexible and serious working attitude for all kinds of duties.
• Able to work on own initiative, under supervision and in a team, as required.
• Good analytic and communication skills

3. Qualification
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a field of economics or other related field of study
4. Working Office
At the Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia
5. Working Days/Hours
Every Monday to Friday, 8:30-12:30, 13:30-17:15
6. Social Security
Private company health insurance to be covered by the Embassy