The Embassy of Switzerland in Addis Abeba is representing Swiss interests in Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan and towards the African Union. The Embassy runs cooperation programs in various regions of Ethiopia, namely in the Somali Region and in Southern Oromo.
The Embassy’s Security Officer is in charge of all security related matters concerning the Embassy compound and travels of Embassy staff in Ethiopia as well as overall assessments of the security situation in the country. He or she regularly exchanges with Switzerland’s Regional Security Advisor based at the Swiss Embassy in Nairobi.
Position: Office Manager
Requirements:
- Ethiopian or dual citizen (CHE-ETH);
- Mandatory English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromo;
- Undamaged reputation. Social skills (integrity, discretion, courtesy);
- Enjoy working on military issues.
Professional experience:
- Complete training (high school, college) in a relevant field such as Business Administration or commercial apprenticeship (Swiss education system);
- Proven professional experience (minimum two (2) years) in a private sector, civil society, government or international institution in a similar position;
- Strong knowledge and understanding of administrative and financial processes; including their respective management tools.
Skills:
- Strong social skills and ability to work in team;
- Demonstrated communication skills;
- Excellent communication and organisational capacity;
- Ability to work independently and occasionally under pressure, with minimum supervision;
- Flexibility;
- High sense of personal responsibility;
- Good computer skills notably Microsoft applications (Office Suite, Outlook);
- Ability and interest to work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team;
- High level of integrity.
Administrative Unit & Duty Station: Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia (Addis Abeba)
Deadline: 06 May 2026
How To Apply
The Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia is currently advertising one (1) position of Office Manager to the Defense Attaché.The modalities of employment and application for the advertised position include the following elements:
- The position will be based at the Embassy of Switzerland in Old Airport, Addis Abeba.
- Applicants should possess a valid employment permit in Ethiopia.
- Applications should be neatly formatted and drafted in either the official Swiss Language or in excellent English.
- Applications should include (1) a motivation letter (maximum one page); (2) a curriculum vitae (maximum three pages); (3) two reference persons to be contacted for feedback from previous employment (mobile phone numbers only); and (4) copies of relevant university degrees and other diplomas, incl. work certificates (if available). The motivation letter and CV are to be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format only.
- Applications should be sent in a single email to Embassy of Switzerland (addisababa@eda.admin.ch), by 06 May 2026 at the very latest.
- The subject of the application email should state the exact following words: “Application for Office Manager to the Defense Attaché Position”.
- Only the applications 100% compliant with the above criteria will be considered.
- The foreseen start of duty is 01.09.2026 or upon agreement.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.