Kerchanshe Trading P.L.C is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia, It has a proud history of providing quality coffees to the local and international markets. Currently our company needs a dedicated and motivated candidate.
Kerchanshe specializes in coffees sourced from Yirgacheffe, Lekempti, Gimbi, Djimma, and Sidamo, names that epitomise fine Arabica coffee. Since its inception 15 years ago, Kerchanshe has established a track record of fair trading and excellent customer service, and now employs over 1,250 permanent staff and 10,000 seasonal staff.
Position 1: Management Trainee
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in a structured training program across different departments
- Assist in daily operational and administrative activities
- Support project implementation and reporting
- Learn and apply company policies, procedures, and management practices
- Demonstrate leadership potential and problem-solving skills
- Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors
Qualification and Skills
Education;-
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Management, Business Administration, or related fields
Experience
- Fresh graduates of 2024 and 2025
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and above
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Proactive, energetic, and result-oriented mindset
- Basic computer skills (MS Office applications)
Work Place: Addis Ababa,Gujii zone,West wollega,Jimma and other Kerchanshe Sites
Position 2: Customs Assessor
Main Duties and Responsibilities:-
- Receives and maintains import/export/ documents, permits and licenses required for customs clearance purposes.
- Verify and validates the received documents are complete and accurate for customs clearance.
- Prepares draft customs declaration based on applicable customs rules and procedures (HS Code, Valuation, transit, etc.) and gets an estimated payable duty & tax amount and advise the same to the client.
- Registers a customs declaration according to customs rules and regulation, fill out and submit valuation detailed declaration (VDD) on customs system once the fund is ready for customs duty & tax payment.
- Receives and fulfils any subsequent customs enquiries by requesting from a client or other concerned party regarding the goods under customs clearance process.
- Follows-up the customs clearance process and notifies any status to the immediate supervisor and a client.
- Keeps hard and soft copy of any documents received and used for customs clearance purpose and transfers them to a documentation staff in an organized manner once the clearance process is finalized.
- Delivers his duty and specific assigned tasks within set standards and deadlines.
- Follows-up any changes, amendments and updates regarding customs rules, regulations & procedures and notifies to the immediate supervisor and client.
- Reviews any post audit enquiry by customs and prepares a proper response.
- Records and maintains customs clearance status of goods.
- Prepares and sends daily performance report to immediate supervisor.
- Provides training to other staffs and supports client as deemed required.
- Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Education
- BA degree in Supplies Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Management, Management Information System, or related fields.
Experience
- 4 years or above relevant working expriance is required
Skills:
- Computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Time management skills and ability to deliver assignments within deadline.
- Practical experience on Import and export customs assessment and clearance.
- Knowledge of customs, import and export regulations.
- Analytical thinking, analysis and problem solving.
Work Place: Addis Ababa
Position 3: Systems Administration
Job Summary:- System Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end management, security, and integration of Company’s IT infrastructure. This role unifies data center operations, enterprise networking (LAN/WAN), server administration, cloud platforms (Microsoft 365 & Azure), and physical security systems (CCTV). The administrator designs and configures routers, switches, firewalls, and backup solutions, while supporting ERP systems and internal business applications. A hands-on expert who ensures high availability, cybersecurity, and business continuity across all technology domains.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Infrastructure & Data Center Management
Data Center Operations: Manage and maintain physical and virtual server environments (VMware/Hyper-V), including installation, configuration, and patch management.
Server Administration: Oversee Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux environments; manage Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Storage & Backup: Architect and manage backup solutions for both IT systems and CCTV footage. Ensure data integrity, perform regular restore tests, and manage off-site/cloud backups.
2. Networking & Security (LAN/WAN)
Network Design: Design, implement, and document LAN and WAN architectures to ensure high availability, redundancy, and performance across all sites.
Routing & Switching: Configure and maintain enterprise-grade network hardware (Cisco, unified, or similar) including routers, switches, and wireless controllers.
Security Infrastructure: Manage next-generation firewalls (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Sophos) for threat prevention, VPN connectivity (Site-to-Site & SSL), and secure remote access.
Unified Solutions: Integrate and manage unified technologies, ensuring seamless communication between networking, security, and IoT devices (CCTV).
3. Physical Security & Surveillance (CCTV)
Unified CCTV Management: Administer the IP CCTV infrastructure. Ensure the network is optimized for high-bandwidth video traffic.
CCTV Backup: Design and manage specific backup strategies for surveillance footage, ensuring compliance with retention policies and rapid retrieval capabilities.
4. Cloud & Microsoft Ecosystem
Microsoft 365 Administration: Manage Microsoft 365 tenant, including Exchange Online (email), SharePoint, Teams, and compliance features.
Azure Administration: Manage Azure IaaS and PaaS resources. Experience with Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) Connect, hybrid identity, and Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for disaster recovery.
Email Security: Manage spam filtering, email archiving, and email flow security.
5. Business Applications & ERP
ERP Support: Provide high-level technical support for the organization’s ERP solution. This includes database performance monitoring (SQL), troubleshooting integration issues, and managing user permissions.
Internal Solutions: Administer internal business tools, ensuring high availability and integration with core infrastructure.
6. Server Administration:
Installing, configuring, and maintaining windows servers, both physical and virtual.
Managing server operating systems, such as Windows Server or Linux distributions.
Monitoring server performance, resource utilization, and capacity planning.
Implementing security measures, including user access controls, patches, and updates.
Managing server backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
7. Development:
Writing and maintaining scripts or automation tools to streamline system administration tasks.
Customizing or extending the functionality of the D365FO ERP system through programming.
Collaborating with software developers to integrate D365FO ERP with other applications or databases.
Troubleshooting and debugging software issues within the D365FO ERP environment.
Keeping up-to-date with relevant programming languages, frameworks, and development best practices.
Education:-
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, Software engineering or a related field.
Experience :-
3 years relevant work experience in system administration or networking Administration
Experience with Design, configuration, managing and maintaining networks, servers, and software systems is highly desirable.
Familiarity with specific technologies and platforms commonly used in the organization’s industry, such as Unified technology, is also beneficial.
- Certification: Industry certifications are highly preferred (CCNA, CCNP, MCSA/MCSE, Azure Administrator Associate, or Fortinet NSE).
Technical Competencies
Operating Systems: Advanced proficiency in Windows Server, Active Directory, and Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS) and Sufficient knowledge of Server Hyper-V and Hyper-V Failover Cluster Manager experience
Networking: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF/BGP routing, VPNs, and SD-WAN.
Firewalls & Security: Proven experience configuring and managing enterprise firewalls; understanding of Zero Trust principles.
Virtualization: Expertise in VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.
Cloud: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, Backup, Site Recovery) and Microsoft 365 administration.
Backup Technologies: Experience with Veeam, Acronis, or similar backup solutions (including physical CCTV storage management).
Surveillance: Familiarity with IP CCTV systems (Hikvision, Dahua, or similar) and Video Management Software (VMS) is a plus.
Proficiency in network administration and configuration, including LAN/WAN, VPN, routers, switches, CCTV and firewalls.
Strong knowledge of server administration, including operating systems (e.g., Windows Server, Linux), virtualization technologies, and server hardware.
Expertise in Surveillance installation, configuration and administration and experience in software development, scripting, and automation tools.
Detail-oriented, and have a good understanding of ERP solutions, Servers, IT security practices and access.
Professional certifications, such as Microsoft Certified, ERP, Networking, Programming as a plus advantages
Skills :-
Ability to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and troubleshoot system problems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with users, stakeholders, and team members.
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical individuals.
Collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and vendors.
Willingness to share knowledge and mentor junior team members.
Ability to provide training and guidance to end-users on system usage and best practices.
Ability to make informed decisions regarding system configurations, upgrades, and security measures.
Prioritization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Work Place: Addis Ababa
How To Apply
Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com with the subject line “ position title ’’and submit within seven working days from March 30,2026 up to April 07,2026.
N.B :-Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
