Assistant Clerks at the Visa and Consular Section

Job Description

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Addis Ababa seeks to recruit a suitably qualified applicants

for a limited period of employment until 31 March 2025.

The job description is as follows:

• Handling and initial assessment of visa applications
• Conducting interviews at the counter
• Entering of applicant’s data into the electronic visa system
• Dealing with client queries by phone, email or in person
• Providing translation and interpretation from Amharic to English or vice versa
• Administrative support of the Entry Clearance Officers
  

Within the legal framework applicants with severe disabilities will receive preferential treatment, if they possess the same professional qualifications as their competitors.

Job Requirement

• B.A. or professional experience in the administrative field

• Excellent knowledge of Amharic and English (both compulsory)

• Preferably sufficient command of the German language in reading and writing (applicants with higher language proficiency in German will be preferred)

• Knowledge of the following language will be considered an asset: Tigrinya, Somali, Oromo, Arabic, French

• Working knowledge of standard IT programs (Word, Excel and similar)

We expect:

• Equitable, honest and professional behaviour with both the public and colleagues

• Reliability, commitment and dedication to the job

• Interest and ability to work in a service-oriented environment

• Willingness to obtain a working knowledge of special software used in the visa section

• Capable to work in a team, showing politeness and respect