USA Embassy – Part Time Job in Ethiopia
The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Experienced Event Assistant/Representational Caretaker.
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Position: Experienced Event Assistant/Representational Caretaker
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Experience with laundry, ironing, and mending. Experience organizing and stocking supplies.
- Experience staffing events.
- Experience working as part of a team and independently. Experience reporting anomalies.
- Clear thinker, collaborator, communicator, problem-solver under pressure.
- Must exercise effective judgment.
- It must be numerate.
- Excellent skills in spoken and written English required (English language skills will be tested).
- Ethiopian nationality or a valid residency and work permit for non- Ethiopian nationals.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
- Carries out the Residence Manager’s directives related to all routines, schedules and standards affecting the overall appearance and functioning of the residence.
- Responsible for daily cleaning and regular deep cleaning of personal and representational space.
- Manages all laundry. Cleans, irons, steams and folds clothing and bed and bath linens.
- Responsible for dry cleaning and mending.
- Responsible for all special care items.
- Organizes and maintains all closets and dressers. Cares for shoes.
- Responsible for stocking and organizing cleaning and laundry supplies and products. Responsible for maintaining paper supplies such as toilet paper, napkins, tissues, and trash bags.
- Responsible for reporting repairs needed to the House Manager.
- Assists with packing and unpacking for travel and relocation.
- Assists with setting up, serving, and clean-up before and after events.
- Assists all other staff, including culinary and household staff and the Residence Manager as needed.
- Responsible for remembering requests and preferences.
- Responsible for reporting all safety and security concerns
- Responsible for administering First Aid as needed.
- Experience cleaning and maintaining living spaces and their contents.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fixed term contract until the employer permanently departs post, until one-month prior notice is provided by either the employer or the employee, a one-month base salary payment in lieu of one-month prior notice is provided by the employer to the employee, or the employee is dismissed for cause.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 60 workdays
Working Hours: Part-time (24 hours/week). Availability for evening and weekend work is required.
SALARY: Negotiable
CLOSING DATE: August 14, 2024
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit the following documents in English to be considered:
- One page cover-letter explaining why you are qualified for the job and noting your current salary and benefits.
- Curriculum Vitae – maximum two (2) pages.
- Copy of educational documents and letter(s) of work experience.
- For Ethiopian nationals, copy of national ID.
- For non-Ethiopian nationals, copies of work and residency permits.
The above information should be emailed to the Human Resources Office, American Embassy, Addis Ababa via AddisORE@state.gov on or before the closing date. The email subject must say “Event Assistant/Representational Caretaker.”
Failure to submit the required documents will result in disqualification.
Late applications will not be considered.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia.