Center for Accelerated women’s Economic Empowerment Vacancy

The Center for Accelerated Women’s Economic Empowerment (CAWEE), established in 2004 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is a non-profit, trade promotion, membership organization supporting women in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in export.

CAWEE collaborates with various concerned development partners, including governments, UN agencies and international organizations, to empower women economically through capacity building, skills training, export markets facilitation, facilitating the creation of decent & fulfilling jobs, etc.

Position: Office Attendant/Front Office Assistant

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum BA Degree in Administrative Management, IT, Secretarial Science, Office Management or any other related field of study.
• Additional training or certification in office administration or related fields will be considered relevant.

Experience:

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Prior experience in guest reception, office administration or event coordination is an advantage;
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and e-mail communication;
• Familiarity with office equipment, including printers, copiers and scanners. 

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Punctuality and reliability.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based with occasional local errands.
• Regular interaction with staff, visitors and external partners.

Salary: Competitive

Employment Term: Annual Contract (Renewable based on performance and fund availability)

Location: Addis Ababa

 Closing Date: January 17, 2025

How To Apply

As part of your online application, please send your up-to-date CV (summarized not more than 3 pages) and one pager cover Letter explaining position, reference and your suitability against the essential  criteria in the job profile to hiwot@cawee-ethiopia.org

Instruction: Your PDF file name should indicate your name and position you are applying for. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for next assessment steps.

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.