Embassy of Ireland Job Vacancy 2025

Embassy of Ireland invites qualified applicants for the following job position. Ireland has enjoyed bilateral relations with Ethiopia since 1994, when its Embassy in Addis Ababa was first opened. Ireland’s engagement in Ethiopia is guided by the Government of Ireland’s general foreign policy which seeks to promote a more secure, just, fair and sustainable world.

The Embassy of Ireland, Addis Ababa is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, hardworking, proactive and flexible individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to fill the position of Temporary Maternity Cover for an Executive Assistant to Ambassador for six months.

The Executive Assistant will report to the Ambassador at the Embassy of Ireland. The role will engage regularly with the Ambassador and all other staff at the Embassy to ensure active engagement with stakeholders across the Department as well as the countries and international organizations of accreditation and other International /Local NGO’s.

Position: Executive Assistant to Ambassador

• Temporary Maternity Cover Embassy of Ireland, Ethiopia

Essential Requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• University undergraduate level qualification in a relevant field:
• Candidates must have at least five years experience in a related role, preferably which demonstrates executive secretary experience, and liaising with Government Offices, Embassies, INGOs, multilateral agencies.
• The candidate must be fully bilingual in English and Amharic
• The candidate must provide evidence of flexibility, efficiency and effectiveness showing strong organizational skills, attention to detail, able to work under pressure and to manage multiple tasks;
• The candidate should provide examples of being solutions-oriented, and committed to delivering results, including by adapting approach if necessary;
• The candidate must demonstrate using work based examples of providing excellent interpersonal skills, being persuasive, working in a team but also dealing effectively with people in external organisations;
• The candidate must demonstrate using examples, their working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel);

The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in the Ethiopia prior to recruitment.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• A good understanding of the work of an embassy, INGO/NGO
• The successful applicant will work alongside other local employees of the Embassy, and will report directly to the Ambassador in the Mission. Previous experience in the role of an Executive Assistance is desirable.

Terms and conditions of employment:

Selection Process:

Depending on the number of applications received, a short-listing of candidates to be called for a technical assessment and competency-based interview may be undertaken based on the Essential/Key Requirements above;

Location: Embassy of Ireland, Addis Ababa

Deadline: Monday 18th August 2025 at 17.00hrs

How To Apply

• Please read the job description carefully to ensure you meet the criteria required
• Please provide only the information most relevant to the role; skills; and experience listed in the job description/job advertisement
• Applications which do not meet the minimum requirements cannot be considered
• Refer to the job advertisement for the relevant details to ensure you are familiar with the instructions to submit your application before the deadline.
• In addition to completing the application form, please also submit your CV
• Interested and qualified applicants can apply using the link https://shorturl.at/D3OOg