Embassy of Switzerland Vacancy 2025

The Embassy of Switzerland in Addis Abeba is representing Swiss interests in Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan and towards the African Union. The Embassy runs cooperation programs in various regions of Ethiopia, namely in the Somali Region and in Southern Oromo.

The Embassy’s Security Officer is in charge of all security related matters concerning the Embassy compound and travels of Embassy staff in Ethiopia as well as overall assessments of the security situation in the country. He or she regularly exchanges with Switzerland’s Regional Security Advisor based at the Swiss Embassy in Nairobi.

Position: Security Officer

Requirements & Professional Experience:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
• 5 years or more of professional experience in security in a leading position, preferably for an embassy or an international organization.
• Experience in risk management for embassies/organizations active in the field.
• Excellent English, orally and written, Amharic. German and/or French are a plus.
• Proficient in the use of computers and issuing documents.
• Highest degree of loyalty, reliability, and discreetness.
• Ability to work both, independently and in a team.
• Ability to think and communicate in a structured way.
• Personal authority, understanding of multi-cultural teams and the importance of security as a collaborative effort.
• Willingness to work hands-on on security infrastructure and emergency maintenance
• Willingness to conduct regular field visits over several days and in all parts of the country.

Administrative Unit & Duty Station: Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia (Addis Abeba)

How To Apply

The Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia is currently advertising one (1) position of Security Officer to support the Embassy Team in Addis Abeba. The modalities of employment and application for the advertised position include the following elements:

• The position will be based at the Embassy of Switzerland in Old Airport, Addis Abeba.
• Applicants should possess a valid employment permit in Ethiopia. No work permits will be processed by the Embassy of Switzerland directly.
• Applications should be neatly formatted and drafted in excellent English.
• Applications should include (1) a motivation letter (maximum one page); (2) a curriculum vitae (maximum two pages); (3) two reference persons to be contacted for feedback from previous employments (mobile phone numbers only); and (4) copies of relevant university degrees and other diplomas, incl. work certificates (if available). The motivation letter and CV are to be submitted in Microsoft Word format only.
• Applications should be sent in one single email to the following address: addisababa@eda.admin.ch. Application deadline is February 20, 2025.
• The subject of the application email should state the exact following words:
  “Application for Security Officer Position, Embassy of Switzerland in Addis Abeba”.
• The motivation letter should be addressed to “Head of Political Affairs, Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia”.
• Only applications 100% compliant with the above criteria will be considered.
• The foreseen start of duty is at the earliest convenience.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted after February 20, 2025, for interviews and written tests at the Embassy of Switzerland in Addis Abeba. Non-shortlisted candidates will not be contacted.