Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia Vacancy

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. Habitat for Humanity has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand-up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home.

Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia (HFHE) is a branch of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). HEHE is currently operating under Africa Habitat for Humanity International. Since it started operation in 1993, Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia has supported thousands of families and individuals.  Initially focused on mortgage houses for families affected by poverty and other vulnerabilities, the organization has expanded its efforts to incorporate vulnerable group housing, urban slum upgrading, urban resilience building, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and Disaster Risk Reduction Response (DR3)-WASH Resilience Building.

Position: Intern Administrative Assistant

Minimum Required:

• Education: BA in Management, Business Management. or secretarial and Office Management

Skill Required

• Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, good time management, creative, with the ability to communicate in a professional manner
• Ability to work well independently, and within a team
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and HFHE’s mission

The ideal candidates are expected to be active supporters of HFHI’s Core Values:

•  Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
• Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular. 
• Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.

Location: Addis Ababa

Closing date: October 12, 2024 

How To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their non–non-returnable application letter, and CV by quoting the position” Intern Administrative Assistant “in the subject line with contact details of three work-related referees, (including HR and immediate supervisor) through hfheapplication@habitatethiopia.org.  

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The closing date for submitting applications is within 10 working days of this announcement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.