Austrian Embassy Development Cooperation – Trainee Job Vacancy 2025 (Addis Ababa)

The Coordination Office for Development Cooperation (CO) at the Austrian Embassy in Addis Ababa is responsible for coordinating and implementing bilateral development cooperation between Ethiopia and Austria. The office engages in:

• Policy Dialogue on development priorities
• Project Monitoring for programs funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA)

Current thematic focuses include Inclusive Governance, Resilience Building, Higher Education, and Humanitarian Assistance.

The Embassy is now seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Trainee to support administrative, communication, financial, and program-related tasks.

⭐ Position: Trainee – Austrian Embassy Development Cooperation

• Number of Positions: 1
• Location: Addis Ababa (Office-based)
• Career Level: Junior (1–3 years)
• Employment Type: Contract
• Deadline: December 14, 2025

Job Description

The Trainee position provides structured support across three functional areas:

1. Office Management Support (60%)

Administrative & Organizational Tasks

• Register and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Prepare general letters, copy, bind, and organize office documents
• Attend incoming calls and make outgoing calls when required
• Maintain updated information on hotels, vehicle rental services, and airfare options

Logistics & Travel Support

• Assist in duty travel arrangements (flight booking, hotel reservations, itineraries)
• Schedule meetings and appointments using Outlook calendar

Office Management

• Assist in procurement of office supplies (stationery, cleaning materials, equipment)
• Update the office inventory list
• Support HR tasks such as leave and sick-leave tracking

2. Petty Cash & Financial Support (20%)

• Handle petty cash and advances according to office rules
• Maintain the petty cash book and prepare monthly cash counts

3. Communication, Knowledge Management & Documentation (20%)

• Support communication activities in coordination with ADA’s communication team
• Assist with preparation of social media content
• Draft internal communication inputs for the ADA intranet
• Support photo selection and documentation in line with ADA visibility guidelines

About You – Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Finance, Accounting, or related fields

Work Experience

• 6 months to 1 year experience in local or international organizations (internships included)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and spoken English
• Good command of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable personality
• Ability to manage priorities effectively and learn quickly

Core Skills (Advantageous)

• Project management
• Active listening
• Communication & attention to detail
• Business development awareness
• Financial administration
• Account management

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should send their updated CV through:

📧 Email: nahom.solomon@ethiojobs.net
📌 Subject line: Trainee - Austrian Embassy Development Cooperation

Alternatively, applications may be submitted through the organization’s website.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.