Embassy of Switzerland Addis Ababa – Vacancy Announcement 2026
📍 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
📅 Application Deadline: 06 May 2026
About the Embassy of Switzerland
The Embassy of Switzerland in Addis Ababa represents Swiss interests in Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan, and the African Union. It runs cooperation programs in various regions of Ethiopia, including the Somali Region and Southern Oromia. The Embassy’s Security Officer oversees all security-related matters concerning the compound and staff travel, working closely with Switzerland’s Regional Security Advisor in Nairobi.
Position: Office Manager (Defense Attaché Unit)
Requirements
- Ethiopian or dual citizen (CHE-ETH).
- Mandatory proficiency in English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromo.
- Strong reputation, integrity, discretion, and courtesy.
- Interest in military/security-related issues.
Professional Experience
- Completed training (high school, college) in Business Administration or commercial apprenticeship (Swiss education system).
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in private sector, civil society, government, or international institutions.
- Strong knowledge of administrative and financial processes, including management tools.
Skills
- Excellent social and teamwork skills.
- Strong communication and organisational capacity.
- Ability to work independently under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility and high sense of responsibility.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
- Ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team.
- High level of integrity.
Administrative Unit & Duty Station
Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia – Old Airport, Addis Ababa
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- Motivation letter (max 1 page).
- Curriculum vitae (max 3 pages).
- Two references (mobile numbers only).
- Copies of relevant degrees, diplomas, and work certificates (if available).
📧 Applications must be sent in one email to: addisababa@eda.admin.ch
📝 Subject line: Application for Office Manager to the Defense Attaché Position
📅 Deadline: 06 May 2026
⚠️ Only compliant applications will be considered.
Start of Duty: 01 September 2026 or upon agreement.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.