Organization: Expertise France
Project: ECOTRADE Project – Supporting AFCFTA Implementation in Ethiopia
Location: Addis Ababa (Office‑based)
Employment Type: Full‑time
Career Level: Junior (1–3 years)
Application Deadline: May 27, 2026
Number of Positions: 1
About the Project
The EU‑funded ECOTRADE Project supports Ethiopia’s implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA), focusing on private‑sector‑led value chain development, regional integration, and job creation. The project aligns with Ethiopia’s Home‑Grown Economic Reform Agenda, the Ten‑Year Perspective Development Plan, the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Position: Project Assistant
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Project Team
- Maintain shared digital storage systems and manage project documentation
- Coordinate with Finance, Logistics, and Procurement teams for compliance
- Manage project calendars, meetings, and correspondence
- Draft meeting notes and track agreed actions
- Conduct desk research to inform project decisions
- Support logistical planning for events, workshops, and missions
- Liaise with service providers and ensure smooth event delivery
- Provide on‑the‑ground support during project activities
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Business Management, Economics, or related fields (ongoing acceptable)
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Project Assistant (international development partner experience preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; knowledge of digital work tools
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in multicultural environments
- Experience with donor‑funded projects (EU, GIZ, AFD, Expertise France) is an advantage
Terms of Employment
- Full‑time, office‑based in Addis Ababa
- Salary & Benefits: As per organizational scale
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter via the Expertise France career portal:
👉 Apply & Details
📅 Deadline: May 27, 2026 (Expertise France reserves the right to pre‑select before the deadline)
Only applications submitted through the career portal will be considered.