U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Job Vacancies – March 2026

U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Job Vacancies – March 2026

Employer: U.S. Department of State – Embassy Addis Ababa
Industry: Diplomacy / Consular & Economic Services
Employment Type: Full‑time
Application Deadline: March 23 & March 30, 2026 (depending on position)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Open Positions

1. Commercial Specialist (U.S. Citizen EFMs Only)

• Salary: USD $61,323 per year (FP‑05, equivalent to FSN‑10)
• Security Clearance: Top Secret required
• Appointment Type: Family Member Appointment (FMA), not to exceed 5 years
• Responsibilities:
  • Promote bilateral trade and U.S. investment in Ethiopia.
  • Support U.S. Government trade agencies not represented at post.
  • Coordinate reporting, outreach, and U.S. Government visits/events.
• Qualifications:
  • BA in Economics, Business, Finance, Public Policy, or Statistics.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in economics, business, government, investment promotion, or international trade.
  • Strong knowledge of Ethiopian economic/political environment and global trade systems.
  • Excellent data analysis, communication, and computer skills.

2. Consular Assistant (General) – All Interested Applicants/All Sources

• Salary: USD $11,806 per year (LE‑7)
• Security Clearance: Public Trust – Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent (subject to probation)
• Responsibilities:
  • Handle Immigrant, Non‑Immigrant, Asylee/Refugee, fiancée, adoption, and Congressional correspondence.
  • Manage consular staff travel arrangements, correspondence, and databases.
  • Support consular events, visitors, and HR tracking.
  • Interpret during consular interviews and assist with IT systems.
• Qualifications:
  • Completion of high school education.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in administration, government services, or para‑professional work.
  • Fluency in English and Amharic (spoken, reading, writing).
  • Knowledge of U.S. immigration law, USCIS regulations, and Ethiopian civil law.
  • Strong IT, database, and client service skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.
• Benefits for Eligible Family Members (EFMs) discussed with HR Office.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa ERA portal:

👉 Apply Here – U.S. Embassy ERA Portal

Required Documents:

• Work experience records
• Educational certificates
• Resume/CV
• Computer training certificate (if applicable)
• For EFMs: Sponsor’s travel orders, passport copy, DD‑214 (if applicable), SF‑50 (if applicable)

Important Notes:

• Applications must be complete and submitted before the respective deadlines.
• Selected candidates must be able to start within 4 weeks of clearance.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.