U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Vacancy – Non‑Immigrant Visa Assistant

U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Vacancy – Non‑Immigrant Visa Assistant

Employer: U.S. Mission to Ethiopia
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application Window: February 11 – February 25, 2026
Salary: USD $11,806 per year
Employment Type: Full‑time

Position: Non‑Immigrant Visa Assistant

Education Requirement:

• Completion of high school

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum 2 years in regulation/law application, customer service, public contact, or problem‑solving

Language Requirement:

• Good working knowledge of English (spoken, read, written)
• Fluent in Amharic (spoken, read, written)
• Language skills may be tested

Job Knowledge:

• Understanding of local governmental organizations
• Familiarity with immigration law and practices
• Awareness of cultural and social practices

Responsibilities & Evaluation

Applicants will be evaluated based on:

• Education, experience, language proficiency, and knowledge/skills/abilities
• Completion of the ERA application form with all required documents
• Possible pre‑employment language or skills test

Equal Opportunity Statement

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity in employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the ERA portal.

Next Steps:

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email or phone for tests or interviews.

This role is a strong entry point into the U.S. Mission for candidates with customer service and regulatory experience plus bilingual proficiency in English and Amharic.