JOB OVERVIEW
- Company: Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
- Position: Accounting & Administrative Assistant
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Application Deadline: August 11, 2025
ABOUT THE EMBASSY
The Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Addis Ababa represents Luxembourg’s diplomatic interests in Ethiopia and the African Union. The Embassy fosters strong bilateral ties, international cooperation, and effective multilateral engagement. Working with the Embassy means contributing to a small but high-performing team focused on diplomacy, administrative excellence, and international development.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Embassy is recruiting a highly skilled and reliable Accounting & Administrative Assistant to support daily operations. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in finance management, secretarial duties, and coordinating diplomatic engagements. This role demands integrity, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage day-to-day accounting tasks using Microsoft Excel
- Handle Embassy correspondence, communication, and calendar management
- Oversee archiving of official Embassy documents
- Liaise with embassies, UN agencies, and the African Union for coordination of meetings and events
- Support financial operations: track payments, manage liquidities, and oversee Embassy expenditures
- Ensure proper execution of maintenance contracts and transactions for expatriate staff residences
- Assist in organizing official visits and events both within and outside Embassy premises
- Support staff with administrative formalities (diplomatic ID, driver’s license, etc.)
- Perform other duties assigned by the Head of Mission and Deputy Head of Mission
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Completed secondary education or equivalent (higher education is a plus)
- Fluent in English and Amharic (both written and spoken)
- Intermediate knowledge of French (fluency is an advantage)
- Proven experience in budgets, accounting, and financial management
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills
- High levels of discretion, integrity, and responsibility
- Flexible, resilient, and calm under pressure
- Team player, eager to work in a small and dynamic diplomatic environment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The employment contract and salary will comply with Ethiopian labor laws.
- This is a locally recruited position, with no diplomatic privileges.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit the following documents by August 11, 2025:
- Cover letter written in French or English
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) in French or English
- Copies of relevant diplomas and certificates
- Contact details of previous employers for reference
Submit your application to:addisabeba.amb@mae.etat.lu
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a written test (accounting and writing) and participate in an interview.
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