JOB OVERVIEW
- Organization: Ethiopian National Association of the Blind (ENAB)
- Position: Personal Assistant – Braille Section
- Location: Bahirdar and Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
- Job Type: One-year contract (renewable based on performance and fund availability)
- Salary & Benefits: Gross monthly salary of ETB 5,000 + ETB 1,500 transport allowance
- Posted Date: August 2025
- Application Deadline: August 25, 2025
About ENAB
The Ethiopian National Association of the Blind (ENAB) is Ethiopia’s first organization dedicated to people with disabilities, operating for over 65 years to promote the rights and inclusion of individuals with visual impairments. ENAB collaborates with local and international organizations to enhance opportunities, accessibility, and empowerment for visually impaired communities across Ethiopia.
Position: Personal Assistant – Braille Section
Purpose of the Role:
To assist employees with disabilities, enabling them to perform their duties effectively and independently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Filing and managing documents
- Retrieving materials that are out of reach
- Accompanying employees in the office, workshops, or meetings
- Providing travel assistance during fieldwork or official trips
- Reading handwritten or hardcopy materials for employees with visual impairments
- Converting inaccessible texts into accessible formats
- Performing additional tasks as assigned
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma (Level IV Certificate) in any Social Science field
- 0 years of professional experience; volunteering experience in personal assistance, secretarial services, or office management is an advantage
- Commitment and willingness to work with persons with disabilities
- Good computer skills
- Knowledge of Amharic required; Wolaita language mandatory for Wolaita Sodo office applicants
Required Skills:
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent typing, note-taking, and report-writing abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and internet browsing
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Trustworthy, patient, empathetic, and respectful
Location:
- Bahirdar City
- Wolaita Sodo City
Contract Duration: One year (renewable based on funding and performance)
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their CV and credentials in person at the following locations:
- Wolaita Sodo Office: Wolaita Sodo City, Otona, Wolaita Sodo School of the Blind
- Bahirdar Office: In front of Kidane Mihret Church, Yirga Dubale Building, Office No. 122
Deadline: August 25, 2025
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