how Embassy of Canada Common Services Assistant at the Embassy of Canada in Ethiopia 2025

The Embassy of Canada in Ethiopia is actively seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Common Services Assistant in Material Management. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all segments of the community. We believe in merit-based selection, ensuring that every candidate is evaluated fairly. Our organization fosters a workplace culture that values respect, teamwork, and collaboration. We are dedicated to creating an environment free from harassment and discrimination, while also promoting continuous learning and skill development for our employees.

Key Responsibilities

As a Common Services Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Embassy’s operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising contractors and technical workers.
• Providing comprehensive office administration support, including maintaining records and filing systems.
• Preparing routine reports and handling invoices or procurement documents.
• Coordinating supplies and ensuring efficient material management.

Educational Requirements

Candidates must provide proof of their educational qualifications, which include:

• A University Degree.

Experience:

• Work experience in supervising contractors and/or technical workers
• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in providing office administration support, including tasks such as maintaining records and filing systems, preparing routine reports, handling invoices or procurement documents, and coordinating supplies. 

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Civil, Electromechanical)  or related field degree (Construction, Project Management)
• Experience working in a diplomatic mission, a government agency, or an international organization;
• Experience working in Project Management or Construction
• Experience working with SAP or similar software

Language:

• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Fluency in spoken and written Amharic

*Language will be assessed further during the process. 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

Salary: 14,694 USD

Location: Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia

Closing date for application: 27 May, 2025 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +3:00

How To Apply:

You must submit your application using the “Apply online” function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.

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Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.

Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.

Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to [email protected] prior to the closing date.

Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.