Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a publicly-funded, non-for profit German political foundation registered in Ethiopia as a “foreign organization” in accordance with the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No 1113/2019. With offices in more than 100 countries, KAS promotes democracy, the Rule of Law, Social Market Economy and human rights and fosters political exchanges. For its new Country Office in Ethiopia, KAS is looking for a Project Assistant under the current funding period by the Federal German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) until 31 December 2022. This position is a definite work contract of 16 months, ideally starting on 01 September 2021.

The Project Assistant is assisting the Project Managers in planning, implementing and evaluating the activities of the KAS Country Office Ethiopia in Ethiopia and in relation with the African Union. The position also includes assuring the external visibility of the project activities.

We strongly encourage women to apply for the opening.

Job description:

The Project Assistant works under the supervision of the Country Representative and of the Project Managers for KAS’ activities in Ethiopia and in relation with the African Union.

Project management:

Financial administration

Qualifications, experiences and competencies:

• Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, Communications or another relevant field

Work experience:

• At least five (3) years of relevant professional work experience in office and project management (work experience in the field of development and communication is an advantage; familiarity with the politics of Ethiopia and the African Union)

Competencies:

• Interest in the work in the field of democracy, the Rule of Law, Social Market Economy and human rights in Ethiopia and in relation to the African Union
• Ability to work in an international environment
• Able to work independently and highly meticulous
• Well-developed team player skills
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and to work under the pressure of rigid deadlines and conflicting priorities;
• Ability to communicate detailed information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing;
• Excellent ability in planning and keeping schedules
• Strong research skills
• Strong writing skills
• Strong Social Media skills and visibility (experience in taking pictures, producing audio and video is an advantage)
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft office, in particular Excel;
• Willingness and openness to be trained and use the in-house accountancy and document management system of Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
• Ability to participate as a contributing member of an international and customer-oriented team;

Languages:

• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English (C1) are mandatory for this role
• Fluency in Amharic
• Fluency in French and other local languages of Ethiopia are an advantage