The U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the below vacant position. To view a current list of all available positions and to apply online, please visit

Basic Function of Position:

Working in the Regional Security Office (RSO), the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) conducts security investigations and maintains liaison with local police and other security and law enforcement officials. The FSNI assists the RSO team in coordinating protection for post personnel and visiting U.S. government officials, obtaining and reporting on information concerning potential security threats to post personnel, facilities, or information.

Vacancy Announcement Number: Addis-2023-002

Work Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Salary: Ordinarily Resident (OR): Position Grade: FSN-8, – 12,764.00 USD per year.

Not Ordinarily Resident: FP-06

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

NOTE: For ordinarily resident employees, salary will be paid in local currency using the established exchange rate

Duration of Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

Job Requirements

Required Education: A minimum of two (2) years University Studies is required.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, military, private security, or investigation is required.

Language Requirement:

• Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing of English is required. (This may be tested)
• Level 4 (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing of Amharic is required. (This may be tested)

Skills and abilities:

• A valid Ethiopian II grade driver’s license is required. Must have had a valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years. (Driving may be tested).
• Must attach the driver’s license under “Driving license”.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to conduct investigations with utmost discretion
• Ability to draft correspondence and reports in English; and skills in
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications. (This may be tested)
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.