House Manager, US Embassy

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The House Manager is responsible for the efficient running of the Chief of Mission residence through a well-planned and coordinated leadership, guidance, and teamwork. The incumbent conducts planning and executing events for guests, scheduling and organizing household and maintenance work inside and outside the home, inventory and supply management, light housekeeping, and repairs, assisting with food and beverage preparation/serving, and other duties as assigned. The House Manager will supervise 3 employees and report to the Office Management Specialist

Job Requirement

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Required Education: completion of high school is required
•  Required Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in managing a residence and supervising employees, cooking, planning, and organizing events in any embassy or diplomatic mission and foreign nationals’ residences is required
• Language Requirement: Excellent skills in speaking and listening English and Amharic are required. (This may be tested)

Skills and Abilities

• Good customer service. Ability to build team spirit and perform as a good member and leader of a group
• Basic computer skills and high level of communication and ability to work under stressful situation are required
• Be adaptable to a frequently changing schedule, including evening and weekend work
• WORK HOURS: Full-time (40 hours/week). Availability for evening and weekend work is required

SALARY: 20,434.00 birr per month

How to Apply

OPENING DATE: March 06, 2022

CLOSING DATE: March 20, 2022

Note: A non-citizen of the host country applicant (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident must have the required work/resident permit to be eligible for consideration

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fixed term contract until the employer permanently departs post or until one-month prior notice is provided by either the employer or the employee or the employee is dismissed for cause.

Probationary Period – 60 workdays

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

• One page cover letter-explaining why you are qualified for the job and also mention your current salary and benefit package
• Curriculum Vitae – maximum 2 pages
• Copy of education and letter(s) of work experience
• Copy of work/residence permit for a non-citizen of the host country

The above information should reach the Human Resources Office, American Embassy, via P.O. Box 1014, Addis Ababa on or before the closing date.

Note: Failure to submit the required documents will subject to disqualification. Late applications will not be considered