Organization background: The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) was established in 1991 as a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-religious professional association. The EEA has interrelated objectives of supporting economic policy design through producing reliable and independent scientific evidence; enhancing economics and development research and dissemination; promoting the discipline of economics; serving as a platform for dialogue on economic issues; promoting the professional interest of its members; and facilitating professional networking between Ethiopian economists and those in other countries

• An Executive Secretary's primary role is to act as a central point of contact,

• ensuring smooth operation and effective communication by providing high-level administrative

• support to executives, managing their schedules, correspondence, and other essential tasks

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the executive's schedule, including appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.

• Coordinate meetings, conferences, and events, ensuring all necessary arrangements are made.

• Manage email correspondence, prioritizing and forwarding important messages.

• Handle and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, letters, and memos.

• Draft and proofread letters, reports, and other documents as needed

• Maintain organized files and records, ensuring information is easily accessible

• Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

• Make travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation.

• Submit and reconcile expense reports.

• Provide general office support, including ordering supplies, managing office equipment, and greeting visitors.

• Maintain contact lists and other relevant information.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by executives.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Requirements

Requirements (Job Specification):

Education:

•  A bachelor degree in Secretarial Science, administrative/Office management, or other relevant fields of study.
  
  Experience:

•  Seven or more years of progressively responsible work experience in generaladministrative/executive secretary work.
   

Knowledge & Skills

• Application of common business processes, practical business support, methods, procedures, and systems used in the area of work; good communication skills; ability to proactively identify and recommend areas for improvement to the design and delivery of specialized services, experience in coordinating the work of others and self; and ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience in a multicultural setting is an advantage. Additional knowledge related to the field of economics is also an advantage.
  
  Language skills: 

• Fluency in Amharic and English
  
  Salary: 

• The minimum starting salary for this position is 17,099 (Seventeen thousand ninety-nine). with the potential for higher offer-based experience and qualifications.
  
  Required: One (1)
  
  Place of work: Addis Ababa, EEA office.
  
  Date of application: Within seven (7) days from the date of announcement.

How To Apply

Interested applicants can submit their non-returnable application letter and updated CV with educational

and other relevant documents through THIS LINK
Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

Name of the position you have applied for

Summary of your qualifications and experience

Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job