Office Assistant

Job ID

2026-7713

Location

ET-Addis Ababa

Category

Local

Employment Status

Temporary

The Office Assistant has primary responsibility to open and close office building, provide tea and/or coffee service, photocopy, bind and run errands.

Reporting Structure:

• Position Reports To: Logistics Officer
• Positions Supervised: None

Responsibilities:

All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to;

• model the mission and values stated above
• participate in the business development process
• contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process
• make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability

Contract period - Temporary (three months)

• Open and close the office building 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) with hours from 7:00 AM until 6:30 PM.
• Ensure all office lights are turned off, and doors are securely locked at the end of the day.
• Maintain general orderliness and readiness of the office environment.
• Assist staff with routine office errands and operational support as needed.
• Support program teams during meetings and trainings by assisting with copying, binding, and preparation of materials.
• Assist with loading and unloading training or meeting materials when required.
• Prepare the serve tea and coffee for staff and visitors during meetings or upon request.
• Ensure meeting rooms are set up and ready when needed.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with staff and visitors.
• Provide courteous and responsive support to staff across the office.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor to support office operations.

• Completion of secondary school education (10^th/12^th grade or equivalent).
• Previous experience in office support or administrative assistant is an advantage.
• Basic communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks.

Abilities/Skills:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse teams.

Salary: Between 4,070 – 5,171.40 USD per annum.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

“Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

EEO is the Law

Application Deadline: March 17, 2026

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