Ethiopian Capital Market Authority Vacancy Announcement

The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) is established by Capital Market Proclamation No. 1248/2021 as an autonomous Federal Regulatory Authority. ECMA’s objective is to ensure a fair, efficient, and orderly capital market environment for the issuance and trading of securities.

ECMA grants licenses for securities exchange, derivative exchange, security depository and clearing companies, capital market service providers, over-the-counter trading facilities, and other regulated activities. It also oversees trading in primary and secondary markets, the use of electronic trading platforms for securities, and activities of self-regulatory organizations.

Position: Executive Assistant

Skill and Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Secretarial Science, or a related field from an accredited institution
• 6 years of relevant working experience

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Director General and Deputy Director General’s office, including tracking diaries, scheduling meetings, drafting memos, and managing external communication.
• Compose and prepare correspondence, acknowledgment letters, and other important memos.
• Coordinate and arrange meetings, prepare agendas, and manage facilities.
• Participate in meetings to take notes for future distribution and follow-up.
• Edit and complete first drafts for written communications to external stakeholders.
• Plan, coordinate, and ensure the General Director and Deputy Director General’s schedule is followed and respected.
• Prioritize and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Director General Officer, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the Director General office and internal departments, maintaining credibility, trust, and support with senior management staff.
• Prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously, and proactively follow up projects to successful completion, often under deadline pressures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Location:
Addis Ababa

Deadline: August 3, 2024

Application Procedure:
Please send your CV and application letter, including answers to the following questions, online:

1. Why do you want to work for the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority?
2. What are your greatest achievements?
3. What is your basic salary expectation?

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an assessment by ECMA.

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