Addis Ababa University Job Vacancy Announcement

📌 Position: Administrative Assistant

📍 Duty Station: School of Public Health, Seferselam Campus, Addis Ababa
📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Contractual (6 months, with possible extension)
🗓 Application Deadline: Within 7 working days from the date of announcement
📁 Reports To: BIRD Lab Manager

🏢 About the Project

The Behavioral Health Sciences Unit of the School of Public Health (SPH) at Addis Ababa University, in collaboration with UNICEF Ethiopia, is launching the Behavioral Health Insights Research and Design (BIRD) Lab. The lab focuses on innovative behavioral interventions, real-time research, and capacity building to address pressing public health challenges in Ethiopia and the broader region.

🎯 Scope of the Role

The Administrative Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day administrative operations of the BIRD Lab, ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient work environment, and assisting with document handling, logistics, and office coordination.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

🔹 Administrative Support

Organize and maintain office documents, schedules, and files
Answer calls and manage inquiries and messages
Assist in planning meetings, events, and conferences

🔹 Messenger Duties

Deliver and collect documents and packages on time
Log and track all deliveries and collections
Handle materials responsibly and safely

🔹 Office Maintenance

Ensure cleanliness and order of office and common areas
Track and manage office supplies and restocking needs
Maintain a professional, welcoming office atmosphere

🔹 General Support

Perform errands (e.g., post office runs, material purchases)
Manage incoming/outgoing mail and courier items
Assist with any additional tasks assigned by the BIRD Lab Manager

👤 Qualification Requirements

Education: BA Degree in Accounting & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related social sciences
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience