CBM Ethiopia – External Vacancy Announcement

CBM Ethiopia Country Office invites qualified applicants for the following position:

1️⃣ HR Generalist

📍 Location: Ethiopia (Local Position)
⏰ Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
📄 Employment Type: Local contractual conditions (no expatriation)

📝 Job Summary

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing professional HR support and advisory services to employees and line managers throughout the employee lifecycle. The role ensures effective HR processes, compliance with labor laws, and efficient HR system management while contributing to organizational development and HR projects.

🌍 About the Organization

CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V. is an international development organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities. With over 100 years of professional experience, CBM works to address poverty as both a cause and consequence of disability and promotes inclusive societies worldwide.

📋 Key Responsibilities

Provide HR advice and support to employees and line managers on personnel and labor law matters
Ensure operational HR outcomes in cooperation with the Global HR Business Partner
Take responsibility for specific HR tasks within the HR team based on expertise
Develop, improve, and digitalize HR processes and systems
Maintain high-quality data management within HR systems
Manage and participate in HR projects and organizational initiatives
Coordinate HR capacity support across different country programs
Strengthen collaboration within the global HR community
Manage external service providers related to HR services
Engage in professional HR development and networking to stay updated with best practices

🎓 Education Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in:

Human Resource Management
Business Administration
Related fields or comparable HR qualification

💼 Experience Requirement

Professional experience in Human Resources within an international organization, NGO, or company

📚 Additional Requirements

Knowledge of Ethiopian labor laws
Understanding of international labor regulations is an advantage
Experience in office administration is beneficial
Strong digital mindset and openness to organizational change

🧠 Required Competencies

Human Resource Management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Independent and structured working style
Intercultural awareness and teamwork
Commitment to continuous improvement and efficiency
Professional proficiency in English and local official language

✝ Organizational Values

Applicants should:

Adhere to CBM’s Code of Conduct
Identify with the Christian values and mission of CBM

🎁 What CBM Offers

Meaningful work in a global organization focused on disability-inclusive development
Fair salary and social benefits based on local employment conditions
A collaborative and diverse working environment with strong team spirit
Opportunities for professional growth and innovation