The Ethiopian Airlines Group is recruiting highly experienced technical, engineering, financial, and administrative professionals for its Project Management Office (PMO) overseeing major aviation infrastructure developments.
Engineering & Infrastructure Positions
1. Planning & Scheduling Expert
- Education & Experience: * BSc in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, OR
- MSc in Project/Construction Management with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
- Core Duties: Create, maintain, and update the project Master Schedule; identify and analyze Critical Path (CP) activities; integrate Contractor (EPC) schedules and draft delay mitigation plans.
2. Geotechnical Engineer
- Education: Minimum of a BSc Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering (with a Geotech specialization).
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience, including at least 2 years focused on foundation design and soil mechanics for large-scale civil/structural projects.
- Core Duties: Review and approve geotechnical investigation reports and foundation designs (piles, raft); provide expert technical input on soil stability and compaction testing.
3. Hydrologist
- Education: Minimum of a BSc Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Hydrology.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in hydrological modeling and design for large infrastructure or urban developments.
- Core Duties: Review watershed analysis and floodplain mapping; oversee the design of large-scale stormwater drainage systems and culverts for airfield and landside areas.
4. Sr. Surveyor
- Education: Minimum of a BSc Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering.
- Experience: Minimum of 9 years of experience, including at least 2 years as a Senior Surveyor on large-scale civil works or airport infrastructure.
- Core Duties: Establish the primary geodetic control network (horizontal and vertical); verify contractor as-built surveys and cut/fill volume calculations using GPS/GNSS, total stations, and laser scanning.
Project Controls, Legal & Document Management
5. Cost Controller
- Education: Minimum of an MSc Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 9 years of experience in cost control, budget management, and financial forecasting for major projects.
- Special Requirement: Strong, proven background in FIDIC contract pricing and costing.
- Core Duties: Maintain the PMO cost model; track financial commitments and expenditures; provide monthly cash flow projections and budget variance analyses.
6. Document Controllers (3 Openings)
- Division A: Supporting Facilities & Ancillary Buildings
- Division B: Early Works & Offsite Links
- Division C: Main Buildings, GTC & ATC
- Education & Experience: * BA Degree in Information Management, Business Administration, or Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience on major engineering projects and expert proficiency in E-DMS platforms, OR
- College Diploma in the same fields with a minimum of 7 years of direct experience.
- Core Duties: Manage the receipt, registration, indexing, and distribution of drawings, specifications, RFIs, and transmittals using the Electronic Document Management System (E-DMS). Enforce strict version control.
7. Lawyer
- Education: Minimum of an LL.B Degree.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in construction law or corporate law.
- Core Duties: Support the Senior Lawyer in contract reviews, compile legal documentation for disputes, and assist with regulatory compliance filings.
Finance, IT & Communications Roles
8. Cash Flow Specialist
- Education: Minimum of a BA Degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Experience: Minimum of 9 years of experience in cash flow management for large-scale corporate or infrastructure projects.
- Core Duties: Manage project cash flow forecasting, track liquidity, and deliver financial control reporting.
9. Disbursement Expert
- Education: Minimum of a BA Degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Experience: Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in financial control, cash management, and disbursement, preferably in project finance.
- Core Duties: Manage all project disbursements and contractor/vendor payment requests; ensure absolute compliance with contractual terms, PMO financial policy, and investor/lender requirements.
10. IT Expert
- Education: Minimum of a BSc Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical support or help desk roles within an enterprise-level corporate environment.
- Core Duties: Manage deployment, licensing, and support for specialized engineering software (Primavera, AutoCAD, ETAB, Adobe Pro); oversee PMO IT equipment and maintain LAN connectivity.
11. Media Monitoring and Feedback Officer
- Education: Minimum of a BA Degree in Journalism or Public Relations.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in professional media monitoring and public feedback analysis.
- Core Duties: Track media coverage, analyze public feedback, and prepare project perception reports for leadership.
12. Communication Officer
- Education: Minimum of a BA Degree in Public Relations or Communications.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Core Duties: Develop project communication materials, manage media relations, and support public relations campaigns.
General Job Parameters
- Language Requirement: Excellent command of written and spoken English is mandatory.
- Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
- Registration Window: May 21, 2026, up to May 27, 2026 (In 3 days)
Mandatory Document Portfolio for Application
Applicants must present original documents alongside clear, physical copies of the following credentials. Missing foundational records will lead to automatic disqualification:
- Latest educational credentials, degrees, and official transcripts.
- Verified work experience letters matching the required timelines.
- 8th-Grade Ministry Card & Birth Certificate (issued exclusively by a recognized City Administration).
- Grade 10 and Grade 12 national certificates (as applicable).
- Valid Kebele ID Card (copied back and forth).
⚠️ Verification Warning: Presenting false or inflated information regarding academic credentials or years of experience will result in immediate disqualification or criminal termination at any phase of discovery.
How to Apply
- Submission Mode: In-Person Only. Qualified candidates must bring their organized document portfolio directly to the registration office located at:
Ethiopian Airlines Headquarters
Ethiopian Airports Building
Group Recruitment and Placement Office
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia