Application Deadline: July 09, 2026
Position: HR Officer (Fresh Graduate) — Entry Level
Employment Track: Full-Time, Permanent Position
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Corporate Head Office
K.Mikedem General Import and Export, along with its prominent sister companies (KKGW, KROTAJ, and PORCHLIGHT), has been a pioneer in the highly successful import and export sector for over twenty years in Ethiopia. Renowned for exporting premium agricultural outputs like sesame, oilseeds, and spices, as well as serving as the primary importer of leading home supply materials and Midea Electronics, our firm operates with a strong corporate social responsibility model. We are launching an entry-level intake for high-achieving recent graduates to join our human resource management pipeline.
Position Summary & Scope of Work
As an HR Officer (Fresh Graduate), you will serve as an essential coordinator for day-to-day human resource operations and administrative procedures. Core duties include:
- Supporting HR operations and managing everyday administrative, departmental workflow tasks.
- Assisting with recruitment coordination, including scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and accurately maintaining candidate records.
- Facilitating seamless employee onboarding activities and managing new-hire document preparation.
- Systematically maintaining and updating physical and digital employee files, databases, attendance sheets, and leave requests.
- Supporting HR reporting frameworks by drafting summaries on metrics such as monthly hires, attendance logs, and training participation.
Absolute Eligibility & Vetting Thresholds
K.Mikedem Gen Import Export enforces specific baseline criteria for its fresh graduate intake. Profiles missing any of the following marks will be automatically filtered out:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Management, or directly relevant fields of study.
- Experience: Zero (0) to six (6) months of experience (Fresh Graduates).
- Core Competencies: Basic understanding of foundational HR concepts (recruitment pathways, onboarding flows, labor documentation), excellent attention to detail, and a strict commitment to handling highly confidential information.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace applications (with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capability highly preferred).
- Communication: Exceptional spoken and written communication skills paired with a proactive, friendly, and professional attitude.
Nice-to-Have Indicators:
- Prior internship experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, or Corporate Administration.
- Active involvement in organizing campus events, student council activities, or people-related academic projects.
Mandatory Document Checklist
The human resource application tracking gateway will disqualify incomplete files. Ensure you compile clean, high-resolution scans of:
- Targeted Application Letter (Cover Letter)
- Updated CV / Resume detailing academic timelines, projects, or internships
- Official Temporary or Original Degree Certificate
- Valid Kebele ID or Identification Proofs
Step-by-Step Electronic Application Guide
K.Mikedem General Import and Export manages its talent pipeline digitally. To log your application file correctly, please follow this electronic path before the gateway locks:
- Step 1: Consolidate your Updated CV/Resume and Cover Letter into a single, comprehensive document (PDF format preferred).
- Step 2: Open your email client and address your digital application package directly to the official recruitment inbox: kmikedemjobs@gmail.com
- Step 3: Use the exact subject string format: “Application for HR Officer (Fresh Graduate) – [Your Name]” and submit your file within ten (10) days of this announcement.
⚠️ Selection Notification: Only short-listed candidates whose profiles match the absolute educational and vetting thresholds will be contacted by the HR team for subsequent competence testing and panel interviews.