TechnoServe Ethiopia External Job Vacancy Announcement

About TechnoServe

TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty. A nonprofit organization operating across 29 countries, TechnoServe works with enterprising men and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. Named the #1 nonprofit for fighting poverty by Impact Matters, TechnoServe has spent over 50 years linking communities to information, capital, and markets to build lasting prosperity.

About the Regrow Yirga Program

The Regrow Yirga Program is a five-year, $15M+ initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), JDE, and Peet’s Coffee. Operating in Yirgacheffe (Gedeo Zone)—one of the world’s most celebrated coffee origins—the project aims to boost farmer productivity, expand trade, and facilitate coffee tree renewal. The project targets training 42,000 farmers in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), providing advisory support to 45 coffee processing stations, and launching an innovative Farmer Fund for direct incentive transfers.

Position Overview

Position Title: Administrative Assistant – Maternity Cover (3 Months)

• Duty Station: Dilla (Main Project Office), Ethiopia
• Employment Type: Full-Time (3-Month Contract / Maternity Cover)
• Program: Regrow Yirga Program
• Reports To: HR & Admin Coordinator / Senior Program Manager

Job Purpose & Key Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant provides essential operational, clerical, and store administration support to project teams, overseeing office cleaning, storekeeping, and facility security at the Dilla project office.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational & Administrative Support:
   • Assist project coordinators, agronomy, and business teams with logistics, HR tasks, and training setup/materials.
   • Maintain organized, properly labeled physical and digital office filing systems.
2. Office Cleaning & Facility Management:
   • Ensure office premises are kept clean, orderly, and well-maintained.
   • Manage monthly cleaning material requests and ensure economical usage.
   • Oversee office key management, securing offices, lights, and equipment outside of operating hours.
   • Promptly report any equipment or facility maintenance and repair requirements.
3. Store & Asset Administration:
   • Inspect and receive store deliveries against purchase orders or dispatch notes; report discrepancies or damaged items.
   • Issue items upon proper authorization and update bin cards/stock cards immediately.
   • Maintain and update fixed asset registers and personal ledger balance records.
   • Assist with periodic inventory counts, stock checks, and staff departure clearance processes.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field of study.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. Prior experience in office administration, petty cash handling, and storekeeping is highly advantageous.
• Key Competencies & Core Skills:
  • Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • High level of integrity, trustworthiness, and ethical standards.
  • Alignment with TechnoServe core values: Collegiality, Integrity, Resourcefulness, and Results.

How to Apply & Submission Deadline

• Application Deadline: August 06, 2026 (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
• Submission Format: Cover letter and Resume combined into a single PDF or Word document.
• Application Link: Apply directly through the official TechnoServe online application portal.

Important Notes:

• Applications sent outside the official link or CVs submitted without a cover letter will not be accepted.
• Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding: TechnoServe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation. Final candidates undergo rigorous background and reference checks.
• Disability Assistance: Applicants requiring accommodation or support due to a disability may contact HR atrecruitment@tns.orgor call +251 116 630016.