Kerchanshe Trading PLC External Vacancy Announcement

About Kerchanshe Trading PLC

Kerchanshe Trading PLC is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia. Founded on the principles of fairness, transparency, and high quality in the coffee value chain, Kerchanshe specializes in sourcing fine Arabica coffee from renowned growing regions including Yirgacheffe, Lekempti, Gimbi, Djimma, Guji, and Sidamo. The company employs over 1,250 permanent staff and 10,000 seasonal workers, impacting the livelihoods of more than 1 million coffee growers across Ethiopia.

Kerchanshe Trading PLC invites qualified, energetic, and competent candidates to apply for the following open positions:

Open Positions & Requirements

1. Junior HR Officer

• Duty Station: Addis Ababa (Head Office)
• Job Summary: Supports the Human Resources department in recruitment, employee onboarding, records management, leave tracking, and routine HR administrative duties while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and efficiency.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Work Experience: 0 years of experience (Strictly for Fresh Graduates).
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in candidate recruitment, interview scheduling, and selection processes.
  • Support employee onboarding and orientation activities.
  • Maintain and update HR databases, physical personnel files, and leave records.
  • Prepare employment contracts, official letters, and related documentation.
  • Assist in organizing staff training and employee development programs.
  • Respond to internal inquiries regarding company HR policies.
• Required Competencies & Skills:
  • High integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
  • Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

2. Social Media Manager

• Duty Station: Addis Ababa (Head Office)
• Job Summary: Responsible for planning, creating, publishing, and managing engaging digital content across all company social media channels to increase brand awareness, drive engagement, generate leads, and align with overall marketing objectives.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in social media management, digital marketing, or content creation.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage monthly/weekly content calendars across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X (Twitter), YouTube, and other platforms.
  • Produce high-quality social media copy, captions, and calls-to-action.
  • Collaborate with graphic designers, videographers, and business units for media production.
  • Capture real-time digital content during corporate exhibitions, field activities, and product launches.
  • Manage community engagement by monitoring comments and responding professionally.
  • Plan and execute paid ad campaigns in coordination with the Digital Marketing Head.
  • Track campaign metrics (CTR, engagement rates, conversions) and submit weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Required Technical & Soft Skills:
  • In-depth understanding of social media platforms, Meta Business Suite, and digital advertising.
  • Proficiency in content creation tools and basic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut).
  • Exceptional content writing, storytelling, and aesthetic judgment.
  • Strong multitasking, time management, and performance analytics skills.

Application Guidelines and Submission Details

• Method of Application: Interested and qualified candidates must submit their application online by completing the official Google Form links below:
  • Junior HR Officer Application Link: https://forms.gle/7PmPPuhtdmQnPkUP6
  • Social Media Manager Application Link: https://forms.gle/sJPtRkGT3BcfefB46

Important Recruitment Notes

1. Submission Method: Only applications submitted via the official Google Form links will be accepted.
2. Shortlisting: Only short-listed candidates meeting the specified qualifications will be contacted for further assessments.
3. Equal Opportunity: Kerchanshe Trading PLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified female candidates to apply.