The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for various vacant positions. These positions offer an opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the mission's goals in Ethiopia and the broader Horn of Africa region.
Available Positions
One of the key positions currently advertised is within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). This role involves working in Ethiopia and other countries in the Horn of Africa, such as Djibouti, Eritrea, Sudan, South Sudan, and Somalia.
Responsibilities:
- Resolving trade complaints.
- Addressing issues of non-compliance with host country import regulations.
- Administering market development programs.
- Maintaining professional relationships with host country government agencies and industries.
- Exchanging information and gaining cooperation on substantive trade and agricultural policy matters.
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Qualifications:
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, International Trade, or Public Policy is required.
- Experience: A minimum of four years of work experience in one or more fields of agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade, and marketing analysis/research that includes extensive analysis and report writing on complex subjects.
Important Information for Applicants
Salary: For Locally Employed Staff, salary will be paid in local currency using the established exchange rate.
Appointment Duration: The appointment is indefinite, subject to successful completion of the probationary period.
Hiring Preferences
A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants. Veterans must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), preferably Member Copy 4, a letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification.
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A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment and are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible.
Additional Opportunities for Family Members
The Department of State is implementing the President’s July 7, 2025, Extension of Hiring Freeze, but as of July 15, 2025, EFM positions in missions overseas have been exempted from the hiring freeze.
The Consular Affairs-Appointment Eligible Family Member (CA-AEFM) Consular Program offers opportunities for family members to fill entry-level Consular officer positions at select posts. Family members may enroll in employment classes at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center’s (NFATC) Transition Center (TC) before going overseas.
Spouses of U.S. government direct hires abroad should consider all their options before moving overseas.
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FAMER: The FAMER is a biannual post-specific overview of both inside and outside the mission employment.
CLO: Let the CLO know you are interested in working.
GEAs: Global Employment Advisors (GEAs) provide free career coaching, resume assistance, networking support, and mock interview practice.
AEFM: Opportunities are available for adult family member U.S. citizen spouses (see 3 FAM 7120 for the definition of AEFM).
How to Apply
To apply for any position, you must provide a complete application package, including all applicable documents detailed under the “Required Documents” section. Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job-related skills or requirements in your application.
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Important Notes
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office.
Finding employment overseas in your chosen field can be challenging. Discuss this option with your current employer.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | U.S. Embassy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Positions | Various, including USDA Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Requirements | Bachelor's degree, relevant experience |
| Hiring Preference | Veterans and other eligible candidates |
| Family Members | Opportunities available through CA-AEFM program |
