HR & Administrative Officer

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE As an HR & Administrative Officer, you will support the HR department by performing administrative and clerical tasks, implementing HR procedures and policies, and independently managing assigned HR & Administrative processes. This role is based in Addis Ababa and reports to the HR Manager. Responsibilities: Handling processes such as visa applications, letters etc. Data input of global and/or local systems Support HR colleagues on projects or work that needs to be conducted in the department. Interact with the organization directly in the course of completing assigned tasks Interact with external suppliers, such as hotels, caterers, etc., to agree and proceed with booking venues, services, etc. Create reports and extracts from various systems/solutions Identify and report problems and may suggest solutions WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER What We Look For Qualification & Experience Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Minimum of 3 years of related experience within a multinational organization. Competence requirements Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives Understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results What We Offer Competitive compensation and benefits Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy. Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities POSITION INFORMATION Company: Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC Contract Type: Regular Time Type: Full time CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 14.09.2026 WHO WE ARE Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness. As a 100% subsidiary under Jotun Group, Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC. was established in 2020. It has since become one of the fastest growing company within MEIA (Middle East India and Africa) Region. By investing in an advanced paint production plant, and building a highly competent and motivated team locally, we aim to strengthen Jotun’s leading position in Ethiopia as well as in East Africa, through our very ambitious market development plans which are focusing on Quality, Profitability, Innovation and Corporate Values. Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun. Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination. If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this. If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!