VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTChinese-Speaking Business Development AssistantCompany: Credence Enterprises Employment Type: Contract-Based, with Probation Period Location: Addis Ababa Office Location: Around 22, near Axum HotelCredence Enterprises is looking for a capable, responsible, and business-minded Chinese-speaking candidate to support its customer communication and business development activities.The main purpose of this position is to help the company establish professional communication with Chinese-speaking businesspeople and companies in Ethiopia. The selected candidate will support relationship building, meeting arrangements, translation, customer follow-up, and business communication.This is not a normal office translation position. The candidate must be confident, organized, proactive, and comfortable communicating with business owners and company managers.Main ResponsibilitiesIdentify and establish communication with potential Chinese-speaking business contacts.Communicate professionally with Chinese managers, owners, and company representatives.Use telephone, email, WeChat, and other communication platforms for business purposes.Introduce Credence Enterprises in a professional manner.Arrange business meetings and accompany management during meetings or customer visits when required.Translate basic business conversations and written communications between Chinese and English or Amharic.Collect customer information and communicate it accurately to management.Follow up meetings, inquiries, proposals, and agreed actions.Maintain organized records of contacts, conversations, and follow-up activities.Prepare regular activity and customer follow-up reports.Support management in business development and customer relationship activities.Required QualificationsGood spoken and written Chinese-language ability.Ability to communicate professionally in English or Amharic.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Confidence in approaching and communicating with Chinese businesspeople.Ability to use WeChat professionally.Good organization and follow-up skills.Basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel.Honest, disciplined, responsible, and willing to learn.Ability to visit customer locations within Addis Ababa and nearby areas when required.Preferred QualificationsPrevious work or study experience involving Chinese nationals or Chinese companies.Experience in business development, sales support, customer service, translation, or administration.Knowledge of Chinese business culture and professional communication.Previous experience arranging meetings or following up business customers.Fresh graduates with strong Chinese-language ability, confidence, discipline, and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.Employment StructureThe position will initially be offered on a contract and probationary basis.Compensation will include an agreed fixed payment and may include performance-based incentives.Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s Chinese-language ability, experience, availability, and performance.The selected candidate will work directly under the supervision of Credence Enterprises management.The candidate will not have authority to make final commercial or financial decisions on behalf of the company.How to ApplyInterested applicants should send the following:Updated CVA short application letter explaining:Their Chinese-language backgroundAny experience working with Chinese people or companiesWhy they believe they are suitable for the positionCurrent residential area in Addis AbabaExpected monthly compensationCurrent employment status and availabilityWeChat experience or WeChat ID, where applicableApplication Email: info@credenceenterprises.comEmail Subject: Application – Chinese-Speaking Business Development AssistantOnly applications submitted through the above email address will be considered.Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a practical Chinese-language, communication, and business-development assessment.Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.