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:

• Be the first point of contact for advice and input across a wide range of HR areas.

• Maintain and follow up on concepts, tools, and procedures
• Supports the HR team on matters related to improvement, efficiency, consolidation, etc., of general HR practices
• Contribute to projects to develop or enhance concepts or practices within the HR department or across functions
• Keeps informed of developments in the field, works with the region, and is aligned with any Group directions
• Support the collaboration of HR and internal stakeholders to strengthen awareness of HR’s role and function in the company and build relationships that help HR better support the business and its strategy
• Handling processes such as visa applications, letters etc.

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):

05.07.2026

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.

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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!