1.
Vacancy Information
Vacancy Announcement: Addis-2026-014
Position Title: IT Infrastructure Technician - All Interested Applicants/All
Sources
Series: 1834
Grade: 7
Location(s): Addis Ababa, ET
2. Personal Information
Name: HUNDE SHIMALIS Sr.
Email: shidag129@[Link]
Telephone 1: Mobile - 0965643169
3. Veterans' Preference and Military Service
Veterans' Preference: Not a veteran.
4. Eligibility Questions
[Link] you able to legally work in this country?
Note: The U.S. Government does not sponsor work visas unless specified on the
Vacancy Announcement. Applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to
work in country.
Answer: Yes
[Link] you a current, or former, employee of this U.S. Mission?
Answer: No
[Link] you have a relative working at this U.S. Mission?
Note: Relative is a husband, wife, domestic partner, member of household, father,
father-in-law, stepfather, mother, mother-in-law, stepmother, son, son-in-law,
stepson, daughter, daughter-in-law, stepdaughter, brother, brother-in-law, half-
brother, sister, sister-in-law, half-sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, or niece.
Answer: No
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER
For more information on the U.S. citizen eligible family member (USEFM) hiring
preference, see the Other Information section or contact the HR office listed in this
vacancy announcement. Include all required documents with your application. HR
may request additional documentation if needed to determine your eligibility.
Note: Dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contractors (USPSC), Members of
Household, other EFMs (e.g. parents, siblings), non-US citizen spouses on travel
orders who are under Chief of Mission authority, and dependents of other USG
personnel whose sponsors are not under Chief of Mission authority are not defined
as USEFM (3 FAM 7120) and not eligible for the USEFM hiring preference.
[Link] you a U.S. citizen eligible family member (USEFM) listed on the travel
orders, the approved Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report (OF-126),
or other agency equivalent document of a direct hire Foreign Service (FS), Civil
Service (CS), or uniformed service member assigned (not TDY) to this U.S. Mission
and under Chief of Mission authority, or to an office of the American Institute in
Taiwan?
Answer: No
5. Education & Experience
Education
Do you have any education
Yes
you would like to include?:
1. Education
Education Level: Undergraduate/Bachelor's
School Name: Dambi Dollo university
Attended From: Month: 01 Year: 2017
Attended To: Month: 10 Year: 2021
Education Duration: 4 years 9 months
Location: Dambi Dollo
Degree / Diploma /
Computer science
Certification:
Major Subject: Computer science
Did you Graduate?: Yes
2. Education
Education Level: Trade/Technical
School Name: Rift valley university
Attended From: Month: 02 Year: 2015
Attended To: Month: 11 Year: 2017
Education Duration: 2 years 9 months
Location: Nekemte
Degree / Diploma /
Level
Certification:
Major Subject: Database Administration & web development
Did you Graduate?: Yes
Work Experience
Do you have any work
experience you would like to Yes
include?:
1. Work Experience
Job Title: Teacher or ICT SUPERVISOR
Job Type: Full Time
Employed From: Month: 02 Year: 2017
Employed To: Current
Work Duration: 9 years 5 months
Employer Name: Hunde Shimalis
Employer Address: Dambi Dollo, Rob gabaya
Employer Phone Number: 0965643169
Salary: 17834
Salary Currency: ETB - Ethiopian Birr
Salary Frequency: per month
Hours Per Week: 48
Supervisor Name: Guta
Supervisory
Yes
Responsibilities?:
Main Duties &
Coordinating
Responsibilities:
Reason for Leaving: Coordinating and teaching
Languages
1. Language
Language: ENGLISH
Speaking: Good Working Knowledge
Reading: Good Working Knowledge
Writing: Good Working Knowledge
2. Language
Language: AFAN-OROMO
Speaking: Fluent
Reading: Fluent
Writing: Fluent
3. Language
Language: AMHARIC
Speaking: Good Working Knowledge
Reading: Good Working Knowledge
Writing: Good Working Knowledge
Additional Information
Other Names Used: Hundee
[Link] Questions
All grades responses
[Link] you able to legally work in this country?
Answer: Yes
[Link] you a current employee of this mission/consulate?
Answer: No
[Link] you a former employee of this mission/consulate?
Answer: Yes
[Link] you have the required experience as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?
Answer: Yes
[Link] your years of experience for this position. (See Vacancy Announcement.)
Answer: 9 to 10 years
[Link] you have the required education as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?
Answer: Yes
[Link] is the highest level of education you have completed?
Answer: University Degree
[Link] you have a current and valid driver's license if this job requires driving?
Answer: Yes
[Link] you have the required language level (s) for the listed language (s) in this
vacancy announcement?
Answer: Yes
[Link] did you first see/hear about this position?
Answer: Professional Networking Site (i.e. LinkedIn, Netparty, Jobcase)
[Link] tasks have you performed when solving problems?
Answer: I identified existing problems that no one discovered before.
Answer: I distinguished between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical
conclusions.
[Link] responses describe your experience working on a team?
Answer: I have showed others how to complete tasks correctly.
Answer: I have told others how to complete tasks correctly.
Answer: I have assigned work to others.
Answer: I have helped staff improve performance.
[Link] choice describes your highest level of experience in verbal
communication?
Answer: I have presented to colleagues or peers in my office.
[Link] tasks have you performed related to radios?
Answer: Responded to reports of trouble and outages in a radio system
Answer: Tested hand-held and mobile radios
Answer: Repaired hand-held and mobile radios
Answer: Found solutions to data transmission problems
Answer: Analyzed radio communication traffic patterns and sound quality
Answer: Identified the needed radio frequency spectrum for a situation
[Link] customer service tasks have you performed?
Answer: Identified customer problems
Answer: Developed and proposed solutions to customer problems
Answer: Implemented solutions to resolve customer problems
Answer: Evaluated outcomes of the customer service solutions
[Link] choice describes your highest level of experience using computer
software?
Answer: I have used software by myself to perform tasks.
[Link] you repaired radio antennas located on rooftops or other high locations?
Answer: Yes
[Link] you independently used technical manuals to solve radio problems?
Answer: Yes
[Link] statement best describes your highest level of experience repairing a
radio network?
Answer: I have trained and/or supervised others on radio network repair.
[Link] is the largest number of radios/walkie-talkies you have been responsible
for repairing or maintaining?
Answer: 0-10
[Link] types of radio equipment have you maintained or repaired?
Answer: Base radio stations
[Link] communications equipment have you repaired?
Answer: Hand-held radios
Answer: Desk phones
Answer: Mobile phones
Answer: Walkie-talkies
[Link] repair tasks have you performed?
Answer: Used a repair manual to fix a communication problem
Answer: Researched multiple areas (e.g., configuration, installation plans) to solve a
communication problem
Answer: Solved a communication problem that had not happened before
Answer: Inspected communication systems for areas needing repair
[Link] telecommunication tasks have you performed?
Answer: Installed telecommunications equipment
Answer: Investigated service problems with telecommunications equipment
Answer: Resolved telecommunication service problems
Answer: Inspected telecommunication systems to find improvements
Answer: Developed telecommunication systems evaluation methods
Answer: Helped develop telecommunications policies
[Link] equipment have you used to test or repair radios?
Answer: Communication console
Answer: Digital multimeter
[Link] statement best describes your highest level of experience training others
to use a radio?
Answer: I have provided on-the-job training on how to use radios/walkie-talkies.
[Link] types of radio equipment have you installed?
Answer: Base radio stations
[Link] which communications equipment have you tracked inventory?
Answer: Hand-held radios
Answer: Walkie-talkies
Answer: Radio receivers
Answer: Radio transmitters
[Link] telecommunication systems/devices have you supported?
Answer: Mobile devices (e.g., Blackberry, iPhone)
Answer: Network circuitry for LAN
Answer: Teleconference systems
Answer: Videoconference systems
[Link] computer devices have you installed?
Answer: Hard drives
Answer: Computer monitors
Answer: Network printers
Answer: Local printers
Answer: Local scanners
[Link] following documents are requested for this vacancy.
Date
Submission
Document Type Description Filename Received
Type
(MM/dd/yyyy)
07/25/2026
Certification Grade10 certificate [Link] UPLOAD 03:15:12
PM
Copy of Orders 07/25/2026
(applicants assigned to Cl us emb [Link] UPLOAD 03:23:15
US Mission) PM
No document
Driver's License
Submitted
07/25/2026
High School Diploma or
Diploma [Link] UPLOAD 03:17:00
equivalent
PM
No document
Masters or Equivalent
Submitted
No document
Other Document
Submitted
No document
Other Document 2
Submitted
No document
Other Document 3
Submitted
No document
Passport
Submitted
Professional Diploma or No document
License Submitted
No document
Residency Permit
Submitted
07/25/2026
Resume/CV Cv resume cv .pdf UPLOAD 03:22:13
PM
Trade School No document
Course/Diploma/License Submitted
07/25/2026
University Degree all documents [Link] UPLOAD 03:20:30
PM
No document
Work Permit
Submitted
[Link]
[Link] Announcement
Announcement Number: Addis-2026-014
IT Infrastructure Technician - All
Position Title: Interested Applicants/All
Sources
Open Period (MM/dd/yyyy): 07/16/2026 - 07/30/2026
Series/Grade: LE - 1834 7
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3
Salary: USD $12,987 /Per Year
Full-time - Full time, 44 hours
Work Schedule:
per week
Promotion Potential: LE-7
Hiring Agency: Embassy Addis Ababa
Duty Locations: 1 Vacancies in Addis Ababa, ET
Telework Eligible: No
HR Section
For More Info: 000-000-0000
AddisHRO@[Link]
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
This position is open to: • All
Interested Applicants / All
Sources For USEFM For
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
USEFM - FP grade is 7. Actual
FP salary authorized by
Washington D.C.
Public Trust - Background
Security Clearance Required:
Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Indefinite subject to successful
Appointment Type Details: completion of probationary
period
We encourage you to review the
Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas
Employees before you apply.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The
U.S. Mission provides equal
Marketing Statement: opportunity and fair and
equitable treatment in
employment to all people without
regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age,
disability, political affiliation,
marital status, or sexual
orientation.
The U.S. Mission in Ethiopia is
seeking eligible and qualified
Job Summary: applicants for the position of IT
Infrastructure Technician in the
Diplomatic Technology Office.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
Installs, maintains, and supports
Information Technology (IT)
infrastructure and endpoints in
US Government (USG) facilities,
vehicles and official USG
residences. Supports
communications requirements
for VIP visits and events at off-
site locations. Maintains
inventory and records of IT
infrastructure, tools and
endpoints. Perform hands-on
Major Duties: tasks to install, maintain, and
decommission IT wiring and
infrastructure in USG facilities,
vehicles, and USD-owned or
leased residences, adhering to
Department wiring standards.
Infrastructure includes UTP,
fiber, and coaxial wired and
wireless networks supporting
voice and data communication,
television/media, audiovisual,
radio and satellite
communications systems.
All selected candidates will be
subject to a background
investigation and may be subject
to a pre-employment medical
exam. Selected candidate must
Requirements: be able to begin working within a
reasonable period of time (4
weeks) upon receipt of agency
authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their
candidacy may end.
At least two years of post-
Education Requirements:
secondary study at a vocational
college or university in
Information Technology (IT)
infrastructure,
telecommunications, electronics
maintenance or network
systems.
Please address this factor in
your ERA application under
Education.
You will be evaluated against
the qualifications and
requirements in this vacancy
announcement.
You may be asked to complete a
pre-employment language or
skills test.
You must complete the
application form and provide the
required documents. Your
Evaluations:
application must address all the
position qualifications and
requirements including
education, experience,
language, and any
knowledge/skills/abilities listed.
If you fail to submit a complete
application, then your application
may be disqualified for this
position.
Experience:
A minimum of two years of
hands-on experience in the
installation, repair, and
maintenance of data, voice,
radio, or video infrastructure
systems.
Qualifications:
Please address this factor in
your ERA application under
Major Duties and
Responsibilities.
Language:
Good working knowledge in
Speaking/Reading/Writing
English is required. Fluent in
Speaking/Reading/Writing
Amharic is required (These may
be tested)
Please address this language
requirement in your ERA
application.
Job Knowledge:
Knowledge of IT infrastructure
theory and practices, including
installation, operation,
maintenance, testing and
troubleshooting. Specific
knowledge of host country
relevant regulations and
protocols on telecommunication
and internet access.
Basic understanding of how IT
endpoints (radios, telephones,
televisions, audiovisual
equipment) operate at the user
level. Knowledge of cabling,
radio, voice or network
infrastructure industry standards.
Knowledge of how to maintain
an inventory system.
Please address this factor in
your ERA application under
Major Duties and
Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities:
Strong administrative and
record-keeping skills. Ability to
read and interpret technical
documents and schematics in
both English and Amharic.
Effective communication skills
with a wide range of technical
and management personnel.
Ability to work independently
with minimal supervision.
Experience using a variety of
hand and power tools, as well as
electronic diagnostic equipment,
including drills, multimeters, tone
generators, and network testers.
General use skills in productivity
applications including Microsoft
Office. Ability to use professional
diagramming software to create
network topology diagrams and
the ability to read and explain
network topologies.
Must have a valid, current
driver license for Grade
2/Auto. Must have had a valid
driver's license for a minimum
of five (5) years. (These may
be tested)
Please address this factor in
your ERA application under
Major Duties and
Responsibilities.
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Vacancy” button at the top of the
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Please address all relevant
experience, education, language
skills (including English), and job
related skills or requirements in
your application.
You may edit your application
any time before the vacancy
closing date. If you fail to submit
How to Apply:
a complete application by the
vacancy closing date of this
vacancy, then your application
may be disqualified for this
position.
For a copy of the complete
position description, please
contact the HR Office.
To request a reasonable
accommodation, please contact
the HR Office.
We foster a diverse, equitable,
inclusive, and accessible
workplace where employees can
be themselves. We invite
qualified applicants from all
backgrounds to apply.
Note: Please upload all work
experience copies of yours
under "Other Document 1 or
2"
Please upload all applicable
documents to your application. If
you fail to submit a complete
application, then your application
may be disqualified for this
position.
All Applicants:
• Work Experience
(required)
• Completion of two years of
vocational
college/university
Required Documents:
(required)
• Driver’s License (required)
• Certificate (if applicable)
• Resume/CV (if applicable)
In addition, Eligible Family
Member (EFM) Applicants
must submit:
• Copy of Sponsor's Travel
Orders/Assignment
Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4,
Letter from Veterans’
Affairs, or other supporting
documentation (if
applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
The HR Office will contact
successful applicants. For more
Next Step: information on applying for jobs
or employment with us, please
visit the U.S. Mission website
[Link]
Thank you for your application
and your interest in working with
us.
The U.S. Mission offers a
competitive compensation and
benefits package for local
employees. For Eligible Family
Agency Benefits: Member (EFM) applicants,
benefits should be discussed
with the HR Office. The pay plan
is assigned by the HR Office and
confirmed by Washington, D.C.
HIRING PREFERENCE
SELECTION PROCESS:
A hiring preference is extended
to eligible and qualified
applicants in the order listed
below. It is essential you
accurately describe your status
in your application, failure to do
so may result in a determination
that you are not eligible for a
hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER
1. Appointment Eligible
Family Member (AEFM) /
U.S. citizen Eligible Family
Other Information: Member (USEFM) who is a
preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. Foreign Service (FS) on
Leave without Pay (LWOP)
and Civil Service (CS) with
reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: US citizen
Eligible Family Member
(USEFM) applicants who claim
status as a preference-eligible
U.S. Veteran must submit a
copy of their most recent DD-
214 (“Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty”)
preferably Member Copy 4,
Letter from Veterans’ Affairs
which indicates the present
existence of a service-connected
disability, equivalent
documentation, or certification.
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. The certification letter
should be on letterhead of the
appropriate military branch of
the service and contain (1) the
military service dates including
the expected discharge or
release date; and (2) the
character of service. Acceptable
documentation must be
submitted in order for the
preference to be given.
** This level of preference
applies to all FS employees on
LWOP and CS with re-
employment rights back to their
agency or bureau.
For complete definitions of
AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member
of Household, etc., please visit
the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
CONSIDERATIONS
The following apply to EFMs,
USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
• Current employees who
used a hiring preference to
gain employment who are
within their first 90
calendar days of
employment are not
eligible. This does not
apply when the hiring
mechanism is TEMP or the
work schedule is
intermittent or irregular.
• Candidates with a hiring
preference who have
already accepted a
conditional offer of
employment may NOT be
extended a second
conditional offer of
employment unless and
until they withdraw their
candidacy for the first
position in writing.
The following apply to Locally
Employed (LE) staff only:
• Current employees serving
a probationary period are
not eligible.
• Current employees with an
Overall Summary Rating of
Needs Improvement,
Unsatisfactory, or an MBC
score of less than 100
points on their most recent
Employee Performance
Report are not eligible.
[Link]
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information on and attached to this
application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent
information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for
separation/dismissal after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment according
to this country's law or U.S. law. I understand that any information I voluntarily provide on or
attached to this application may be investigated.
Date Received: 07/25/26 15:27:03 PM