Emergent Global is currently seeking candidates for employment who can thrive in an exciting and dynamic work environment.  Creative, talented and motivated employees who share our commitment to excellence are our most valued assets and a primary pillar upon which the ability to reach our strategic objectives rests.  To express your interest in one of the positions below, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it indicating the position you are inquiring about along with your resume (CV) and cover letter.

Ethiopia Office

Business Services Specialist - FILLED.

Business Concierge Services Associate - FILLED.

Administrative Assistant - OPEN.

Assistant Managing Editor - Addis Connexion - OPEN.

Graphics Artist / Webmaster - Addis Connexion - OPEN.

Senior Reporter/Researcher - Addis Connexion - OPEN.

US Office 

Freight/Shipping Associate - FILLED.

Customer Service Representative, Logistics & Shipping - FILLED.

BUSINESS SERVICES SPECIALIST

Educational Background and Experience:

First Degree in Business or related field from a renowned university with 2 years relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment, where transition within various roles is required.
• Good knowledge of how businesses work, with particularl emphasis on business operating environment in Ethiopia.
• Knowledge of government regulations regarding business establishment and operations.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and execute tasks.
• Ability to plan and execute first hand business research.
• Able to work in Windows, Word, Excel, and Internet usage.
• Ability to utilize MS PowerPoint.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (Level 4).
• Effective team working and good communication skills.
• Ability to manage one's own time and time of others.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

• Perform first look analysis and small to medium scale feasibility studies.
• Document various regulatory and licensing procedures as outlined by government bodies.
• Document basic tax and compliance information and follow up on any changes that the government introduces.
• Research and report current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting businesses in Ethiopia.
• Correspond with government offices in matters of business services of Emergent Ethiopia.
• Correspond with clients in matters of business services of Emergent Ethiopia.
• Performs special assignment as required by management, which can cover a wide range of responsibilities and can involve coordination of other personnel and resources.
• Represent Emergent Ethiopia, only on specific direction of supervisor, in various organizations and activities to enhance the company's image.
• Other duties as assigned.

BUS. CONCIERGE SERVICES ASSOCIATE      

Educational Background and Experience:

Diploma and grade 2 driving license with 1 years relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Knowledge of locations of government and other offices in Addis Ababa.
• Effective team working and good communication skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English (Level 4).
• Good interpersonal skill.
• Understanding of principles, regulations, and practices of road safety
• Ability to manage one's own time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist clients (in particular business travelers from abroad) in securing various information, products and other services as needed
• Transport staff and clients to destinations as required. 
• Delivering documents and materials as directed by staff.
• Process various documents and correspondences of Emergent Ethiopia and/or its clients with government offices, financial institutions and others. 
• Collect, sort and deliver mail and similar documents, and other materials as directed.
• Maintains vehicles in clean and good mechanical order and completes and submits weekly log sheets to support this. Reports and arranges any repairs and replacements.
• Ensures that vehicles under his/her care are secured from loss or damage at all times.
• Other duties as assigned
  

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT     

Educational Background and Experience:

• Diploma in Office Management with 2 years relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment, where transition within various roles is required.
• Knowledge of telephone protocol and ability to use PBX telephone systems.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to type 50 wpm.
• Able to work in Windows, Word, Excel, Internet usage and fax machine.
• Very good command of written and spoken English (Level 4).
• Effective team working and good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage petty cash and prepare related reports.
• Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others.

Primary Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and transfer to appropriate staff member.
• Meet and greet clients and visitors.
• Project a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction.
• Manage all aspects of company petty cash.
• Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office as needed.
• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.
• Sign for and distribute packages.
• Research, price, and purchase office furniture and supplies.
• Coordinate and maintain records for staff office space, phones, and office keys.
• Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences.
• Collect and maintain supplies and other inventory.
• Support staff in assigned project based work.
• Provide office orientation for new employees.
• Setup accommodation and entertainment arrangements for company visitors.
• Manage Janitorial and Security Services.
• Other duties as assigned.

ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR

(This position is with The Addis Connexion, a bi-monthly Emergent Global publication.  For more info, please visit the website )

Educational Background and Experience:

• 4 year undergraduate degree with at least 2 years of experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Experienced in writing and editing articles
• Ability to conduct interviews and produce edited content
  
• Excellent English required (samples of previous writing will be requested)
  
• Knowledge of graphics formats and layouts for magazines/newsletters strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines for printing, distribution, etc.
  
• Able to work in Windows, Word, Excel, Internet usage and fax machine.
• Effective team working and good communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist managing editor of the magazine in assembling content for future issues
• Edit submitted articles for grammatical accuracy, length and layout requirements
• Promote the publication to its target demographic via creative distribution and marketing
• Solicit appropriate content from a variety of contributors
• Solicit and secure advertising sales
• Manage staff through the process of compiling, editing and distributing the magazine as well as related marketing/advertising efforts
  

GRAPHICS ARTIST / WEBMASTER

(This position is with The Addis Connexion, a bi-monthly Emergent Global publication.  For more info, please visit the website )

Educational Background and Experience:

• 4 year undergraduate degree with at least 2 years of experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Experienced in magazine design and layout using Adobe family of products
  
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• Well versed with website design and maintenance activities
  
• Good familiarity with Joomla, PHP and Dreamweaver (or other web authoring tools) as well as a working knowledge of RDBMS such as MySQL
• Ability to conduct interviews and produce edited content
  
• Excellent English required (samples of previous writing will be requested)
  
• Knowledge of graphics formats and layouts for magazines/newsletters strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines for printing, distribution, etc.
  
• Able to work in Windows, Word, Excel, Internet usage and fax machine.
• Effective team working and good communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• All graphics design and layout responsibilities for a monthly magazine (Addis ConneXion)
• Periodic updates (content) for the magazine's dynamic website with monthly-weekly frequency
• Significant enhancements to websites functionality, navigation and aesthetics on a periodic basis
• Development and maintenance of other company websites including eCommerce sites.

SENIOR REPORTER/RESEARCHER

(This position is with The Addis Connexion, a bi-monthly Emergent Global publication.  For more info, please visit the website )

Educational Background and Experience:

• 4 year undergraduate degree with at least 2 years of experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Experienced in researching, writing and editing articles
• Ability to conduct interviews and produce edited content
• Ability to utilize various tools (physical as well as electronic) to conduct required research and analysis activities, polling, statistical analysis, etc.
• Excellent English required (samples of previous writing will be requested)
  
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines for printing, distribution, etc.
  
• Able to work in Windows, Word, Excel, Internet usage and fax machine.
• Effective team working and good communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist managing editor of the magazine in assembling content for future issues
• Conduct thorough and deep research on a variety of topics mostly related to economic and business matters
• Prepare documents such as business opportunity assessments, sector market analysis, business briefs and so forth

FREIGHT/SHIPPING ASSOCIATE     

****This position has been filled****

Emergent Global, Freight Services operates an international packaging, moving and shipping store out of the Herndon, Virginia area and is seeking qualified candidates for employment at this location.  

Educational Background and Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
  

Additional Qualifications:

• Above all, you should be smart, hard working, able to learn new things quickly, and quick on your feet.
• Basic math and computer skills.
  
• Previous warehouse and international freight experience is a plus. Computer skills and previous experience with shipping software is a huge plus.
• Passable to fluent Amharic preferred
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Receiving Customers at the store and attending to their packaging and shipping/freight needs.
• Assisting with the overall flow of packages and the processing of each shipment.
• Loading and unloading delivery trucks.
• Receiving and stocking inventory.
• Generally keeping the warehouse clean and neat
• Interface with freight forwarding partners in Ethiopia and globally 

Customer Service Representative     

Emergent Global, Freight Services operates an international packaging, moving and shipping store out of the Herndon, Virginia area and is seeking qualified candidates for employment at this location.

Our Shipping Unit is in search of a talented, well spoken individual to interface with our clients who look to us for there logistics needs at our Herndon, Virginia location. The ideal candidate would advice customers on the best methods of shipping, answer questions and concerns. We will provide training and guidance to the right candidate.

Educational Background and Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
  

Additional Qualifications:

• Above all, you should be smart, hard working, able to learn new things quickly, and quick on your feet.
• Minimum 1-3 years of customer service or inside sales experience
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems accurately and efficiently
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills including Word and Excel
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist clients with their orders
• Follow up inquiries from prospective clients
• Answer questions regarding our services and suggest product ideas
• Assist in marketing and other functions as needed