Ethiopian Jobs

Popular Ethiopian Jobs for Americans

• Teaching: The most popular position that you will find on your job search in Ethiopia is teaching. Many schools are looking for English teachers for elementary school through high school students. Different schools have different certifications to teach English in these schools.
• Healthcare: Impoverished areas look for healthcare professionals to provide medical care to children and adults in poverty. The disadvantages to this are that medical personnel will work in dangerous conditions and for little pay.
• Work in impoverished areas: Positions available in impoverished areas include cleaning, building and repairing communities in need.
• Agriculture: Agriculture is a big part of the economy and employment opportunities are great. It can be easy to find work in this field, but the pay is also low.

Employment in Ethiopia

When going to Ethiopia to live you will have to follow their guidelines to be a legal Ethiopian resident. You will need to acquire required paperwork for Ethiopian jobs. This paperwork is also important in being able to have your personal items sent to the country duty free.

The first step is to fill out the application form. You will need to acquire an Ethiopian Origin Residency Card as well. After this, you will have to provide proof that you have been in the United States for the last five years by providing your W2 tax returns for those years. Your employer will need to provide you with an official letter stating that you no longer work for him or her. Finally, a letter from you indicating what your plans are for moving to the country.

Finding Work

The best way to find jobs in this country is through onlinejob search engines. Many companies will advertise their positions on Web sites so that they receive more of a response from different candidates. Companies who are specifically targeting English speakers will most likely post these positions online because they know this is a good way to reach them.

Links to Employment Search Sites

• UNJOBS: This site has a large listing of jobs available. You will find positions such as technician, director of programs, representative, and adviser.
• UNICEF: This organization assists children and adults in impoverished areas and will sometimes submit positions looking for health professionals.
• Bayt.com: This site has up to date positions, which include IT, engineers, and managers. You can upload your resume to the site so that employers can contact you.
• Eslbase: When looking for teaching positions, this site is a great place to look.
• Teach Abroad: Another Web site for English teachers.

Before Moving

Before moving to a new country, you want to learn about the country and their customs. Some countries hold strong beliefs, which you want to respect. This culture does not consider time important, so they enjoy doing things in a relaxed setting. Approach someone with a handshake for a greeting. When conducting business, you can start with polite brief personal discussion but then get right down to your reason for business.

Smoking is not common in this country. People dress conservatively in this country. When entering holy areas such as churches and mosques, you should remove your shoes.

Beware!

When looking for jobs in Ethiopia online, beware of whom you give your personal information. There are many scams that can seem like legitimate job opportunities. When you find a company that you are interested in, be sure to research the company. Remember that unsolicited e-mails from companies are usually scams.