Job Description
Job Title: Junior HR & GS Officer
Sector: Coffee Processing & Exporting
Business Unit: Finance & Administration
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Reports To: The Senior HR Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Addis Ababa (Headquarters)
Company Overview
Coffee-net is a privately owned Ethiopian coffee exporting company specializing in both commercial grade and specialty coffee beans. Since its establishment in 2019, the company has built a reputation for consistency, traceability, and responsiveness to buyer specifications. Coffee-net serves as a gateway between Ethiopia‟s finest coffee-growing regions and global markets.
Job Summary
The Junior HR & GS (Human Resources & General Services) Officer is responsible for managing the headquarters' human capital and overseeing the essential administrative services that keep the office and plant operations running smoothly. This dual-capacity role involves executing the full talent lifecycle— from recruitment to separation—while simultaneously managing company assets, fleet logistics, and facility maintenance. The officer ensures a productive work environment and full compliance with Ethiopian labor and administrative regulations.
Key Responsibilities
2.1 Human Resources Management:
❖ Assist Recruitment & Selection: Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, screening, and interviewing for both HQ and plant-level staff.
❖ Onboarding & Training: Conduct induction programs for new hires and coordinate specialized training (e.g., cupping certifications for quality staff or safety training for plant workers).
❖ Assist in Performance Management: Administer the annual performance appraisal system and assist managers in documenting and tracking employee KPIs.
❖ Payroll & Benefits: Prepare monthly payroll data, including deductions for pension and taxes, and manage employee benefit programs (e.g., insurance).
❖ Labor Relations: Ensure all HR practices align with the Ethiopian Labor Proclamation; maintain organized personnel files and handle disciplinary matters or grievances.
2.2 General Services & Administration:
❖ Fleet & Logistics Management: Oversee the scheduling, maintenance, and fuel tracking for company vehicles involved in coffee transport and executive travel.
❖ Facility Maintenance: Coordinate repairs, cleaning services, and utility management for the HQ office and provide administrative support for the Dukem plant. Page 177 of 197 CN Business Units’ Jobs and Job Descriptions
❖ Procurement of Office Supplies: Manage the purchase and distribution of stationery, kitchen supplies, and office equipment.
❖ Asset Management: Maintain the company’s Master Asset Register, ensuring all equipment is tagged, tracked, and properly insured.
❖ Travel & Liaison: Handle flight bookings, visa processing for international buyers, and liaison with government offices for trade permits or administrative renewals.
Job Requirements
Job Specifications
❖ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
❖ Experience: 1–3 years of professional experience in HR and General Services, law, preferably within the manufacturing or export sector in Ethiopia.
❖ Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Ethiopian Labor Proclamation and current trends in administrative management.
❖ Technical Skills: Proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS), Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel), and fleet management tracking tools.
Required Competencies
3.1 Technical Competencies
❖ Talent Acquisition: Skill in identifying and attracting talent specialized in the coffee industry.
❖ Legal Compliance: Ability to interpret and apply labor laws and government administrative directives accurately.
❖ Asset & Inventory Control: Proficiency in tracking company property and managing maintenance schedules.
3.2 Behavioral Competencies:
❖ Multi-tasking: Ability to switch seamlessly between sensitive HR issues and urgent administrative/logistics needs.
❖ Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with everyone from high-level international buyers to plant-level casual laborers.
❖ Discretion & Integrity: High level of confidentiality when handling employee records and company contracts.
❖ Negotiation Skills: Ability to secure favorable terms from service providers, mechanics, and vendors.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply through the Ethiojobs platform.
Alternatively, applicants may send their CV and Cover Letter directly to: Vacancy@coffeenet.et.
Please ensure that the position title is clearly mentioned in the subject line of the email.
