Personal Assistant

Job Purpose:

To provide direct support for employee with disability enabling carry out his/her role effectively and independently. The Personal Assistant (PA) will facilitate access, communication, and other workplace professional tasks in alignment with the assigned employee needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• · Assist with daily tasks that may include accessing and using computer systems, handling documents, note-taking, and scheduling meetings.
• · Provide physical assistance for mobility and navigation around the workplace, if required.
• · Support in attending meetings by taking notes, providing interpretation (if applicable), or ensuring information is accessible.
• · Act as a liaison where necessary, ensuring effective communication between the staff member and colleagues/customers.
• · Support the use of assistive technologies and communication devices.
• · Help organize and maintain work-related files, emails, and schedules.
• · Assist with reading, interpreting, or transcribing documents if needed.

Confidentiality and Dignity:

• · Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all personal and professional information.
• · Uphold the dignity and independence of the staff member at all times.

Terms and Conditions:

• · Salary and Benefits : as per FEAPD’s salary scale
• · Until December 2026 with a possibility of extension based on performance and availability of Fund

• · A Minimum of first degree in Psychology, Sociology, Management or other related Social Science fields
• · Experience or understanding of working with individuals with disabilities
• · Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• · Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
• · Willingness to assist physically with mobility, if required
• · Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs throughout the workday.

Desirable:

• · Knowledge of disability rights and inclusive development approaches.
• · Knowledge of assistive technologies or adaptive equipment
• · Training in first aid or disability support.
• · Experience in an administrative or office-based setting including HR support.
• · Fluency in Amharic is required; proficiency in reading and writing the Wolaita language is considered an asset