Categories: Vacancies, April 2026

Temporary Coffee Attendant

Term of Employment: 6 months for Maternity Cover

Duty Station(s): Tigray-Mekelle

Required Number: One

Salary & Benefits: Competitive

Application Deadline: January 9, 2025

Job Description

BACKGROUND

The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) is a strategy and delivery-oriented government Institute created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATI envisions to be the leading center of innovative solutions for the transformation of Ethiopian Agriculture by 2030.

The Institute focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate the development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.

Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading several implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, Sidama, South-West, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private, and development sector partners across the country.

OUR CULTURE

We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated, and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great teamwork to achieve excellent results.

At ATI, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training, and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Senior HR and Admin Officer, the cleaner is responsible for making the offices clean and ensuring that the workplace is always neat having enough water and sanitation materials. The cleaner also performs other admin-related activities. Also support photocopying, as messenger, office coffee service, and other functions as required by the supervisors and TATC Operations Director.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and specialty such as cappuccinos and hot teas following standard recipes and customer preferences.
Ensure all beverages are served in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
Operate and maintain coffee machines, grinders, tea brewers, and other beverage equipment.
Greet customers warmly and take beverage orders.
Address customer questions regarding the menu, beverage options, and ingredients.
Provide recommendations and upsell products where applicable.
Ensure a positive, friendly, and professional always demean.
Keep the coffee station clean and organized, including washing cups, utensils, and keeping countertops free from clutter.
Regularly check and refill beverage supplies such as coffee beans, tea bags, milk, syrups, and cups.
Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and safe environment for both staff and customers.
Monitor stock levels of coffee beans, tea, milk, syrups, and other supplies, ensuring timely reordering when necessary.
Ensure the working environment is clean and pleasant.
Ensure all sanitation supplies are readily available throughout the office.
Ensure office hospitality requirements are fulfilled (for example during meetings or special events)

Required qualifications, competencies, skills, training, and experience:

Minimum 8th grade completion.
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
Experience in preparing Coffee/Tea service preferred.
Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty, and desire to be of service.
Fluency in working language including knowledge of the local language is essential.