Helping Ethiopian maritime cadets earn income, maintain skills, and build careers while waiting for their next ship contract.
All roles are short-term contracts designed for maritime professionals on their home leave.
Diesel engines, pumps, heavy equipment maintenance
48 open rolesIndustrial electrical systems, panels, generators
35 open rolesPlanned maintenance, inspections, reporting
52 open rolesFabrication, machining, repair workshops
29 open rolesMetal work, welding, structural fabrication
22 open rolesFleet maintenance, transport coordination
31 open rolesHSE compliance, safety inspections, training
18 open rolesNew categories added as employers join the platform
Suggest a CategoryA searchable database of Ethiopian maritime professionals — cadets, officers, ratings, and specialists. Filter by rank, availability, and skills. Find the right person in minutes.
Create a free profile and get discovered by Ethiopian employers during your home leave.
Join the Talent PoolRegister as a cadet member. Add your rank, sea service history, vessel types, and certificates. Takes 5 minutes.
Upload your updated CV and key documents — COC, STCW certificates, seaman's book, discharge book summary.
Tell employers exactly when you are home in Ethiopia and when you need to return to sea. Be specific — it gets you matched faster.
Filter roles by category, duration, and location. Apply directly through ECA — no agent fees, no middlemen.
Complete your contract, add it to your Career Tracker, then return to your ship career — stronger and with extra income.
Earn 20,000–40,000 ETB/month during your contract break instead of waiting with no income.
Technical work on land keeps your engineering skills active and your hands busy between contracts.
Land-based engineering experience adds depth to your maritime CV and impresses ship managers.
Connect with Ethiopian companies, build relationships, and create a safety net for your future career.
Short contracts leave time for ECA online courses and certificate upgrades before your next voyage.
Every land job you do is logged in your ECA Career Tracker — showing a full, unbroken professional journey.
Ethiopian maritime professionals are internationally trained, safety-certified, and highly disciplined engineers. Hire them for short-term contracts and get world-class technical talent for your business.
Filter by rank, skills, availability, and location. Find the exact professional you need in minutes — with full certification details visible.
Post your short-term vacancy in under 3 minutes. Reach 1,000+ qualified maritime professionals who are currently in Ethiopia and available to work.
Every ECA member profile includes verified certificates, sea service records, and references. Hire with confidence — qualifications are genuine.
Our system instantly matches your vacancy requirements to available candidates. Receive shortlisted applicants within 24 hours of posting.
Premium employers receive monthly reports on talent availability by rank and location — plan your hiring before your project starts.
Message candidates directly through the ECA platform. Schedule interviews, make offers, and manage contracts — all in one place.
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs. No hidden fees.
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Submit Your StoryFirst sea contract. Engine room training under supervision. Cadet logbook tasks, sea time accumulation, watchkeeping basics.
Contract finished. Back in Ethiopia. Use ECA's Between-Contract Job Board to find technical work — earn income, stay skilled, build your CV.
Back at sea with more experience, confidence, and land-based technical skills. Taking on independent watchkeeping responsibilities.
Use your shore leave to complete ECA online courses, sit COC upgrade exams, and earn income through a short land contract simultaneously.
Promoted and managing junior engineers. Land experience in team leadership shows. Preparing Chief Engineer application.
Full responsibility for all engineering operations. The result of a continuous career journey — tracked, logged, and built step by step with ECA.
A sustainable revenue model that keeps the platform free for cadets while delivering value to employers and partners.
Companies pay a monthly subscription to access the talent pool, post vacancies, and search verified candidates.
Primary RevenueA small success fee when a cadet is successfully placed with an employer through the ECA platform.
Secondary RevenueMaritime training providers and academies advertise their courses to ECA's engaged audience of cadets and officers.
Partnership RevenueEmployers pay a per-check fee to instantly verify the authenticity of candidates' maritime certificates and sea service.
Transaction RevenueCadets can upgrade to a Premium profile for higher search ranking, featured placement, and verified profile badges.
Freemium RevenueSenior experts earn revenue from paid online courses. ECA takes a platform commission. Win-win for instructors and cadets.
Marketplace RevenueWhether you are a cadet looking for work or a company looking for talent — ECA connects Ethiopia's maritime workforce.