British Embassy Addis Ababa Job Vacancy (April 2026)

British Embassy Addis Ababa – Job Vacancies (April 2026)

Organization: British Embassy Addis Ababa
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: April 19, 2026
Salary: USD 2,198.28 (subject to tax and statutory deductions)

Position 1: Senior Programme Manager

Role Purpose:
Lead the delivery of complex programmes in fragile and access‑constrained contexts, ensuring compliance with FCDO Programme and Project Management (PPM) processes. Provide leadership, financial oversight, and risk management while building team capability.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong leadership and ability to deliver through others
• Deep understanding of FCDO PPM processes and PrOF
• Experience managing complex programmes in FCAS contexts
• Proven financial and risk management knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong stakeholder management and partner engagement skills
• Effective line management and commitment to staff development
• Expert written and spoken English

Desirable:

• Experience working in or on Sudan
• Arabic language proficiency
• Practitioner-level project delivery qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, MSP, PMI, etc.)

Position 2: Deputy Country Director (SEO), Department for Business and Trade

Role Purpose:
Support UK businesses to win commercial opportunities in Ethiopia and across the region. Lead investment promotion, business development, and cross‑team collaboration to strengthen UK‑Ethiopia trade relations.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Postgraduate or undergraduate degree with relevant professional qualification
• Experience supporting businesses in commercial opportunities
• Private sector or government/international organization experience
• Strong leadership and cross‑team collaboration skills
• Client‑facing experience (investment promotion, advisory, professional services)
• Fluency in English and Amharic
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Positive, resilient, adaptable attitude

Desirable:

• Experience in business development, investment appraisal, deal brokering
• Knowledge of UK and Ethiopian economic/business environment
• Budget management experience
• Knowledge of investment services contracts and delivery mechanisms
• Familiarity with international development

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the official British Government recruitment portal:
👉 Apply here

Important Notes:

• Applications submitted via third‑party websites will not be received
• Only applications through the official tal.net site are valid
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered

📅 Deadline: April 19, 2026
📍 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia