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: 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