British Embassy Ethiopia Job Vacancies 2026 – 2 Positions
British EmbassyThe British Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is recruiting for two positions: Climate and Nature Programme and Policy Officer and Procurement and Estates Manager. These opportunities are based in Addis Ababa and are part of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
British Embassy Job Vacancies 2026 – Job Summary
| Position | Location | Salary | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate and Nature Programme and Policy Officer | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | USD 2,198.28/month | 20 October 2026 |
| Procurement and Estates Manager | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | USD 1,504.61/month | 7 October 2026 |
1. Climate and Nature Programme and Policy Officer
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Grade: Senior Executive Officer (SEO)
Employment Type: Fixed-term, 12 months, with possibility of renewal
Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: USD 2,198.28 per month
Start Date: 1 December 2026
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
About the Role
The Climate and Nature Programme and Policy Officer will support the British Embassy's climate and nature priorities in Ethiopia, including work related to COP32, climate finance, carbon markets, forest policy and international climate negotiations.
The role combines technical policy advice with programme leadership and management and involves supporting a portfolio of climate and nature programmes with a budget of more than £1 million. The position sits within the Embassy's Climate, Economic, Trade and Investment Team and is also part of the COP32 Unit.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Lead and coordinate delivery of priorities under the Embassy's Climate and Nature Country Business Plan.
- Support delivery of the FCDO's Carbon Accelerator Fund.
- Provide technical advice on climate and nature policy issues relevant to Ethiopia and COP32.
- Work on climate finance, carbon markets, forest management and international climate policy.
- Manage programme suppliers and delivery partners.
- Support the Climate Finance Taskforce under the CRGE Forum.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with government institutions, development partners, NGOs, multilateral organisations and other stakeholders.
- Support UK climate diplomacy and policy engagement with the Government of Ethiopia and international partners.
- Contribute to programme monitoring, evaluation and learning.
- Prepare and contribute to briefings, correspondence and programmes related to COP32.
- Support internal knowledge-sharing and capability building on climate and nature issues.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Applicants should have:
- Experience working on climate and nature policy issues, including climate finance.
- Excellent analytical and data analysis skills.
- Experience presenting information clearly using relevant IT packages.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A strong understanding of Ethiopian climate and nature policies and architecture.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Ability to multitask, work flexibly and adapt to emerging issues.
Desirable Experience
- Strong experience building relationships, establishing networks and managing partners or stakeholders.
- Familiarity with programme delivery or project management.
Required Behaviours
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Seeing the Big Picture
2. Procurement and Estates Manager
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: USD 1,504.61 per month
Start Date: 2 November 2026
Number of Vacancies: 1
Application Deadline: 7 October 2026
About the Role
The Procurement and Estates Manager will lead procurement, commercial planning, contract management and supplier performance for the British Embassy in Addis Ababa.
The role includes strategic commercial oversight of the Embassy's residential and operational estate, while day-to-day property management, maintenance and technical work remain with the relevant estates, facilities and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for areas including:
- Developing and maintaining the Corporate Services procurement pipeline and contract register.
- Planning and leading competitive procurement exercises.
- Preparing and reviewing procurement specifications, tender documents and evaluation criteria.
- Supporting fair and evidence-based bid evaluations.
- Ensuring procurement activity meets requirements for fairness, transparency, competition and value for money.
- Managing contracts, suppliers and commercial relationships.
- Monitoring supplier performance and addressing performance issues.
- Managing procurement and contract renewal timetables.
- Overseeing procurement and estates-related budgets and expenditure.
- Monitoring commercial, financial, operational and supplier risks.
- Maintaining accurate procurement, contract and financial records.
- Providing procurement and contract-management advice to Embassy staff.
- Overseeing commercial and contractual arrangements supporting estates and facilities.
- Building relationships with suppliers, contractors, landlords, budget holders and other stakeholders.
- Leading and developing relevant procurement and corporate-services staff.
- Supporting health, safety, security and compliance requirements.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Applicants should have:
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in procurement, contract management, commercial management or supply chain management.
- Practical experience planning and delivering competitive procurement exercises.
- Experience preparing or reviewing specifications, tender documents, evaluation criteria and procurement records.
- Experience evaluating bids and supporting contract award decisions.
- Experience managing contracts, suppliers or complex commercial relationships.
- Experience monitoring supplier performance.
- Experience resolving supplier-performance problems and managing commercial risk.
- Experience managing budgets, expenditure and contractual commitments.
- Evidence of securing value for money while maintaining service quality and compliance.
- Experience working within governance, financial-control and policy frameworks.
- Ability to maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement and contract records.
- Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Strong customer-service and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and approved digital tools, including the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence tools.
- Willingness to undertake FCDO-sponsored professional development and training.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The official vacancy also lists the following as desirable:
- Professional qualification or certification in procurement, supply chain, commercial management, contract management, finance, business management or project management.
- CIPS membership or willingness to work towards an appropriate qualification.
- Experience managing procurement pipelines and contract registers.
- Experience leading tender evaluations and supplier-selection processes.
- Experience using procurement, purchasing, finance or contract-management systems.
- Experience with supplier due diligence, market analysis and commercial risk management.
- Experience managing high-value, high-risk or business-critical contracts.
- Experience working with regional or central procurement teams.
- Experience in facilities management, property, construction, maintenance or professional-services procurement.
- Experience providing commercial oversight of accommodation, leases or property-related services.
- Experience in diplomatic, international or multicultural environments.
- Experience supporting audits, inspections or management assurance reviews.
- A relevant bachelor's degree.
Required Behaviours
- Changing and Improving
- Delivering at Pace
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through the official British Government tal.net recruitment system operated by Oleeo. The British Embassy specifically states that applications submitted through third-party websites will not be received.
Climate and Nature Programme and Policy Officer
Application deadline: 20 October 2026
Procurement and Estates Manager
Application deadline: 7 October 2026
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