Human Capital Development Adviser (G7)

Human Capital Development Adviser (G7) – British Embassy Addis Ababa

The British Embassy in Addis Ababa is seeking an experienced Human Capital Development Adviser (Grade 7) to provide strategic leadership for the UK's support to Ethiopia's human capital development priorities. The successful candidate will lead programme delivery, provide high-level policy advice, manage strategic partnerships, and promote sustainable development outcomes across health, education, nutrition, WASH, and related sectors.

Job Overview

• Employer: British Embassy Addis Ababa – Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
• Position: Human Capital Development Adviser
• Grade: Grade 7 (G7)
• Job Category: Programme Management, Policy and Development
• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 36 hours per week
• Monthly Salary: USD 2,846.10 (subject to tax and statutory deductions)
• Start Date: 21 December 2026
• Application Deadline: 16 November 2026

About the Employer

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is a UK government department responsible for promoting the United Kingdom's interests and supporting international development. The British Embassy in Addis Ababa works with the Ethiopian government, development partners, and other stakeholders on policy, diplomacy, and development priorities.

Job Purpose

The Human Capital Development Adviser will provide strategic leadership for UK engagement in Ethiopia's human capital development agenda. The role involves overseeing a flagship development programme, guiding policy and investment decisions, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring effective programme delivery.

The successful candidate will serve as the Programme Responsible Owner (PRO), overseeing programme performance, financial management, risk, safeguarding, due diligence, monitoring and evaluation, and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Programme Responsible Owner (PRO) for a major Human Capital Development programme, providing strategic oversight and accountability.
• Lead programme planning, implementation, performance monitoring, financial management, risk management, and adaptive delivery.
• Provide evidence-based policy advice and strategic recommendations to senior management, government counterparts, and development partners.
• Shape the Embassy's human capital development strategy and programme portfolio.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government ministries, development partners, civil society organisations, research institutions, and implementing partners.
• Represent the UK in senior-level policy and technical discussions.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration across health, education, nutrition, WASH, and related sectors.
• Promote learning, innovation, coordination, and value for money across UK-funded programmes.
• Work with multidisciplinary Embassy teams to integrate human capital development priorities into wider policy, diplomacy, and development programmes.
• Ensure programme delivery complies with FCDO operating standards, safeguarding requirements, and assurance processes.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Candidates should demonstrate the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Significant experience managing complex development, public policy, or programme portfolios.
• Strong understanding of human capital development, particularly in health and education.
• Experience providing evidence-based policy advice and strategic recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective partnerships with government institutions, multilaterals, and development partners.
• Strong leadership experience, including setting strategic direction, managing teams or major programmes, and promoting an inclusive working environment.
• Experience managing substantial budgets, programme risks, financial oversight, and assurance processes.
• Strong understanding of international policy development and multilateral engagement.
• Ability to use evidence, research, learning, and evaluation to improve programme quality and inform policy decisions.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, negotiation, and diplomatic skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and deliver results in complex political and development environments.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working on human development programmes in Ethiopia or a comparable operating context.
• Experience managing large donor-funded programmes or working with implementing partners.
• Knowledge of political economy, systems approaches, and cross-sectoral programme design.
• Experience providing strategic policy advice and leading complex programme delivery.
• Experience coordinating across multiple sectors to achieve integrated human development outcomes.

Required Behaviours

Applicants will be assessed against the following Civil Service behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions

Benefits and Learning Opportunities

The British Embassy provides learning and development opportunities, including mandatory training in programme management, financial management, and procurement. Employees will also have access to further professional development opportunities and training on FCDO programme and financial management systems.

Important Application Information

• Applicants must be legally eligible to live and work in Ethiopia and hold the appropriate visa or work permit, or demonstrate eligibility to obtain one.
• Successful candidates will undergo reference checks and security clearance.
• Locally recruited employees are subject to the British Embassy's terms and conditions of service under applicable Ethiopian employment law.
• The advertised salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions.
• The British Embassy does not charge application fees.
• Applicants are expected to submit authentic applications based on their own professional experience. AI tools may only be used for limited tasks such as formatting consistency and keyword relevance. Personal statements and competency-based responses must reflect the applicant's genuine experience. Plagiarism may result in disqualification.
• Applicants should regularly check their recruitment profiles for updates on application status.
• Appointable candidates who are not selected may be placed on a reserve list for up to 12 months.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the official British Government recruitment portal.

Official Application Link:
https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/27475-27475-Human-Capital-Development-Adviser-G7-Human-Capital-Development-Team-ADD/en-GB

Applicants should ensure that their application accurately reflects their qualifications, professional experience, and achievements.

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026

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