Programme Officers

British Embassy Job Vacancies 2025

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organizational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

The British Embassy is recruiting for three programme officers to support our ambitious agenda. As Programme Officer, you will play a key role in managing and delivering the Embassy’s programmes.

Your primary responsibilities will be focused on programme and financial management, working with government agencies, service providers, other donors and Civil Society Organisations. In addition, there are significant opportunities for promotion and progression to other positions in the Embassy.

Position: Programme Officers

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• Proactive, self-motivated and able to manage and deliver multiple priorities under limited supervision, can work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent organizational abilities; able to work under pressure and manage multiple work streams.  
•  At least one year of proven experience in programme, financial management or another related field

Language:

• Proficient in English language (both written and oral English
• Proficiency in Amharic and/or other Ethiopian languages is an added advantage

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:  

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment and willingness to learn and grow.
• Experience in engaging and influencing external partners and managing suppliers effectively.
• Experience of working on development and/or humanitarian programming in Ethiopia.

Required behaviors: 

Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Salary: USD 635.75

Location (City): Addis Ababa

Application deadline: 3 February 2025

How to Apply:

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.