British Embassy Addis Ababa – Job Vacancies 2026 - British Embassy - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

British Embassy Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Senior programme manager: usd 2,198.28; programme ...
On-site
Strong leadership skills to deliver through others
In-depth knowledge of fcdo programme & project management processes
Experience managing complex programmes in access-constrained contexts
The British Embassy in Addis Ababa is seeking experienced professionals for various positions, including a Senior Programme Manager and Programme Officer, as part of their significant development program in Ethiopia. Candidates should possess strong project management skills, financial expertise, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, with a focus on delivering results in challenging environments

Job Summary

  • The British Embassy in Addis Ababa is one of the UK's largest missions in Africa hosting the biggest development programme on the continent.
  • Candidates must possess strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while taking initiative.
  • Applications must be submitted exclusively via the official British Government recruitment portal, as third-party submissions will not be considered.

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The British Embassy in Addis Ababa is seeking experienced professionals for various positions, including a Senior Programme Manager and Programme Officer, as part of their significant development program in Ethiopia. Candidates should possess strong project management skills, financial expertise, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, with a focus on delivering results in challenging environments.

Salary

Senior Programme Manager: USD 2,198.28; Programme Officer: USD 901.41; Subject to tax and statutory deductions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong leadership skills to deliver through others
  • In-depth knowledge of FCDO Programme & Project Management processes
  • Experience managing complex programmes in access-constrained contexts
  • Financial and risk management expertise
  • Excellent written and spoken English proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working in or on Sudan
  • Arabic language proficiency
  • Practitioner-level project delivery qualifications like APM or PRINCE2
  • Experience in International Development or Humanitarian sector
  • Formal Programme Management qualifications such as AGILE

Key Requirements

  • Proven ability to deliver through others
  • Experience with PrOF processes
  • Financial management capabilities
  • Strong organisational skills under pressure
  • Advanced IT skills including MS Excel and Word

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