Job Overview
The British Embassy in Addis Ababa is one of our largest in Africa, and the development programme run from within it is our biggest on the continent. We are proud of our longstanding bilateral relationship with Ethiopia.
We are looking for an experienced, driven and creative person to join our friendly, integrated team where you’ll get the chance to build your skills, working right across the mission – from development to diplomatic.
Key Details
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Application deadline: 19 February 2026
- Salary (Humanitarian Programme and Policy Officer): USD 2,198.28 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions)
- Salary (IT Support Officer): USD 694.52 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions)
Job Requirements & Description
Position 1: Humanitarian Programme and Policy Officer
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Experience of working on humanitarian issues (e.g. for government, international or national humanitarian organisations, and/or donors).
- Excellent analytical and data analysis skills, and good experience presenting information in clear information products using relevant IT packages.
- A proven ability to communicate clearly and confidently, verbally and in writing.
- Strong understanding of Ethiopian humanitarian policies and architecture.
- Excellent inter-personal and team working skills, with an ability to multi-task, work flexibly and adapt to emerging issues.
- Strong experience in relationship-building, establishing robust networks and managing partners or stakeholders is desirable.
- Familiarity with programme delivery or project management is desirable.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Proficiency in Amharic and/or other Ethiopian languages is an added advantage.
Position 2: IT Support Officer
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related fields.
- 3 or more years of relevant professional experience in IT Infrastructure and support services.
- Experience in end user IT support, Particularly Office 365 and cloud.
- Experience in Microsoft Exchange/Outlook, Ms Teams, SharePoint etc.
- Experience in IT Security
- Experience in structured cabling etc.
- Good working knowledge of networking and IT infrastructure.
- Proficient English and Amharic
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- AI and Business Intelligence tools
- Experience in IT inventory management
- Valid driving license.
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.