The UK government supports international development through long-term partnerships. These are tailored to the needs of each country the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office works with, built on mutual accountability and transparency. Sustainable development is central to UK foreign policy, and we are working to go further and faster to reduce poverty globally.
For up-to-date information on the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme work in Ethiopia, view the Development Tracker.
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.
Position 1: Security Guard
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
- Good English and Amharic (both written and Oral).
- At least high school graduate.
- Experience in the security with police or military and related field with a proven track record of delivering a quality service.
- Be open to change and actively seek ways to improve the service of the security section.
- Attention to details and good follow up discipline.
- Ability to work quickly and reliably with little supervision to meet targets with clear and effective decision making skills.
- Be an excellent team player and to contribute and support wider Embassy objectives.
- Recommendation from previous employer of security.
Salary: USD 371.74 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions)
Position 2: Finance Analyst
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Experience of working collaboratively with programme and business managers, as well as finance colleagues, to deliver an accurate and compliant financial position, supported by robust forecasts and clear resource‑accounting insight.
- Confidence and enthusiasm in explaining complex financial information to a wide audience, including non‑finance colleagues, with the ability to tailor analysis to meet end‑user needs.
- Ability to review existing financial systems, tools and reporting processes, identifying gaps or inefficiencies and recommending improvements that enhance the quality and usability of financial information.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines, respond to ad‑hoc requests, and maintain accuracy while working to the finance annual timetable and corporate reporting requirements.
- Willingness and confidence to challenge assumptions, propose system or process changes, and support improvements that strengthen financial control, efficiency and decision‑making.
- Demonstrable analytical capability with a high level of attention to detail, supported by advanced Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, lookups, complex formulas and multi‑sheet analysis) to produce accurate and insightful financial analysis.
- Previous experience in a finance role with similar responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting or resource accounting.
Salary: USD 1,504.61 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions)
Location (City): Addis Ababa
Application deadline: 11 March 2026
How to Apply:
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