JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: British Embassy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position: Executive Assistant to the Deputy Ambassador (EO)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: USD 862.35 per month (subject to tax and statutory deductions)
Application Deadline: November 25, 2025
The British Embassy in Addis Ababa is one of the UK’s largest missions in Africa, managing the UK’s largest development programme on the continent. The embassy is seeking a driven, experienced, and creative Executive Assistant to join a dynamic, integrated team supporting diplomatic communications and programme management across the mission.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of one of the UK’s most strategically important bilateral relationships, contributing to high-profile ministerial visits, multimedia content creation, and targeted campaigns that communicate UK priorities in Ethiopia.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and executive support to the Deputy Ambassador
- Manage diary and office operations efficiently
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations
- Support ministerial visits and official events
- Assist in developing communication materials and campaigns
- Collaborate with teams across the embassy to ensure smooth operations
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Experience managing a diary and office tasks
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to build professional relationships
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Understanding of embassy operations
- Experience in a diplomatic mission or international organization
Required Behaviors
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through the official British Government recruitment portal (tal.net site). Applications submitted via third-party websites will not be considered.
Deadline: November 25, 2025
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