JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: British Embassy Addis Ababa
Position: Senior Communications Officer (SEO)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: USD 2,103.01 (subject to tax and statutory deductions)
Application Deadline: October 29, 2025
About the British Embassy Addis Ababa
The British Embassy in Addis Ababa is one of the largest UK missions in Africa and hosts the UK’s biggest development program on the continent. The Embassy represents the UK government’s diplomatic, development, and consular interests in Ethiopia and across the African Union.
The team works on issues spanning diplomacy, development, governance, climate resilience, trade, and human rights—making this one of the most dynamic and impactful foreign missions in the region.
Joining the Embassy means becoming part of a diverse, professional, and purpose-driven workplace dedicated to advancing UK-Ethiopia relations and supporting sustainable growth and stability.
Position: Senior Communications Officer (SEO)
Role Summary:
The Senior Communications Officer will lead and manage high-impact communications across the Embassy. The role focuses on promoting the UK’s diplomatic, development, and cultural activities in Ethiopia through innovative multimedia content, media relations, and strategic campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute communications strategies that enhance the UK’s profile and priorities in Ethiopia.
- Manage multimedia content creation including videography, photography, and digital storytelling.
- Lead on digital campaigns and produce engaging posts for social media and web platforms.
- Support senior officials and ministerial visits with targeted communication materials.
- Produce and edit videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and other creative tools.
- Create graphics using Canva or similar platforms.
- Draft compelling written content, including press releases, speeches, and web copy.
- Collaborate across Embassy departments to ensure consistent messaging.
- Supervise or mentor junior communications staff.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Excellent written and spoken English and Amharic.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, public relations, or media.
- Strong technical skills in videography, photography, and video editing.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and basic graphic design tools.
- Demonstrated experience producing visual and written content for digital platforms.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Experience in team management or supervision.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience engaging senior stakeholders or government officials.
- Background in international or multicultural organizations.
Required Behaviors
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Salary: USD 2,103.01 per month (subject to deductions)
Deadline: October 29, 2025
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official UK Government careers portal.
Only applications submitted via will be accepted.
If you apply through third-party websites, your application will not be received by the British Embassy.
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