JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: British Embassy Ethiopia
Position: Human Capital Development Adviser
Grade: G7
Job Category: Human Capital Development / International Development
Work Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Salary: 2,846.10$ (subject to tax and statutory deductions)
Application Method: Online application
Application Deadline: November 16, 2026
The British Embassy represents the UK Government in Ethiopia and works to strengthen bilateral relations, promote international development, address humanitarian needs and support inclusive economic growth. Its priorities include human capital development, governance, education, healthcare and resilience to global challenges such as climate change.
POSITION: HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISER
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should demonstrate substantial professional experience and expertise in the following areas:
- Policy development, influencing and diplomatic negotiation.
- Managing complex development programmes, public policy initiatives or project portfolios.
- Understanding international policy development and multilateral engagement.
- Providing evidence-based policy advice and strategic recommendations to senior management.
- Building effective partnerships with government institutions, development partners and international organizations.
- Leading teams, managing major programmes and promoting an inclusive working environment.
- Using research, evidence and evaluation to improve programme quality and policy decisions.
- Managing significant budgets, financial risks and programme assurance processes.
- Understanding human capital development, particularly in health and education.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Programme planning, financial management, risk management and results monitoring.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Experience working in complex political, institutional or development environments.
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and deliver results under pressure.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversight of human capital development programmes.
Major responsibilities include:
- Acting as the Programme Responsible Owner (PRO) for a major Human Capital Development programme.
- Providing strategic direction and accountability throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Advising senior management, the Development Director and Ministers on policy and programme priorities.
- Developing and maintaining a clear theory of change that connects programme activities with intended outcomes.
- Leading programme planning, implementation, financial oversight, risk management and performance monitoring.
- Building strong partnerships with government institutions, development partners, implementing organizations, civil society and research institutions.
- Providing evidence-based policy advice on human capital development.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of the Embassy’s Human Capital Development strategy.
- Identifying opportunities for collaboration across health, education, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and other related sectors.
- Promoting effective coordination between UK teams, government institutions and development partners.
- Supporting adaptive management and continuous programme improvement.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary: 2,846.10$
The base salary is subject to applicable taxes and other statutory deductions.
PLACE OF WORK
British Embassy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications online through
APPLICATION DEADLINE
November 16, 2026
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