JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: British Embassy in Addis Ababa
Position: Residence Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Addis Ababa
Application Deadline: August 21, 2026
About the British Embassy
The British Embassy in Addis Ababa is one of the United Kingdom’s largest diplomatic missions in Africa and hosts a major development programme supporting the UK’s longstanding bilateral relationship with Ethiopia.
The Residence Manager will work at the Ambassador’s Residence, which regularly hosts diplomatic engagements, VVIP visits, receptions, and official events. The position is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and maintaining the high standards expected of an official diplomatic residence.
The successful candidate will lead a team of six Residence Support Staff and coordinate with Estates, Finance, Procurement, Private Office, and Security teams.
Position: Residence Manager
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Applicants should have strong experience and skills in:
- Residence, hospitality, accommodation, and facilities management
- Culinary expertise and oversight of professional catering services
- Leadership, line management, staff development, and performance management
- Planning and delivering formal events, receptions, VIP visits, and high-profile engagements
- Budget management, financial oversight, forecasting, and value-for-money delivery
- Procurement, inventory, supplier, and contractor management
- Stakeholder engagement with senior leaders, VIPs, guests, government officials, and external partners
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong customer-focused approach
- Health, safety, security, and property compliance management
- Residential maintenance management, including repairs, refurbishments, and preventative maintenance
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Record management and reporting
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Proven ability to improve operational processes and service delivery
- Ability to adapt effectively to changing priorities
- Professional, discreet, and trustworthy approach when handling sensitive and high-profile matters
- Fluency in English and Amharic
Key Responsibilities
The Residence Manager will be responsible for ensuring the effective operation and professional management of the Ambassador’s Residence.
The role includes:
- Managing the Residence Support Staff team
- Coordinating hospitality and catering services
- Organizing official events, receptions, and VIP engagements
- Managing budgets and financial resources
- Coordinating procurement and suppliers
- Overseeing property maintenance and repairs
- Ensuring health, safety, security, and compliance standards
- Working closely with internal Embassy teams and external stakeholders
- Maintaining high standards of service and professionalism
- Identifying and implementing operational improvements
Salary and Benefits
Salary: USD 633.83
Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions.
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application Deadline
August 21, 2026
How to Apply
The British Embassy states that Country Based Staff vacancies should be applied for through recruitment platform.
Important Note
- Apply before August 21, 2026.
- Make sure your application clearly demonstrates your relevant residence, hospitality, facilities, leadership, event-management, financial, procurement, and stakeholder-management experience.
