The British Government is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, promotes equality, and fosters an inclusive workplace. The British Embassy in Ethiopia is currently inviting applications for the following position.
Position: Senior Portfolio Manager (SEO)
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary: USD $2,103.01 (subject to tax and deductions)
Application Deadline: 11 August 2025
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex programmes in challenging environments.
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- Strong programme management capacity-building experience.
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for decision-making.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable:
- Experience collaborating with World Bank, UN agencies, INGOs, and private sector partners.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Oversee the mobilisation, procurement, and implementation of multiple programmes and projects.
- Provide cross-office mentoring and support on programme delivery.
- Lead the programme management team and ensure resources (staff and expenditure) are managed effectively.
- Contribute to the Embassy’s strategic initiatives across ODA teams (Resilience & Humanitarian, Human Capital Development, Political & Governance, Climate & Trade).
Required Behaviors:
Changing and Improving, Developing Self and Others, Leadership, Working Together.
How to Apply
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.