Apply for the British Embassy Women and Girls Adviser Job in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Earn $2,198 monthly on a 24-Month Contract

Overview

The British Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is seeking a Women and Girls Adviser at the Senior Executive Officer grade. Advertised by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, this senior-level international development role focuses on gender equality, women and girls rights, social inclusion, policy advisory work, and programme coordination. The selected candidate will operate within the Embassy's Women and Girls Hub under the supervision of the Women and Girls Lead.

What you get

The position offers a monthly base salary of USD 2,198.28 on a 24-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal. The working hours are 36 hours per week. In addition to remuneration, the role provides professional learning and development opportunities in gender equality, international development, strategic influencing, programme delivery, safeguarding, policy development, and leadership.

Requirements

Applicants must have demonstrated professional experience in gender equality, women’s empowerment, social inclusion, safeguarding, policy advisory work, advocacy, or related development fields. Candidates need a strong understanding of the challenges affecting women and girls, knowledge of international diplomacy and humanitarian assistance, and excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Additional qualifications include stakeholder engagement abilities, experience in coordinating programmes or compliance processes, and strong analytical and organisational skills. Experience working on gender equality in Ethiopia or comparable contexts, knowledge of equality legislation and safeguarding, and proficiency in Amharic or other Ethiopian languages are considered advantages.

Key dates

Applications close on 4 December 2026. The successful candidate is expected to start employment on 1 February 2027.