British Embassy Vacancy Announcement 2026

The British Embassy in Addis Ababa is inviting qualified, experienced, and highly professional candidates to apply for the following position.

Position: Residence Manager

The Residence Manager will be responsible for overseeing residential, hospitality, catering, facilities, events, staff, and operational services while ensuring high standards of professionalism, safety, security, and customer service.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Candidates should demonstrate strong experience and skills in the following areas:

• Residence, hospitality, accommodation, and facilities management
• Professional catering services and culinary operations
• Team leadership, staff supervision, employee development, and performance management
• Planning and coordinating formal events, receptions, VIP visits, and high-profile engagements
• Budget management, financial monitoring, forecasting, and ensuring value for money
• Procurement, inventory control, and management of suppliers and contractors
• Effective engagement with senior officials, VIPs, guests, government representatives, and external partners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer-service orientation
• Health, safety, security, and property compliance
• Residential maintenance, including repairs, refurbishment, and preventive maintenance
• Strong administrative and organizational abilities, including record keeping, reporting, and managing multiple priorities
• A demonstrated ability to improve operational processes, enhance service quality, and adapt to changing requirements
• Professionalism, discretion, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately
• Fluency in English and Amharic

Salary

💰 USD 633.83 per month

The base salary is subject to applicable taxes and other statutory deductions.

Duty Station

📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Application Deadline

📅 August 21, 2026