Women and Girls Adviser – British Embassy Vacancy 2026
British Embassy Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, ET
Role description
The British Embassy in Ethiopia invites qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the position of Women and Girls Adviser in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia Job Market
The British Embassy represents the UK Government in Ethiopia and works to strengthen bilateral relations between the UK and Ethiopia while promoting international development.
Its work focuses on addressing humanitarian needs, investing in human capital, promoting inclusive economic development, strengthening governance and democracy, and building resilience to global challenges, including climate change.
Job Overview
Organization: British Embassy in Ethiopia Position: Women and Girls Adviser Job Grade: SEO Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Salary: 2,198.28 (subject to tax and other statutory deductions) Employment Type: Not specified Application Deadline: December 4, 2026 Application Method: Online
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Applicants must demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Experience providing policy, advisory, programme, advocacy or coordination support on gender equality, women's and girls' rights and empowerment, social inclusion, safeguarding, or related issues. Strong understanding of issues affecting women and girls and the barriers to achieving gender equality globally and in Ethiopia. Understanding of the international system in relation to diplomacy, development and humanitarian assistance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively across teams and with senior stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while delivering high-quality outputs within tight deadlines. Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesise information from diverse sources to support decision-making. Experience coordinating reports, compliance processes, monitoring frameworks or corporate returns. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The following qualifications and experience will be considered an advantage:
Experience working on women's and girls' issues, gender equality, safeguarding or social development in Ethiopia or a comparable context. Knowledge of violence against women and girls (VAWG), conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), safeguarding or related thematic areas. Experience supporting communications, advocacy campaigns or public engagement activities. Familiarity with equality legislation, gender mainstreaming approaches, Equality Impact Assessments or similar compliance processes. Understanding of the Ethiopian policy, development and institutional landscape relating to women and girls. Proficiency in Amharic and/or other Ethiopian languages.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised base salary is 2,198.28 , subject to tax and other statutory deductions.
Ethiopia Job Market
The British Embassy represents the UK Government in Ethiopia and works to strengthen bilateral relations between the UK and Ethiopia while promoting international development.
Its work focuses on addressing humanitarian needs, investing in human capital, promoting inclusive economic development, strengthening governance and democracy, and building resilience to global challenges, including climate change.
Job Overview
Organization: British Embassy in Ethiopia Position: Women and Girls Adviser Job Grade: SEO Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Salary: 2,198.28 (subject to tax and other statutory deductions) Employment Type: Not specified Application Deadline: December 4, 2026 Application Method: Online
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Applicants must demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Experience providing policy, advisory, programme, advocacy or coordination support on gender equality, women's and girls' rights and empowerment, social inclusion, safeguarding, or related issues. Strong understanding of issues affecting women and girls and the barriers to achieving gender equality globally and in Ethiopia. Understanding of the international system in relation to diplomacy, development and humanitarian assistance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively across teams and with senior stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while delivering high-quality outputs within tight deadlines. Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesise information from diverse sources to support decision-making. Experience coordinating reports, compliance processes, monitoring frameworks or corporate returns. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The following qualifications and experience will be considered an advantage:
Experience working on women's and girls' issues, gender equality, safeguarding or social development in Ethiopia or a comparable context. Knowledge of violence against women and girls (VAWG), conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), safeguarding or related thematic areas. Experience supporting communications, advocacy campaigns or public engagement activities. Familiarity with equality legislation, gender mainstreaming approaches, Equality Impact Assessments or similar compliance processes. Understanding of the Ethiopian policy, development and institutional landscape relating to women and girls. Proficiency in Amharic and/or other Ethiopian languages.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised base salary is 2,198.28 , subject to tax and other statutory deductions.