Embassy of Sweden 

The Swedish Embassy in Addis Ababa is responsible for Sweden’s relations with Ethiopia, Djibouti, and the African Union. The Embassy also manages a Swedish bilateral development cooperation program with Ethiopia and indigenous development cooperation in Africa. 

The ultimate program includes, among other partners, the African Union, Indigenous profitable communities, the AfDB, and civil society associations. The main thematic areas covered are environment and climate change, democracy and mortal rights, migration and development, inclusive profitable development, and peaceful and inclusive societies. 

The Section for Regional Development Cooperation currently comprises 19 positions, including public and Swedish program officers, the head of the section, two controllers, and two program directors. The Embassy has colleagues located in Stockholm (Sida HQ) and at the Swedish Embassy in Ouagadougou. 

The Regional Section within the Swedish Embassy in Addis Ababa is now looking for a well- good Programme Officer to work with democracy,  moral rights, and rule of law issues. 

Position: National Program Officer, Peaceful And Inclusive Societies 

Required Qualifications 
 • At least a master’s degree in an area applicable to the position. 
 • Excellent oral and written proficiency in English, as well as verbal communication skills. 
 • expansive experience of working with computer programs, applications, and systems.  

Required work experience 
 • At least 3 years of experience working with the thematic area 
 • Have experience working at an embassy and/ or donor partner, or an implementing organization 
 • In addition, the candidate is expected to 
 o Bepro-active, problem-solving,  logical, and open to learning; 
 o Be results-orientated. 
 o Have a good understanding of gender, conflict sensitivity, and a  mortal rights-based approach; 
 o Drive a culture of teamwork 
 Ethiopian citizens, and citizens of other countries resident in Ethiopia and entitled to work in Ethiopia, are eligible to apply. Quote from the Embassy Code of Conduct “ We work to ensure that neither direct nor circular discrimination might take place in the line of duty, on grounds of gender, age, ethnical origin, religion or other beliefs, sexual orientation, position, disability or illness. ” 
 How to Apply 
 The vacancy is an original position, full-time, starting with a probation period of six months with the possibility of endless employment. An individual salary system is applied. The Embassy of Sweden is an equal opportunities employer. 

APPLICATION 

Applicants should submit the following documents by e-mail, to the Embassy of Sweden in Addis Ababa. 
 • CV, including details of applicable education and work experience. 
 • Cover Letter( English), setting out why you consider yourself a good candidate for this post. 
 • Names, telephone numbers, and addresses of two reference persons who are willing to give a reference on your character and work capacity. 
 • Clear contact phone numbers and addresses in Ethiopia where the Embassy can rapidly contact you. 

Applications shall be sent to ambassaden.addis.abeba.recruitment@gov.se.  

As the subject of the communication, please indicate reference no and your name ‘ UM2024/ 32542/ ADDI – Your Name.’

Please note that applications won't be returned, and only short-listed applicants will be contacted. To be considered, your application should be submitted rearmost by 23 December 2024( 1600 hrs) and fulfill the above-mentioned requirements. The Embassy only receives electronic applications. 

You can find a detailed description on the embassy’s website: https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/ethiopia-addis-abeba/current/current-vacancies/national-program-officer-peaceful-and-inclusive-societies/