Embassy of Sweden Job Vacancy 2025

The Embassy of Sweden in Addis Ababa is responsible for Sweden’s relations with Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan, the African Union (AU), IGAD and UNECA. The Embassy consists of five sections: Political and multilateral affairs, promotion, and public diplomacy; Bilateral Development Cooperation; Regional Development Cooperation; Migration; and Administrative and Consular Section.

The latter program includes, among other partners, the African Union, the regional economic communities, AfDB, and civil society organizations. The main thematic areas covered are environment and climate change, democracy and human rights, migration and development, inclusive economic development, and peaceful and inclusive societies.

Position: National Program Officer, Inclusive Economic Growth

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCES:

Required qualifications:

At least a master’s degree in an area relevant for the position.
Excellent oral and written proficiency in English, as well as verbal communication skills.
Extensive experience of working with computer programs, applications, and systems.

Required work experience:

At least 3 years’ experience working with the thematic area
Have experience from working at an embassy, or an implementing organization, or relevant private sector, financing institutions or banks
In addition, the candidate is expected to:
– Be pro-active, problem-solving, analytical, and open to learn;
– Be results orientated.
– Have a good understanding of gender, conflict sensitivity and a human rights-based approach;
– 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 indirect discrimination might take place in the line of duty, on grounds of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion or other beliefs, sexual orientation, position, disability or illness.”

Location: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

Deadline: July 31, 2025

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit the following documents by e-mail, to the Embassy of Sweden in Addis Ababa:

CV, including details of relevant 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 provide 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(opens in a new tab). As the subject of the message, please indicate reference no and your name: ‘UM2025/19287/ADDI – Your Name.’

Please note that applications will not be returned, and only short-listed applicants will be contacted. To be considered, your application should be submitted latest by 31 July (16:00hrs) and fulfill the above mentioned requirements. The Embassy only receives electronic applications.