About the Organization:
The British Embassy in Sudan (British Office Sudan – BOS) is a leading diplomatic mission representing the United Kingdom’s interests in Sudan. It works to promote peace, stability, and development, delivering humanitarian and development programmes that improve the lives of communities across Sudan. BOS partners with a wide range of organizations, including multilateral agencies, international NGOs, Sudanese civil society actors, and private sector suppliers, to ensure effective programme delivery. The Embassy values innovation, excellence, and accountability and provides a supportive and inclusive environment for professional growth.
Job Description:
The British Embassy Sudan is seeking a motivated and experienced Programme Officer to join the Operational Excellence Team. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to programmes that have a tangible impact on Sudanese communities. The role requires managing day-to-day programme activities, ensuring compliance with UK Government rules, and driving effective implementation with partners.
As a Programme Officer, you will play a key role in supporting programme management, overseeing less complex projects, and assisting Programme Managers with more complex interventions. You will be responsible for ensuring programmes achieve their intended results while maintaining high standards of financial and risk management.
You will actively engage with implementing partners, ensuring strong partnerships and fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders. By maintaining clear delivery plans, up-to-date records on the Aid Management Platform, and regular programme meetings, you will ensure effective coordination and transparency.
The role involves close monitoring of programme budgets, ensuring value for money, timely payment of invoices, and proactive management of financial risks. You will work to understand and mitigate risks, including fiduciary risks, and ensure adherence to UK Government policies on fraud, corruption, and ethical compliance.
You will contribute to programme design and mobilisation, including supporting procurement processes to select implementing partners, as well as conducting due diligence assessments to strengthen partner systems. This position provides a platform to gain broad experience in operational management, strategic planning, and cross-office collaboration.
The Programme Officer will also support wider team and cross-office priorities. Opportunities include assisting in policy discussions, preparing communications briefings, contributing to corporate returns, and supporting Senior Programme Managers or Team Leaders in managing the broader programme portfolio.
This role provides exposure to high-level programme operations and the chance to influence the delivery of aid that directly benefits vulnerable communities. You will gain experience in managing complex multi-stakeholder projects and develop skills in leadership, risk management, and strategic programme oversight.
The position encourages professional growth through involvement in internal committees such as Learning & Development and Diversity & Inclusion, fostering a culture of continuous learning, mentorship, and networking within the Embassy.
Educational Qualification:
- Excellent verbal and written English is required.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related fields is preferred.
- Formal programme management qualifications such as APM PMF, AGILE, PRINCE2, or equivalent are desirable.
Work Experience:
- Proven experience managing projects or programmes with a focus on achieving results.
- Experience in financial management, including budget monitoring and forecasting.
- Prior experience working in international development or humanitarian settings is desirable.
- Experience working in Sudan or Arabic language skills are advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, challenge poor performance, and drive accountability.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities to handle diverse topics simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with partners.
- High IT literacy, including advanced MS Excel and Word skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage own workload under tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make effective decisions in complex situations.
- Behaviours required: Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together.
Job Location:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type and Salary:
Full-time position. Base salary of USD 901.41, subject to tax and statutory deductions. This role provides opportunities for career development, skill enhancement, and exposure to international development operations.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply through the official British Government recruitment platform at tal.net. Applications submitted via third-party websites will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Scanned certificates or attachments are not required for the initial application.
Additional Information and Opportunities:
- This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to development and humanitarian outcomes in Sudan.
- You will gain exposure to a range of international partners, from NGOs to private sector suppliers.
- The position fosters leadership and professional growth through participation in internal committees and cross-office initiatives.
- The Embassy encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups to ensure diversity and inclusion within the team.
- You will acquire strong programme management skills applicable across global humanitarian and development contexts.
- Working in this role develops expertise in financial management, compliance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
- The post allows you to experience operational excellence at a diplomatic mission level, including policy briefings and ministerial engagement.
- Participation in programme design, procurement, and delivery strengthens analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Exposure to multi-stakeholder coordination improves negotiation and influencing skills in complex project environments.
- The role supports professional networking with experts in development, humanitarian aid, and international diplomacy.
- The Embassy provides a supportive environment for continuous learning and career progression.
- Staff have opportunities to contribute to the Embassy’s diversity, inclusion, and learning initiatives, enhancing organizational impact.
- The Programme Officer role offers meaningful work that directly improves lives while building a rewarding international career.
- Working in Addis Ababa provides exposure to regional development dynamics and international operations in Africa.
- The position develops capacity for high-level programme oversight and accountability, key for senior roles in international development.
- The successful candidate will leave a lasting impact on the programmes and communities they support.
Application Deadline: 3 April 2026
Apply Here: Candidates should submit their application via the official tal.net site for British Government Country Based Staff roles.