The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Additional information 

• In addition to salary the successful applicant will receive provident fund, medical benefits, 22  days annual leave and 14 public holidays (after the probation period)

• An out of hours call will be given if necessary

• The package also includes a good level of health insurance and an engaging working environment

• Must be able to legally work in Ethiopia.

• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.

• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.

• The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.

• Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Addis Ababa are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Ethiopia.

• All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.

• The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
  Obtain the relevant permit
  Pay the fees for the permit
  Make arrangements to relocate
  Meet the costs to relocation

• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

• Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles  

• Please note:  AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5  

• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.

• Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6/12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

Job Category  Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory  Security

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

Main purpose of job:

• To carry out a full range of guarding duties including checking vehicles and people both entering and leaving the Embassy compound on a 24-hour shift basis

• To follow all written and verbal instructions issued to them by the Embassy security managerial staff

Roles and responsibilities:

• Manning allocated duty post as directed

• Checking that persons entering the compound have the authority to do so

• Searching both persons and vehicles (Including using scanners)

• Operating access gates to allow pedestrian and vehicular access to and from compound

• Checking that no goods are taken out of the compound without the correct authority

• Responding to any incident (Bomb, Fire and Incident etc) as required in accordance with set procedures

• Always to be a professional, polite, and motivated and smart team player

• Any other security related task as directed

Application deadline  23 July 2023

Grade  S2

Type of Position  Permanent

Working hours per week  42

Region  Africa

Country/Territory  Ethiopia

Location (City)  Addis Ababa

Type of Post  British Embassy

Salary  USD 259.78

Start Date  1 October 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment  

Learning and development opportunities:

• A full induction training package will be undertaken by the successful candidate

Job Category  Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory  Security

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

Main purpose of job:

• To carry out a full range of guarding duties including checking vehicles and people both entering and leaving the Embassy compound on a 24-hour shift basis

• To follow all written and verbal instructions issued to them by the Embassy security managerial staff

Roles and responsibilities:

• Manning allocated duty post as directed

• Checking that persons entering the compound have the authority to do so

• Searching both persons and vehicles (Including using scanners)

• Operating access gates to allow pedestrian and vehicular access to and from compound

• Checking that no goods are taken out of the compound without the correct authority

• Responding to any incident (Bomb, Fire and Incident etc) as required in accordance with set procedures

• Always to be a professional, polite, and motivated and smart team player

• Any other security related task as directed

Application deadline : 23rd July 2023

Salary : USD 259.78/month

Start date : 1st Oct 2023

Job Requirements

• At least high school graduate

• Experience in the security with police or military and related field with a proven track record of  delivering a quality service

• Be open to change and actively seek ways to improve the service of the security section

• Attention to details and good follow up discipline

• Ability to work quickly and reliably with little supervision to meet targets with clear and effective decision making skills

• Be an excellent team player and to contribute and support wider Embassy objectives

• Recommendation from previous employer of security experience

Language requirements: 

Language: English and Amharic (both written and Oral)

Level of language required: Good Standard 

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• First aid and basic computer skill is an added advantage

• Full Ethiopian driving Licence (car)

Required behaviours  Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

How to Apply

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it. CLICK HERE to apply