Human Capital Development Adviser

About the role

The Human Capital Development (HCD) Adviser will provide strategic leadership for the UK's support to Ethiopia's human capital development agenda, driving high-quality policy engagement and programme delivery across multidisciplinary human development priorities. The role requires strong strategic judgement, political awareness and the ability to identify opportunities and risks within a complex and evolving development landscape. The postholder will serve as Programme Responsible Owner (PRO) for a flagship Human Capital Development programme, leading the transition from programme design to implementation and ensuring delivery of sustainable and measurable results. They will provide oversight of programme performance, financial management, risk management, safeguarding, due diligence, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring compliance with FCDO programme operating standards and value for money principles.