The Embassy of Finland in Addis Ababa is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Special Adviser to support the Embassy’s development cooperation, EU-funded programmes, and business partnerships in Ethiopia. The position has a strong focus on digital transformation, including digital education, digital public services, and digital public infrastructure (DPI).

Why the Project Began Our goal was to establish a reliable, modern weather station infrastructure to support researchers, farmers, and local communities with accurate data and forecasting capabilities together with Ethiopian Meteorological Institute, Vaisala, and Finnish Meteorological Institute. Ethiopia’s weather conditions are inherently unpredictable and remarkably diverse, shaped by dramatic variations in altitude, regional climates, and seasonal patterns. In recent years, climate change has added an additional layer of complexity, increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. These shifting conditions have underscored the need for reliable, modern weather monitoring systems—and laid the foundation for our project. First Steps and the Groundbreaking Ceremony