External Vacancy Announcement: Safaricom Ethiopia

Safaricom Ethiopia, part of an international consortium including Vodafone, Safaricom PLC, and the British International Investment (BII), is expanding its purpose-led technology team. We are looking for talented individuals to help us transform lives through digital connectivity and inclusive financial services.


Open Positions

1. Digital Distribution MIS Specialist

  • Role Summary: Support data-driven decision-making by managing and enhancing Management Information Systems (MIS) for the Sales and Distribution unit.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Management Systems, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years in MIS or data management.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in MySQL, Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
  • Location: Addis Ababa.

2. Compensation and Benefits Lead

  • Role Summary: Shape the organization’s reward strategies, ensuring fair and competitive compensation while managing people costs sustainably.
  • Education: Degree in HR, Finance, or Business.
  • Experience: 5 years (for Postgraduates) or 7 years (for Bachelor’s degree holders) in Compensation and Benefits.
  • Preferred: Experience in telecoms, FMCG, or large complex organizations.
  • Location: Addis Ababa.

3. Regional Acquisition Manager – Kombolcha

  • Role Summary: Drive market share growth by acquiring new individual and SME customers and managing regional acquisition budgets.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Experience: Proven track record in customer acquisition or sales.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in using sales tracking and CRM tools.
  • Location: Addis Ababa (Regional focus: Kombolcha).

4. Regional Sales Manager – Dessie

  • Role Summary: Lead commercial management and business development to drive revenue growth and overall profitability.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing (MBA preferred).
  • Experience: At least 5 years in sales/trade execution within FMCG or Telecom, with 3 years in a managerial role.
  • Skills: Strong leadership, financial forecasting, and industry knowledge.
  • Location: Addis Ababa (Regional focus: Dessie).

General Application Information

  • Employment Type: Full-time.
  • Deadline: April 29, 2026 (MM/DD/YY: 04/29/2026).
  • Selection: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the criteria should apply through the Safaricom Ethiopia career portal.

  1. Update Profile: Ensure your candidate profile is fully updated on the portal.
  2. Attach Resume: Have your CV/Resume ready in PDF or Word format.
  3. Submit: Click the apply button on the specific job listing.

Safaricom Ethiopia — Transforming lives for a digital future.