Awash Bank, the leading private bank in Ethiopia, invites competent and qualified candidates to apply for the following positions. As a pillar of the nation’s economic development since 1994, Awash Bank is committed to financial inclusion, sustainable development, innovation, and community engagement. We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to a brighter financial future for our customers.
Open Positions
- Director – Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Directorate
- Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Economics, or a related field with at least 12 years of experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role focused on ESG activities. Prior experience in the banking or financial services industry is preferred. Professional certifications are an advantage.
- Job Summary: You will oversee all ESG-related activities, formulating and executing policies, procedures, and strategies to ensure compliance with national and international standards. Your role is to integrate ESG principles into the bank’s operations, risk management, and stakeholder partnerships, driving positive societal and environmental impact.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02733/25
- IT Project Manager
- Qualifications: A BSc Degree in Information Technology or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, project management, and banking, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role. A Master’s degree or professional certifications in IT or Project Management are an added advantage.
- Job Summary: You will plan, oversee, and coordinate IT projects from initiation to implementation. You are responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, meet their objectives, and utilize resources efficiently.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02820/25
- Principal – Training Impact Assessment Officer
- Qualifications: A BA Degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in training evaluation or impact assessment, preferably within the banking or financial services sector. A Master’s degree and a certificate in training delivery are preferred.
- Job Summary: You will evaluate the effectiveness of the bank’s training programs by analyzing outcomes and measuring their impact on employee performance and overall bank goals.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02734/25
- Principal – IT Projects Management Officer
- Qualifications: A BSc Degree in Information Technology or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, project management, and banking. A Master’s degree or professional certifications in IT or Project Management are an added advantage.
- Job Summary: You will organize, coordinate, and control IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and achieve desired results with efficient resource use.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02821/25
- Principal – Database Engineer
- Qualifications: A BSc Degree in Information Technology or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in database management and banking. A Master’s degree is an added advantage. You must be certified on Oracle 19c Certified Professional (OCP). Certification on IBM Db2 Administration is a plus.
- Job Summary: You will be responsible for the design, capacity, efficiency, security, and availability of the bank’s database systems. You will play a critical role in enforcing security standards and policies.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02822/25
- Senior – IT Project Management Officer
- Qualifications: A BSc Degree in Information Technology or a related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience in IT, project management, and banking. A Master’s degree or professional certifications are an added advantage.
- Job Summary: You will coordinate, support, and control IT projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring they are completed on time and meet their objectives.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02823/25
- Senior – Database Administrator
- Qualifications: A BSc Degree in Information Technology or a related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience in database and banking areas. You must be certified on Oracle 19c Certified Professional (OCP). Certifications on IBM DB2, Oracle, Unix, Linux, or EDB PostgreSQL are an added advantage.
- Job Summary: You will be responsible for the usage, accuracy, security, and maintenance of the bank’s computerized databases, managing changes and implementing physical databases.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02824/25
- Senior – Systems Administrator- Compute & Storage
- Qualifications: A BSc Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 6 years of extensive experience as a Systems Administrator, specifically in compute and storage within the banking or financial services industry. Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), RHCSA/RHCE, MCSE, or CCNA are required. Professional certificates in NetApp, EMC, Dell EMC, CISSP, CISM, or VMware VSAN Specialist are also highly valued.
- Job Summary: You will oversee the design, operation, and maintenance of the computing infrastructure and data center facilities, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of server and computing resources.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02825/25
- Senior – Network Administrator
- Qualifications: A BSc Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience in IT and networking. Professional certifications like CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or CISSP are an added advantage.
- Job Summary: You will be responsible for the design, configuration, and maintenance of all network systems, including data center routing, switching, firewalls, and cloud resources, ensuring service uptime.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02826/25
- Senior – Data Analyst and BI Developer
- Qualifications: A BSc Degree in Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience in IT and banking. Professional certifications in IT are an added advantage.
- Job Summary: You will manage the development and maintenance of the bank’s analytics and information management systems. Your role is to ensure that decision-making is based on reliable data insights through effective data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02827/25
- IT- Project Management Officer-II
- Qualifications: A BSc Degree in Information Technology or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of experience in IT, project management, and banking. A Master’s degree or professional certifications are an added advantage.
- Job Summary: You will support the coordination of IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are on track to meet their objectives and use resources efficiently.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02828/25
- IT- Project Management Officer-I
- Qualifications: A BSc Degree in Information Technology or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in IT, project management, and banking. A Master’s degree or professional certifications are an added advantage.
- Job Summary: You will support IT project activities, coordinating them from ideation to completion to ensure they meet objectives in a timely and efficient manner.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02829/25
- Legal Officer
- Qualifications: A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree with a minimum of 3 years of work experience.
- Job Summary: You will prepare and review legal documentation, provide legal advice to regional managers and staff, and offer solutions to legal issues, constraints, and risks.
- Location: South Regional Office, Hawassa
- Vacancy No: HO/02830/25
- Attorney I
- Qualifications: A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant banking experience.
- Job Summary: You will provide legal advice and guidance on regulatory compliance, monitor legal and regulatory changes, and review corporate policies, procedures, and contracts.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02831/25
- Legal Aid
- Qualifications: A Diploma in Law with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Aid.
- Job Summary: You will represent the bank before tribunals, assist attorneys with foreclosure processes and auctions, and follow up on court decisions and criminal cases.
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Vacancy No: HO/02832/25
Application Instructions
- Term of Employment: Permanent
- Salary & Benefits: As per the Bank’s Salary Scale & Benefits Package
- How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply online only via our Job Application System at https://jobs.awashbank.com/ within 7 consecutive days from the first date of this vacancy announcement.
- Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Vacancy Announcement Date: August 19, 2025
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