EthSwitch S.C. External Vacancy Announcement


EthSwitch S.C., the National Switch of Ethiopia, would like to invite qualified and competent applicants for the following vacant positions:


1️⃣ Senior Digital Payment Officer (Re-Advertised)

About the Job
Responsible for overseeing and enhancing the performance and availability of digital payment systems. The officer will lead upgrades, changes, and performance enhancements, manage system setups, testing, piloting of integrations (IPS, NPG, Shared Wallet), and support digital operations.

Qualification & Experience

  • BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
  • 6/4 years of relevant work experience, of which 2 years must be in professional positions.
  • Ethical competence and certifications are added advantages.

2️⃣ Senior IT Risk Analyst (Re-Advertised)

About the Job
Responsible for leading IT risk management, identifying, assessing, and mitigating IT risks in line with company objectives. Ensures frameworks and methodologies are updated, conducts assessments, monitors risks, and prepares reports for management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance IT risk management frameworks.
  • Conduct regular IT risk assessments.
  • Recommend and oversee mitigation strategies.
  • Provide actionable insights for senior management.

Qualification & Experience

  • BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
  • 7/5 years of relevant experience, of which 2 years must be in officer positions.
  • Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001 frameworks and IT security technologies required.
  • Strong reporting, analytical, and communication skills.

3️⃣ Principal Cyber Security Engineer

About the Job
Responsible for developing security policies, architectures, designs, conducting risk assessments, evaluating company security posture, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Will mentor junior staff and provide capacity building.

Qualification & Experience

  • BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
  • 7/5 years of relevant experience, of which 2 years must be in senior professional positions.

📍 Place of Work

  • Addis Ababa (Head Office)

📌 How to Apply

  • Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
    • CV
    • Educational Credentials
    • Work Experience Documents
  • Send applications via email to hr@ethswitch.com
  • Clearly state the job title in the subject line.
  • Female applicants are highly encouraged.

⚠️ Note:

  • Submitting only a CV is not sufficient; credentials must be attached.
  • All applicants’ educational qualifications will be verified with the respective institutions.