Awash Bank is one of the leading private banks in Ethiopia, established in 1994 as the first private bank in the country following the financial reforms that opened up the banking sector. Over the years, the bank has grown rapidly, becoming a key player in the Ethiopian financial landscape. Awash Bank provides a wide range of financial services, including personal and corporate banking, investment solutions, trade finance, and electronic banking services such as mobile banking and internet banking. Its expansive network of branches and ATMs across Ethiopia makes banking services more accessible to people in both urban and rural areas.
The bank is known for its commitment to innovation and customer-centric services. Awash Bank continuously works to upgrade its technology infrastructure, introducing modern banking solutions that meet the needs of its diverse clientele. For instance, it was one of the first banks in Ethiopia to introduce online banking, enhancing customer convenience. The bank’s dedication to providing innovative services has contributed significantly to its success, enabling it to remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic financial sector.
Awash Bank also plays an important role in Ethiopia’s economic development by supporting key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and trade through its financing solutions. By providing loans, credit facilities, and financial advice to businesses and individuals, the bank helps to stimulate economic growth and development. Its strong financial performance and commitment to corporate social responsibility further enhance its reputation as a reliable and forward-thinking financial institution in Ethiopia.
Awash Bank invites competent and qualified candidates for the following vacant job positions. Awash Bank, Ethiopia’s pioneering private bank, was established on November 10, 1994 after the downfall of the socialist regime. The Bank was established by 486 founding shareholders with a paid- up capital of Birr 24.2 million and started banking operations on Feb. 13, 1995. Since embarking operation, the Bank has registered remarkable growth. Notwithstanding global and domestic challenges, Awash Bank has exhibited a superior functional and fiscal performances among private banks operating in Ethiopia. Awash Bank is currently working towards strengthening its capital base, technological capabilities, Human resources and customer base.
- Position 1: Branch Operation Manager II
Job Summary
The jobholder is responsible to manage, organize, co-ordinate, and control branch activities. S/ he manages the customer service function at the Branch and ensure functional excellence to deliver exemplary services for high customer satisfaction levels. S/ he also ensures that transactions are cost effective and profitable to the Bank.
Qualification & Experience BA Degree in Accounting, Management, Marketing & Economics plus a minimum of 6 years’ banking experience with at least 1 years as Branch Operation Manager.
Place Of Work Jimma Branch – Jimma Town V No HO/ 01201/ 24
- Position 2: Customer Service and Operation Manager I
Job Summary
The job holder is responsible for managing the customer service function at the Branch and ensure functional excellence to deliver exemplary services for high customer satisfaction levels supporting the Bank’s growth
Qualification & Experience BA Degree in Accounting, Management, Marketing & Economics plus a minimum of 6 years’ experience with at least 3 years at functional work.
Place Of Work
- Baro Mado Branch – Gambella Town V. No HO/ 01198/ 24
- Ashura Branch – Jimma Zone Dedo Woreda, Sheki Town V.No HO/ 01199/ 24
- Pugnido Branch – Gambella Region, Pugnido Town V.No HO/ 01200/ 24
- Position 3 Branch Manager – Class II Branch
Job Summary
The job holder is responsible to plan, organize, lead, and control the banking activities of a branch office. S/ he ensures that operating procedures, rules, regulations and code of practices of the bank are adhered to by subordinates. The jobholder leads the branch deals and customer service initiatives and guides branch functional excellence. S/ he prepares and submits periodic budget, functional plan and activity and progress reports.
Qualification & Experience BA Degree in Accounting, Economics, Management & Business Administration plus a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the banking sector of which three (3) years in a administrative position
Place Of Work Harufa Branch – Shashemene Town V.No HO/ 01192/ 24
- Position 4: Senior IT Project Management Officer
Job Summary
The job holder is responsible to co-ordinate, support and control activities related to IT projects from initiation to implementation in the Bank. The role requires planning, overseeing and coordinating different IT systems of the Bank from creativity to completion by ensuring that IT projects are completed on time, that the project’s objectives are meet, asked results are achieved and the most effective resources are used.
Qualification & Experience BSc Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related fields plus a minimum of 6 years’ experience in IT, project management and banking areas.
Professional Certificates in Project Management areas( added advantage).
Place Of Work Addis Ababa V.No HO/ 01197/ 24
- Position 5: Branch Manager – Class IV Branch
Job Summary
The job holder is responsible to plan, organize, lead, and control the banking activities of a branch office. S/ he ensures that operating procedures, rules, regulations and code of practices of the bank are adhered to by subordinates.
The jobholder leads the branch sales and customer service initiatives and guides branch functional excellence. S/ he prepares and submits periodic budget, functional plan and activity and progress reports.
Qualification & Experience BA Degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Banking & Finance and Economics plus minimum of eight (8) years of applicable banking experience of which 3 years in a administrative position.
Place Of Work
Abshege Branch – Gurage Zone, Darge Town V.No HO/ 01195/ 24
Agena Branch – Gurage Zone, Agena Town V.No HO/ 01196/ 24
- Position 6: Branch Manager Class III Branch
Job Summary
The job holder is responsible to plan, organize, lead, and control the banking activities of a branch office. S/ he ensures that operating procedures, rules, regulations and code of practices of the bank are adhered to by subordinates. The jobholder leads the branch sales and customer service initiatives and guides branch functional excellence. S/ he prepares and submits periodic budget, functional plan and exertion and progress reports.
Qualification & Experience BA Degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics or related discipline plus minimum of nine( 9) years of applicable banking experience of which three (3) years in a administrative position.
Place Of Work
Debre Berhan Branch
Debre Berhan Town V. No HO/ 01193/ 24
Butajira Branch – Butajira Town V. No HO/ 01194/ 24
- Position 7: Branch Manager Class I Branch
Job Summary
The job holder is responsible to plan, organize, lead, and control the banking activities of a branch office. S/ he ensures that operating procedures, rules, regulations and code of practices of the bank are adhered to by subordinates. The jobholder leads the branch sales and customer service initiatives and guides branch functional excellence. S/ he prepares and submits periodic budget, functional plan and activity and progress reports.
Qualification & Experience BA Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration plus a minimum eleven (11) years’ experience in the banking sector, three (3) of which is at administrative role.
Place Of Work
Shashemene Branch
- How to Apply
Interested applicants, who fulfill the below requirement, are invited to apply only via Online Job Application System; https://jobs.awashbank.coms up to october 7, 2024Incomplete applications will not be considered
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