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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Fetno Derash Microfinance S.C

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Business

Business Administration

Addis Ababa

10 years

1 Position

2025-04-23

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2025-05-02

Required Skills

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Fields of study

Marketing

Business Administration

Accounting & Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for the company’s overall leadership, strategic direction, and management. The CEO will ensure the effective implementation of the company’s mission, vision, and goals in line with regulatory frameworks and stakeholder expectations while maintaining sound financial and operational performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic planning and execution of the company’s operations and growth initiatives.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and NBE directives.

  • Foster a performance-driven culture and oversee staff development and organizational capacity building.

  • Manage stakeholder relationships, including those of shareholders, regulators, and the public.

  • Oversee financial sustainability, risk management, and operational efficiency.

  • Report periodically to the Board of Directors on performance and strategic matters.

  • Represent the institution at relevant platforms and act as its public spokesperson.

  • Promote digital financial services and financial inclusion objectives.

Job Requirements

Desired Qualifications

  • Education (Required KSAs): Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Marketing Management, or a related field from a recognized university. An advanced degree (MBA or related) is desirable.

  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in microfinance or banking institutions, preferably in well-established financial institutions, of which at least 4 years must be at an executive managerial level.

  • Physical Ability: Capable of performing under pressure and managing multiple tasks.

Personal Characteristics

  • High level of integrity, commitment, and strategic vision.

  • Dynamic, disciplined, and decisive leadership style.

Psychological Ability

  • Emotionally intelligent and resilient under challenging environments.

Other Skills Required

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

  • Proven leadership and decision-making abilities.

  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

  • Sound knowledge of financial services and digital finance ecosystems.

Additional Training: Training in corporate governance, risk management, or microfinance leadership is an added advantage.

Language: Proficiency in English and Amharic.

Salary and Benefits: Negotiable, based on qualifications and experience, aligned with company scale and benefits policy.

Working Conditions: Office-based in Addis Ababa with occasional travel to operational sites..

Required Number: 1 (One)

Sex: Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply

How To Apply

Application Starting Date & Deadline

  • Starting Date: April 20, 2025

  • Closing Date: May 2, 2025

Application Procedure

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their application letter, CV, and copies of supporting credentials within 10 (ten) working days from the date of this announcement to the address below:

Address: Kolfe 18 Mazoria; Ese Dere Building, 1st Floor; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel: +251985525354 / +251984525354

Fetno Derash Microfinance S.C. (under formation) is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, or background.

Fields Of Study

Marketing

Business Administration

Accounting & Finance

Skills Required

analyse business processes

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