Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Company Snapshot

PEACE Microfinance S.C., established in November 1999, operates in accordance with the Microfinance Business Proclamation No. 1164/2019 and 626/2009. With 32 branches across Ethiopia, the company connects its branches to the head office via a core banking system. Additionally, PEACE Microfinance S.C. has partnered with Ethiotelecom as a master agent for client registration. The institution plays a vital role in providing financial services to rural farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs, with a significant focus on serving women.

Role Overview:  

Position Summary: The CEO is the highest-ranking executive, providing strategic leadership, direction, and vision to achieve the company’s mission and long-term goals. Collaborating closely with the Board of Directors, the CEO oversees strategic planning, policy implementation, financial management, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Acting as the company's primary representative, the CEO manages relationships with stakeholders, investors, and external partners, drives key performance. indicators (KPIs), and fosters a culture of accountability, growth, and innovation across the Company

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Candidates must demonstrate a strong, verifiable, and measurable record of achievement in a senior leadership position.
• Applicants should clearly demonstrate evidence of achievements such as:
• Successfully growing a microfinance, banking, or financial services institution.
• Achieving measurable growth in loan portfolio, savings/deposits, customers, branches, or market reach.
• Improving profitability, revenue, operational efficiency, or financial sustainability.
• Maintaining or improving portfolio quality, including PAR, non-performing loans, collection, and recovery performance.
• Successfully implementing a strategic transformation, restructuring, turnaround, or business expansion.
• Leading successful digital financial services or technology-driven transformation initiatives.
• Mobilizing capital, investment, deposits, or institutional funding.
• Building and leading high-performing management teams.
• Strengthening governance, internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Expanding access to financial services for underserved customers and communities.

Collaboration & Reporting: Collaboration is key, and you will interact with reporting to Board of Directors

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

Years of Experience: At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience, preferably in banking, microfinance, financial services, or a closely related sector.

Relevant Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in senior executive or senior management positions, with substantial responsibility for business and financial performance.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, financial management, credit/portfolio management, risk management, and organizational leadership.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors, regulators, investors, development partners, or other senior stakeholders is highly desirable.

Education & Certifications

Educational Requirements:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking, Management, or a related field.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is required; additional professional qualifications in finance, banking, microfinance, or management are an advantage.

Certifications: Relevant professional certification or executive management training is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Salary:  Based on Company S. Scale & benefits packages
• Work Location: This position is based at Addis Ababa
• Contract Type: This is a permanent position.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Women are highly encouraged to apply, as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Hiring Needs: We are currently hiring one professional to join our team.

Application Instructions

How to Apply: Qualified applicants can submit cover letter, CV and copies of educational and work experience documents in person to PEACE Microfinance S.C head office HR & Property Management Department Office 2nd floor located behind Meskel Flower Hotel within 10 (Ten) consecutive working days or you can send your updated CV via e-mail: vacancy@peacemfi.com

In-Person Application Location: Applications can be submitted in person at PEACE Microfinance S.C head office HR & Property Management Department Office 2nd floor located behind Meskel Flower Hotel

Application Email: send your application to vacancy@peacemfi.com

Date of Registration: Registration is open for within 10 (Ten) consecutive working days from the date of this announcement.

Contact Us

For inquiries regarding this position, please contact:

• Phone Number: 0911-17-91-55
• Contact Person: Ato Leul

We encourage you to reach out with any questions.

Primary Office Location: Our main office is located at PEACE Microfinance S.C head office HR & Property Management Department Office 2nd floor located behind Meskel Flower Hotel