About This Role
This role sits at the intersection of talent strategy and organizational continuity within one of Ethiopia’s largest commercial banks. You are not simply filling vacancies — you are mapping out who will lead the bank in the next decade. It suits a professional who enjoys working with data and people in equal measure, someone who can assess leadership potential objectively and design transparent career pathways. At Dashen Bank, this function is central to institutional stability, particularly as the banking sector faces increased competition and regulatory evolution.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The qualifications signal a search for someone who combines academic grounding in human resources or management with real-world exposure to talent planning. The requirement for a bachelor’s degree from a reputable university suggests the bank values institutional credibility and structured thinking. The role likely requires strong analytical skills — you will need to evaluate competency frameworks and identify high-potential employees using consistent criteria, not intuition. Experience in succession or career development programs, even if not explicitly listed, will be decisive.
How to Approach This Application
Your application must demonstrate that you understand how succession planning differs from general recruitment. Emphasize any experience you have with competency modeling, talent reviews, or leadership assessment tools. Highlight familiarity with banking or regulated sectors where succession planning is critical for risk management. Avoid generic HR language — instead, show how you can design transparent, bias-mitigated processes that identify future leaders without demotivating others. A cover letter referencing Dashen Bank’s recent expansion or digital transformation would show strategic awareness.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for an HR professional with 3–5 years of experience who wants to move from generalist work into strategic talent management. Competition will be moderate to strong, favoring candidates who can show specific projects in succession or leadership development rather than only general HR duties.
Senior Succession & Leadership Development Officer
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Number: DB_EX/HO/064/26
Vacancy Posting End Date: 20/05/2026
Job Summary
Senior Succession & Leadership Development Officer is responsible for conducting activities related to succession, career planning and management process as per the approved policies, procedures and guidelines. The role holder will identify critical positions within the Bank, define the competency requirements, identify high potential candidates and implement succession planning programs in a clear and transparent manner. S/he will also implement career development/management programme in the Bank.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Bachelor Degree Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or related discipline from a reputable university.
Professional qualification(s) in Human Resources is an added advantage
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience
Functional/Technical Competencies
- Technical experience in Human Resources and/or Business Administration
- Knowledge and understanding of Ethiopian employment and labour relations law
- Knowledge of best and current HR practices and approaches
- Ability to implement tools and systems to monitor and evaluate succession management programs.
- Knowledge of leading practice, strategies, tools and processes in succession and career management
Behavioral Competencies
Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
Creativity and innovation skills.
Action oriented.
Quality focus and attention to detail.
Professionalism and integrity in line with Dashen Bank values.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Critical and analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous improvement and achievement of goals.
Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers).
Risk awareness and focus - demonstrates understanding of risk management practices, standards and regulatory requirements.
Place Of Work
- Head Office, Addis Ababa
How To Apply
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