Safaricom Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026

Safaricom Ethiopia is looking for a qualified person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Safaricom Ethiopia is owned by an international consortium including Vodafone Group; Safaricom PLC; Vodacom Group; Sumitomo Corporation – one of the largest international trading and business investment companies; and British International Investment (BII) – the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.

Position 1: IT Business Analyst

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• Degree in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related. 
• At least 2 years of broad technical background inclusive of databases, applications, Infrastructure, cloud, development, enterprise architecture, solutions architecture and system design experience
• Professional Experience in Business Analysis (CBAP, IIBA) as well as software development lifecycle is preferred, in agile (SAFe, Scrum) and waterfall methodologies.
• A methodical approach with proven experience designing and delivering complex technical roadmaps
• Understanding of working with 3rd party suppliers
• Strong business acumen and mindset
• Ability to persuade stakeholders and to champion effective techniques through delivery
• Ability to drive initiatives without any formal authority in an ambiguous environment
• Ability to guide/teach others in architecture principles
• Working knowledge of all domains in telecoms including VAS, Charging, CRM and Digital Services

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Position 2: Digital & Financial Services Audit Manager

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• Upper second-class degree in Technology or Business-related courses from a recognized University.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, CRISC, or equivalent strongly preferred.

Desired 

CIDA

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have assumed current Safaricom role for a minimum of 12 months period.
• Employees must complete all assigned training courses to be considered for promotion.
• Employees are strongly advised to discuss their career aspirations with their line managers when they apply for vacant jobs.
• Candidates are eligible to apply for roles at the same level (possible lateral move to another functions. ) or one level higher (next higher immediate level)
• Please be aware that promotions (band increments) may lead to changes in financial rewards. However, lateral moves only result in changes to job title and reporting lines.
• For Regional roles, knowledge of the Region local language is essential. 

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Position 3: Program Manager: Network Deployment

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree: In Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related fields.
• Project/Program management 7+ years’ experience
• PMP certification or similar is a Plus 
• Experience in telecom rollout or related Technology infrastructure projects, Telecom network & Power Solutions 
• In-depth understanding of telecom power & network components 
• Knowledge of power & TI connection procedures, permits, and integration with telecom infrastructure.
• Familiarity with electrical safety codes for telecom site deployments.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for reporting, data visualization, and performance analysis.
• Strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams, including engineers, vendors, and contractors.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for reporting, data visualization, and performance analysis.
• Strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams, including engineers, vendors, and contractors.

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia