About the Job
Research and Business Development Specialist I for Addis Ababa
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Number: DB_EX/HO/048/26
Vacancy Posting End Date: 11/11/2026
Job Summary
Research and Business Development Specialist I is responsible for conducting qualitative or quantitative research to undertake the feasibility of new market entry opportunities and area potential; assessing the local, regional, and global economic, social, political, and financial environment and their implications for the Bank. In addition, the job holder is responsible for conducting/initiating studies and evaluations to ensure market leadership of the bank’s services in deposits, foreign exchange, e-banking, and credit services.
About You
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Management and/or related fields.
Experience
At least Six (6) years’ relevant experience.
Functional/Technical Competencies
Experience in analytical tools and research methodologies
Ability to use business data and statistical methods via analytical tools and research methodologies to provide insight into business performance and suggest areas and methods of improving operations.
Root cause analysis:
Capacity to recognize business challenges, analyze root causes, and embrace innovative ideas and strategies to provide effective solutions through research and business development undertakings.
Trend analysis
: Ability to examine historical data to identify patterns and trends over time to forecast future outcomes, make informed decisions, and adjust strategies based on evolving market conditions and customer behaviors.
Data analysis and contextualization:
Ability to analyze data and uncover patterns, trends, and insights to understand its broader implications and translate them into actionable knowledge for informed decisions.
Market intelligence:
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information about market trends, customer behavior, competitor activities, and industry developments.
Behavioral Competencies
Collaboration:
Encompasses a range of behaviors, including effective communication, teamwork, dependability, and engagement
Team Work:
Collaborating and communicating in a way that allows team members to share their strengths and expertise and to support each other in achieving their goals.
Engagement:
Active dedication and involvement from individuals or teams in collaborative endeavors, projects, initiatives, the Bank’s platform, culture, CSR initiatives, training programs, and, most importantly, the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Communication
: Clear and successful exchange of information and ideas between individuals, ensuring a shared understanding.
Adaptability:
Ability to adapt to change without disrupting operations and the ability to adjust to new situations and circumstances.
Continuous Improvement:
Commitment to always finding ways to do things better.
Agility: Ability to move quickly and easily.
Responsiveness:
Ability to adapt to change and meet new demands quickly.
Customer Centricity:
Understand customers’ needs and meet or seek to exceed their expectations by building long term relationships, adopting data-driven decision making, and engaging in continuously improving processes and methods.
Relationship
: Demonstrate readiness to collaborate, and build sustainable relationship with stakeholders.
Empathy:
Understand and share the feelings, perspectives and experiences of customers.
Data driven
; Consistently utilizing data to drive work and make informed decisions.
Respect:
is the glue that holds teams, organizations, customers together.
Professionalism:
Conducting oneself with competence, integrity, and respect in a work setting.
Inclusivity:
Embracing diversity, respecting unique identities, and fostering belonging.
Genuineness
: Being authentic, sincere, and transparent in interactions, respecting the truth and authenticity.
Place Of Work
Head Office, Addis Ababa
Requirement Skill
analytical skill;