Safaricom Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026 – 3 Positions

Safaricom Ethiopia is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the following positions in Addis Ababa. The available opportunities cover cybersecurity and data protection, finance business partnering, and fiber network deployment.

1. Cyber Security Data Protection Officer

Job Summary

The Cyber Security Data Protection Officer will contribute to cybersecurity and data protection activities, including risk assessment, compliance, and the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of cybersecurity experience, including 3 years focused on Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).
• In-depth knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, standards, and best practices, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001.
• Experience with data protection technologies.
• Ability to conduct cybersecurity and data protection risk assessments.
• Ability to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex systems and processes.
• Effective communication skills, particularly the ability to explain technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2. Specialist – Finance Business Partnering

Job Summary

The Specialist – Finance Business Partnering will support non-Technology business units in reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The role will also contribute to business cases for new investments, post-investment reviews, and domain-specific financial matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of financial management experience in the mobile telecommunications sector or in a similar role within a large organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support reporting processes for non-Technology business units.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Build business cases for new investments.
• Conduct post-investment reviews.
• Support other finance teams with domain-specific issues within the assigned scope.

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

3. Specialist – OSP Deployment

Job Summary

The Specialist – OSP Deployment will support outside plant (OSP) fiber deployment projects, including fiber construction, testing, splicing, termination, supervision, and right-of-way and permitting processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.
• Certification in Fiber Optics.
• At least 3 years of experience in the fiber construction industry, including structured cabling.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in testing, splicing, and termination.
• Strong knowledge of right-of-way (ROW) and permitting processes for new OSP fiber projects.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to work varying hours according to project requirements, including weekend shifts where required.

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Application Information

Employer: Safaricom Ethiopia
Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Number of Positions: 3
Application Deadline: September 21, 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements should update their candidate profile on the Safaricom Ethiopia career portal and apply for the relevant position. Applicants should attach their updated resume.

Application Link:
https://egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/STEP/

Note: The application deadline is September 21, 2026.