Job Vacancies at Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA)

Position 1: Communication Officer

What We Do:
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) is established by Capital Market Proclamation No 1248/2021 as an autonomous Federal Regulatory Authority. One of its major objectives is to ensure a capital market environment where securities can be issued and traded in an orderly, fair, and efficient manner.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support implementation of communication strategies.
  • Draft press releases, media responses, and coordinate press conference logistics.
  • Manage content for ECMA’s website, social media, and newsletters.
  • Implement internal communication strategies.
  • Assist during investor relation programs.
  • Communicate with regulators.
  • Coordinate corporate events.
  • Support senior officers in budget tracking and reporting.

About You:
Qualification Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or above in Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.

Competencies/Attributes:

  • Specialized technical skills.
  • Advanced computer skills.
  • Planning and organizing.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving.
  • Time management.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Communication.
  • Adaptability.

Required Skills:

  • Effective communication and sociability.

Position 2: Senior Supervision Officer II

Job Summary:
Ensure the proper functioning, integrity, and compliance of capital market service providers and other regulated market participants.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct pre-certification inspection.
  • Monitor and supervise market activities.
  • Conduct onsite and offsite examinations.
  • Conduct surveillance activities.
  • Lead investigations into suspicious activities.
  • Prepare reports on market surveillance findings.
  • Collaborate with market participants and legal experts.
  • Recommend and implement enforcement actions.
  • Evaluate potential risks to market integrity.
  • Develop and enhance market surveillance policies.
  • Utilize advanced technology tools for market surveillance.
  • Analyze market data and trends.
  • Provide compliance guidance to intermediaries.

About You:
Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, Economics, Management, Accounting and Finance, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience, preferably in regulatory compliance, risk assessments, audits, or investigations in financial institutions.

Competencies/Attributes:

  • Specialized technical skills.
  • Advanced computer skills.
  • Planning and organizing.
  • Analytical and problem-solving.
  • Time management.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Communication.
  • Adaptability.

Required Skills:

  • Communication.

Position 3: Sr. Strategy and Change Management Officer I

Statement of the Purpose:
Drive the development of the authority’s strategy and planning process based on evolving market conditions and assess organizational performance against strategic KPIs.

Responsibilities / Duties:

  • Involve in strategic planning and monitoring activities.
  • Oversee development and updates of operational policies and procedures.
  • Assess and approve hardware and software purchase decisions.
  • Evaluate cybersecurity mechanisms.
  • Lead strategic digital transformation projects.
  • Oversee IT software and hardware acquisitions.
  • Explore automation solutions.
  • Initiate process improvement activities.
  • Manage contractual relations with technology vendors.
  • Implement change management interventions.
  • Prepare and present reports in English and Amharic.

About You:
Qualification Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or above in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

  • Specialized technical skills.
  • Advanced computer skills.
  • Planning and organizing.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving.
  • Time management.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Communication.
  • Adaptability.

Required Skills:

  • Project management.
  • Action planning.
  • Planning.

Location: Addis Ababa
Application Method: Please send your CV and application letter, including answers to the application questions provided, to Apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an assessment by the ECMA.



Application Questions:

  1. Why do you want to work for the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority?
  2. What are your greatest achievements?
  3. What is your basic salary expectation?

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