Education:

Master’s Degree (MA/MSc) or Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BSc) in a related field (Check details)

About the Organization

Zemen Insurance Share Company (ZISC) is a prominent and fast-growing private financial institution in Ethiopia, initially established by 898 pioneering founding stockholders. Grounded in a strong capital base and driven by a progressive business philosophy, the company operates with a distinct corporate vision to be the definitive lookout of choice for diverse insurance clients nationwide. By combining strategic risk management with customer-centric service delivery, the organization has solidified its presence as a dependable protector of corporate, commercial, and individual assets.

As part of its long-term strategic trajectory, Zemen Insurance S.C. has set an ambitious corporate roadmap aiming to rank among the top five insurance companies in Ethiopia by the year 2035. Achieving this objective requires continuous modernization of service channels, pioneering product development, and an unyielding commitment to corporate governance and ethical standards. The institution actively nurtures a high-performance culture that rewards innovation, critical thinking, and operational efficiency across all its branch networks.

The broader impact of the organization is reflected in its role as a key stabilizer of the macro-economic landscape. By offering robust underwriting solutions, the company shields local enterprises, infrastructure projects, and manufacturing hubs from unpredictable financial disruptions, thereby sustaining economic resilience. Through modern indemnity frameworks and active participation in national financial sector development, the corporation continuously elevates industry benchmarks.

Our organizational excellence is driven by a diverse, multi-disciplinary workforce that fosters an inclusive and equitable corporate environment. We believe that incorporating varying viewpoints inspires stronger risk analysis and creative problem-solving. By prioritizing workplace transparency, professional mutual respect, and continuous capacity building, we maintain a workplace where professionals from all backgrounds can thrive and build long-term value.

In alignment with our firm corporate stance on workforce equity, Zemen Insurance S.C. intentionally promotes gender diversity and representation across all operational tiers, specifically targeting technical underwriting, financial management, and creative positions. We strongly encourage qualified women, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply for these vacancies. The company provides equal professional avenues and a supportive atmosphere optimized to accelerate career development.

Job Description and Strategic Impact

The advertised roles constitute vital functional elements of our expanding organizational architecture, directly influencing our market share expansion, financial liquidity, and underwriting profitability. Each position bears specific responsibility for safeguarding the firm's balance sheet, managing risk exposures, or scaling our brand presence within a highly competitive financial market. As we approach our 2035 milestone, these professionals will act as core drivers of institutional evolution.

For our technical underwriting team—ranging from Officer levels up to the Division Chief—the strategic mandate involves analyzing complex risks, executing precise policy pricing, and managing structural portfolios. These professionals balance risk selection with business growth, ensuring the firm maintains a healthy claims ratio while delivering comprehensive security to our clients. Their daily analytical assessments directly shape the risk-absorption capacity of the entire organization.

The executive and leadership positions, such as the Branch Manager and the Director for the Department of Finance and Investment, carry broad corporate impact. The Branch Manager oversees local business expansion, regional premium collection, and localized team leadership, serving as the immediate face of our brand. Simultaneously, the Director of Finance and Investment spearheads long-term capital allocation, investment portfolio diversification, and comprehensive corporate accounting to ensure total statutory compliance and maximum shareholder return.

We approach human resource management as a long-term investment in operational leadership, providing our employees with clear, structured pathways for continuous upward mobility. Joining our team grants access to targeted professional training, exposure to advanced insurance management software, and direct mentorship from industry experts. High-performing personnel are systematically identified and prepared for accelerated career growth and executive leadership responsibilities.

Every professional choice made within our offices contributes significantly to national asset protection and institutional growth. The duties you fulfill provide foundational stability to businesses, infrastructure installations, and families during times of loss or uncertainty. By joining Zemen Insurance S.C., you align your career with an aspirational, vision-driven institution where individual hard work is highly valued and systemic professional advancement is fully integrated into the corporate culture.

Job Positions and Requirements

1. Sr. Content & Graphic Designer

Work Experience: 5+ years of relevant work experience, including 2 years as Content & Graphic Designer II

Job Location: Addis Ababa

Salary: Negotiable/Per Scale

No. Required: Not Specified

2. Underwriting Officer I

Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Job Location: Addis Ababa

Salary: Competitive

No. Required: Not Specified

3. Underwriting Officer II

Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related work experience, out of which 2 years as Underwriting I

Job Location: Addis Ababa

Salary: Competitive

No. Required: Not Specified

4. Senior Officer (Underwriter)

Work Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant work experience, including 2 years as Underwriting II

Job Location: Addis Ababa

Salary: Attractive

No. Required: Not Specified

5. Chief of Underwriting Division

Work Experience: Minimum 8 years relevant work experience, including 3 years as Principal/Senior Underwriting Officer

Job Location: Addis Ababa

Salary: Competitive

No. Required: Not Specified

6. Branch Manager

Work Experience: Minimum 6 years relevant work experience in insurance sector with 2 years as a senior underwriting officer

Job Location: Addis Ababa

Salary: Negotiable/Per Scale

No. Required: Not Specified

7. Director, Department of Finance and Investment

Work Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in the insurance industry, including 3 years as the head of the general accounts division.

Job Location: Addis Ababa

Salary: Excellent

No. Required: Not Specified

Required Skills and Competencies

• Advanced technical competency in insurance underwriting principles, risk evaluation, and claims management frameworks.

• Excellent data analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and a meticulous attention to detail during contract evaluations.

• Strong leadership, strategic planning, team building, and performance management capabilities for managerial and director-level roles.

• Superb interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to cultivate strategic business partnerships.

• Comprehensive knowledge of corporate financial management, asset investment strategies, and national financial regulatory requirements.

• Advanced creative and technical capability in modern graphic design suites, multimedia content production, and digital marketing outreach for the senior design role.

Job Location

All available job vacancies are permanently situated within the corporate headquarters and localized branch networks operating inside Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Employment Type and Compensation

Every position included in this recruitment announcement is offered on a full-time, permanent basis. We provide highly stable, secure employment terms designed to foster long-term institutional loyalty, career focus, and structured personal development. Our organization understands that building a top-five insurance company requires retaining top-tier talent through stable, reliable corporate structures.

Our compensation strategies are systematically structured to remain highly competitive, growth-oriented, and fully aligned with modern financial sector benchmarks. In addition to attractive, scalable base salaries, our benefits package is meticulously crafted to support the financial security and overall well-being of our personnel. We consistently evaluate and optimize our remuneration models to ensure high-performing employees are appropriately rewarded for their contributions to our shared corporate goals.

How to Apply

We have optimized our initial applicant screening process to be highly accessible, efficient, and resource-friendly. Prospective candidates are explicitly informed that sending scanned copies of educational credentials, graduation certificates, or formal employment recommendation letters is NOT required during this primary submission phase. Your updated CV and basic profile details are sufficient for our committee to conduct a fair and thorough initial evaluation.

Original academic degrees, certified transcripts, and valid professional testimonials will be requested solely for physical validation at a later date, strictly for candidates who successfully advance to the face-to-face interview stage. This protocol reduces unnecessary digital clutter and maintains an environmentally conscious, streamlined recruitment workflow.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications normally processed by our Human Resources department, only shortlisted candidates who explicitly match our specified criteria will be contacted for subsequent stages. If you do not receive a formal invitation or correspondence from our recruitment team within a reasonable timeframe after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this specific hiring cycle.

Following the initial closure of the application window, our recruitment committee will conduct systematic assessments of all submissions. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in comprehensive technical evaluations, followed by structural panel interviews designed to gauge both functional expertise and organizational cultural fit. We maintain an objective, merit-based selection system to identify individuals who can actively contribute to our strategic 2035 goals.

Interested applicants must complete and submit their application exclusively online via the official Google Form web address provided below. Please be reminded that physical, in-person applications are strictly not accepted. To prevent automatic system rejection of your application, ensure that your current professional work title corresponds directly with the specific job positions advertised in this announcement.

Application Deadline

June 3, 2026

Official Application Link / Contact

• Application Link: https://forms.gle/P1Jq5WyMp6tpw8wJ7

• Contact Numbers: +251 11 5 57 58 50 / +251 11 6 15 14 93