Dashen Bank Verified

Planning Specialist

HEAD OFFICE, ADDIS ABABA FULL TIME High Skilled

Posted Nov 02, 2026

Experience High Skilled

Salary Negotiable

deadline Nov 12, 2026 3 days left

Job Description

Vacancy Number: DB_EX/HO/050/26
Vacancy Posting End Date: 11/11/2026

The Planning Specialist I is responsible to conduct internal & external analysis and prepare long term & short term plans inline to the overall strategic goals of the bank. In addition the role holder is responsible to analyze organizational performance to ensure the planned goals are aligned with strategic goals and prepare periodic reports to give feedback/improvement.

Education: Bachelor Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Management and/or related fields.
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Experience: At least six (6) years’ post qualification experience.
Place of work: Head Office, Addis Ababa

Goal setting and cascading: Ability to define clear and specific expectations that a bank wants to achieve, breaking down high-level goals to smaller, more manageable goals that align with overall strategic objectives.
Environmental (internal & external) analysis: Ability to conduct a situational analysis (PESTL & SWOT) identifies corporate strengths & weaknesses as well as the opportunities & threats in the external environment.
Data analysis and interpretations: Scrutinizing historical financial data to identify trends and patterns through examination of factors such as gross profit margin, net profit margin, etc. to project future financial performance.

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.

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.