Senior Recruitment and On-Boarding Officer

Nisir Microfinance Institution S.C is one of the pioneering financial service providers in Ethiopia focusing on serving Micro, Small and Medium Size Enterprises. Supported by its Core Banking System, Nisir provides ranges of credit and saving services. Currently, Nisir works on immense organizational re-structuring as it’s aiming significant growth and expansion in its overall operation. And it is with this rationale that Nisir invites qualified and energetic candidates for the following positions.

Purpose of the Job:

To acquire the talent that Nisir requires and ensure early engagement of new staff by providing effective recruitment and on-boarding services across Nisir.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare internal/external notices and advertisements for vacant positions, receive applications and testimonials of candidates for vacant posts, screen applicants for basic compliance with position qualifications; and summarize resumes for easier evaluation during follow-on steps.
• Respond to applicants’ inquiries both orally and in writing as required.
• Schedule paper examinations and interviews, communicate schedules to interview committee, and communicate these to applicants, in consultation with relevant functions.
• Conduct background and reference checks on shortlisted candidates to ensure the authenticity of information provided during candidates’ interview sessions.
• Communicate recruitment committee decisions to applicants.
• Provide job offer letters to newly recruited employees.
• Ensure completion of required pre-employment formalities such as medical check, criminal background certificate, registration with the social security fund, and due completion of all staff forms for record purposes.
• Provide employment letter and other relevant documents to the selected candidates
• Coordinate with the Learning and Development Officer to conduct induction and on-boarding of new employees.
• Maintain good relationships with appropriate employment sources such as Universities, Colleges, Employment Agencies, etc.
• Develop position management procedures and policies and coordinate the timely preparation and review of job descriptions and specifications.
• Support the Learning and Development Officer in developing and implementing a competency mapping framework and ensure the appropriate application of competency dictionaries in performance management, career development and other talent programs.
• Define and implement talent pipeline strategy and processes, and career mobility programs including the definition of competencies and career paths.
• Develop and recommend succession management strategies, policies, and program design, setting scope and boundaries for the talent pool and using it to identify succession gaps/ assess bench strength and performance and potential of the talent pool.
• Advice and support employees to realize their career development aspirations and oversee the implementation of a career progression scheme.
• Conduct leadership assessments, and design and implement appropriate executive/leadership development programs.
• Conduct culture, employee engagement and retention assessments and provide insights based on rigorous analysis of assessment data.
• Set employee satisfaction index, conduct satisfaction surveys and propose remedial actions.
• Provide feedback to Communities of Expertise to continually assess the effectiveness of recruiting tools and processes.
• Maintain a record of all recruitment and selection activities.
• Conduct exit interviews for employees whose employment contract terminates.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Management, or related fields
• Four (4) years relevant experience. Prior experience in the financial industry is an added advantage.
• Number Required: One
• Place of Work: Head Office
• Salary: As per the company scale (Attractive).

How to Apply:

After checking the eligibility criteria and preparing all the necessary documents, qualified and eligible applicants shall apply only online through vacancyhrm@nisirmfi.com within 7(seven) days from the date of this announcement to Nisir Microfinance Institution S.C, Human Resource Management Directorate. In person or postal application will not be accepted.
Only short-listed applicants will be communicated.
Application deadline: 5:00 PM, June 30, 2026.