About
Yegna Microfinance Institution S.C. at a glance
Microfinance Industry has only a history of over three decades in the globe but has registered a rampant expansion and now become an important global agenda. The target customer group of micro finance industry is the low level income majority. The industry intended to catch and address the financial problems of the low level income group who has the capacity to make business without totally compromising the profitability and sustainability to the industry itself. There is still a considerable size of the active poor at the lower and middle segments of the economy both in rural and urban areas which are not fully addressed with need-based financial services. Particularly, those economically active micro, small and medium scale businesses with a potential towards contributing value addition, job creation and income generation throughout the country. Yegna Microfinance Institution S.C was founded to contribute to the country’s economic growth by offering professional and high-quality financial service to individuals who require it; to contribute value in the form of wealth creation and profit. Yegna Microfinance Institution S.C is a Financial Institution licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) Directive number 629/2009 and Amendment Directive number 1164/2019 and registered by Ministry of Trade & Industry Principal Registration. Most of the shareholders are individuals, young, educated, experienced, committed and entrepreneurs who can successfully achieve their objectives and make a difference in their economic and social endeavors. Yegna Microfinance Institution S.C was established with birr 40 million paid up capital by energetic founding members. Our company works with different stakeholders; the main ones are: governmental and non-governmental organizations, National Bank Ethiopia, Development Bank of Ethiopia, Association of Ethiopian Micro Finance Institutions, Commercial Banks (Government & Private), NGO’s, Marcon Car Importer.
Like every microfinance institution operating in the country, Yegna Microfinance Institution S.C. is licensed and supervised by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), which sets prudential rules around capital adequacy, reserves, interest-rate guidance, foreign-exchange allocation, and consumer protection.
Products and services
What Yegna Microfinance Institution S.C. typically offers
Specific terms, rates, and eligibility change frequently; the authoritative source is the bank's official website. These categories are common across Ethiopian commercial banks:
Personal banking
Savings, fixed deposit, current accounts, ATM and debit cards, mobile and internet banking.
Business and SME
Working capital loans, trade finance, business accounts, cash management.
Corporate and treasury
Project finance, syndicated lending, foreign exchange, treasury services.
Diaspora banking
Foreign currency accounts, remittance services, diaspora mortgage and auto loans.
Digital channels
Mobile banking app, USSD services, internet banking, agent banking network.
Interest-free banking
Where offered: Mudaraba and Wadi’ah accounts, Murabaha financing for Shari’ah-compliant customers.
Careers
Working at Yegna Microfinance Institution S.C.
Yegna Microfinance Institution S.C. recruits across a standard set of cadres common to Ethiopian microfinance institutions. Most vacancies require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (banking, accounting, finance, economics, management, IT, or law). New graduates typically enter through trainee or junior officer roles based in a branch; mid-career hires apply for officer, specialist, or branch-management positions. The requirements in the table below reflect typical vacancy notices published by CBE, Awash Bank, and Dashen Bank between 2023 and 2025.
| Role | Typical requirement | Entry path |
|---|---|---|
| Banking Trainee | BA, fresh graduate, GPA ≥ 2.5 | Direct application |
| Customer Service Officer | BA + 0 to 1 yr experience | Branch posting |
| Junior / Associate Officer | BA + 1 to 2 yrs | Internal or external |
| Senior Officer | BA + 4+ yrs | Promotion / lateral |
| Branch Manager | BA + 6 to 8 yrs, leadership | Promotion |
| Credit / Risk Officer | BA finance + experience | Specialist hire |
| IT Officer | BSc CS or IT + experience | Specialist hire |
| Internal Auditor | BA accounting + CA or ACCA | Specialist hire |
Source: vacancy notices published by Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Awash Bank, and Dashen Bank, 2023 to 2025.
Salaries combine a basic monthly amount with allowances (transport, housing, position) and an annual bonus tied to bank performance. Specific figures vary by cadre, tenure, and grade. Confirm offers in writing.
How to apply
Five steps from finding the notification to applying
- Step 1Find the active notification on this page's Open positions section, or on the bank's official website.
- Step 2Read the eligibility criteria carefully. Qualification, GPA, age, and experience requirements are enforced strictly.
- Step 3Prepare your CV, scanned credentials (degree, transcript, work experience letters), and a passport photo. Some notifications ask for a brief cover letter.
- Step 4Submit before the deadline through the channel the bank specifies (online portal, walk-in, or designated email).
- Step 5Shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within 2 to 6 weeks for a written exam and / or interview. Keep your phone reachable.
Regulatory context
Supervised by the National Bank of Ethiopia
All microfinance institutions operating in Ethiopia, including Yegna Microfinance Institution S.C., are licensed and supervised by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), the country's central bank. The NBE sets prudential rules around capital adequacy, reserve requirements, interest-rate guidance, foreign-exchange allocation, and consumer protection. Institution-specific terms (deposit rates, loan rates, account opening requirements) must comply with NBE directives but otherwise vary across institutions.
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