About Hijra Bank
Hijra Bank was established on January 16, 2021 in the wake of the long-awaited government’s approval of full-fledged interest-free banking in Ethiopia. A large part of the Muslim community in Ethiopia was financially excluded for decades due to the absence of Sharia-compliant banks in the country. Hijra Bank was founded to respond to this age-old appeal of this community. Inclusive since its very inception, Hijra bank has demonstrated its strict adherence to its core values of inclusion, fairness, and diversity in all its operations. Unlike most financial institutions in Ethiopia, which started with a small group of elites from a specific geographical area, Hijra has set off with a solid foundation of 9,000+ small farmers, pastoralists, unbanked communities, peasants, and small traders from all parts of the country. The bank’s inclusiveness and diversity philosophy is also reflected in branch expansion, resource allocation, and staff recruitment.
Within a year of operation, Hijra Bank has built a strong reputation for its unwavering subservience to Sharia principles. All the bank’s financial products and services are regulated by Islamic Banking principles. They are periodically reviewed and approved by the Sharia Advisory Committee, consisting 7 members of Sheiks, imams, and respected religious scholars. Furthermore, the bank’s Core Banking System is acquired from the first and only AAOIFI-certified Sharia-compliant software solutions: iMAL.
With its vision to be ‘the premier partner in Ethical banking’, Hijra Bank is expanding into more and more territories through its 45 branches, making it one of the fastest-growing banks in the country. The bank has also leveraged digital technologies with Mobile and Internet banking to enhance financial inclusion to more than 185,000 customers across the nation. In addition to its regular banking operations, Hijra Bank is taking the leading role in the promotion of Islamic banking in the country through media campaigns and community engagements
Hijra Bank Job Vacancy Announcement
Position:1.Customer Service Officer II
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management, Economics, or related fields.
Experience
Two (2) years of Banking Operations experience. Knowledge of IFB will be advantageous
Location:Bidire (Bale Zone ), Darimu (ilubabor Zone), Yayo (ilubabor Zone), Gimbi (West Welega), Jawi, Bichena
Required number:12
Position:2.Senior Customer Service Officer
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management, Economics, or related fields.
Experience:
Three years of related Banking experience.
IFB training Certification is advantageous.
Location:Bidire (Bale Zone ), Darimu (ilubabor Zone), Yayo (ilubabor Zone), Gimbi (West Welega), Jawi, Bichena
Required number:6
Position:3.Branch Operation Supervisor
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management, Economics, or related fields.
Experience:
Four years of related Banking experience.
IFB training Certification is advantageous.
Location:Bidire (Bale Zone ), Darimu (ilubabor Zone), Yayo (ilubabor Zone), Gimbi (West Welega), Jawi, Bichena
Required number:6
Position:4.Branch Manager
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management, Economics, or related fields.
Experience:
Six (6) years of Banking Operations experience. IFB training Certification is advantageous.
Location:Bambasi, Bidire (Bale Zone ), Afdera, Darimu (ilubabor Zone), Yayo (ilubabor Zone), Gimbi (West Welega), Jawi, Bichena
Required Number:8
Position:5.Manager, District Operation
Qualification:
Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or related fields
Experience:
Six (6) years for a Master’s and eight (8) years for a Bachelor are of relevant experience, of which 2 years of experience in a supervisory position.
Location:North West district (Bahir dar)
How To Apply?
Online Registration Link:https://forms.gle/fQyPMZ2fqDEKnXub9
Deadline : 31 August, 2026
Benifts of hiring Islamic Bank
Hiring or utilizing Islamic banking (interest-free banking) in Ethiopia provides ethical, Sharia-compliant financial services that boost financial inclusion and economic growth.Key Benefits
- Financial Inclusion: Brings a large, unbanked population into the formal financial system by offering faith-aligned alternatives.
- No Interest (Riba): Eliminates fixed interest rates on loans, replacing them with ethical transactions based on actual trade, leasing, or profit-and-loss sharing.
- Risk Sharing: Promotes fair partnerships where the bank and the client share business profits and losses, reducing the burden on borrowers.
- Ethical Investing: Prohibits investments in harmful sectors like gambling, alcohol, and activities deemed socially or morally destructive.
- SME Support: Offers asset-based financing models that help small and medium enterprises secure critical funding despite traditional credit barriers.
There are exactly 4 fully-fledged, 100% Sharia-compliant Islamic banks operating in Ethiopia. They do not mix conventional interest-based assets with Islamic assets.
The 4 Fully-Fledged Islamic Banks
ZamZam Bank: The absolute pioneer, launching as Ethiopia’s very first dedicated interest-free bank.
Hijra Bank: A fast-growing institution that recently launched digital interest-free micro-lending platforms.
Rammis Bank: Headquartered in Addis Ababa, focusing heavily on corporate and MSME Sharia trade financing.
Shabelle Bank: Based out of the Somali regional state, offering full retail and commercial Islamic banking services
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