Summary: As the central bank of Ethiopia, we work to ensure price stability and the safety and soundness of financial institutions.

Job Details

  • Company: National Bank of
  • Location: Ethiopia

Job Description

WELCOME TO THE

NATIONAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA.

As the central bank of Ethiopia, we work to ensure price stability and the safety and soundness of financial institutions.

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Interest Rates

T-BILL ANNUAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE YIELD

9.181 %

NBE POLICY RATE (NBR)

16%

INDICATIVE DAILY EXCHANGE RATE

ETB per USD

Please note that all rates are updated only on weekdays.

LATEST

July 17, 2026

NATIONAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA STREAMLINES NBE ACCOUNT NUMBER ISSUANCE FOR NEW IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS THROUGH THE CUSTOMS ELECTRONIC SINGLE WINDOW

July 12, 2026

NBE Launches Second Women’s Financial Inclusion Scorecard and Celebrates 1,000 NEWFin Graduates

June 12, 2026

National Bank of Ethiopia Recognized at Central Banking Awards 2026

May 26, 2026

AUTHORIZATION FOR COMMERCIAL BANKS TO ISSUE EXPORT PERMITS FOR EXPORTS TO THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

ALL NEWS

FEATURED CONTENTS

ADVANCING WOMEN'S FINANCIAL INCLUSION

A SCORECARD FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN ETHIOPIA | ROUND II

FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT

The National Bank of Ethiopia Issues Third Financial Stability Report

National Agricultural Finance Implementation Roadmap 2025-30 (NAFIR)

National Bank of Ethiopia along with the Ministry of Agriculture Issues NAFIR.

NATIONAL DIGITAL PAYMENTS STRATEGY 2026-2030 [DRAFT]

National Bank of Ethiopia releases draft National Digital Payments Strategy 2026-2030

32

Banks

18

Insurers

54

Microfinance Institutes

6

Capital Goods Finance/Lease Companies

27

Payment Instrument Issuers/System Operators

1

Re-insurance Company

13

Independent Foreign Exchange Bureaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the National Bank of Ethiopia

The

National Bank of Ethiopia

is the

central bank of Ethiopia

. It plays a pivotal role in the country’s economic and financial system by serving as the

regulator of the financial sector

and the

formulator and implementer of monetary policy

.

Learn more about what we do and how we do it.

Find out about our roles and function

Does The National Bank of Ethiopia provide loan

as the country’s central bank, does

not provide loans directly to individuals or businesses

Its primary role is to maintain monetary stability and oversee the financial system.

However, it does extend credit to the

government

and

commercial banks

as part of its monetary policy operations

How do I check if my banknotes are genuine

We provide a range of free education materials about our notes and their security features. These include leaflets and posters that can be downloaded or ordered online, as well as short films and online training.

How does the National Bank of Ethiopia ensure banks are safe

We set rules for how banks should be run financially. These rules ensure banks have enough capital (money or other wealth such as property or shares) and the right plans and structures in place.

We monitor banks to ensure they follow our policy. We do this by keeping in contact with bank staff at all levels so we can keep an eye on things like their accounts and the way they work. We call this work ‘supervision’.

If a bank does get into difficulty, we work with it to ensure that firms have orderly wind-down plans in place.

Using regulation and supervision, we try to make sure that banks are run properly, and that if a bank fails it doesn’t cause widespread problems in the economy.

What does SWIFT mean

SWIFT is a secured telecommunication system serving members and the financial community. The word SWIFT represents Society for Worldwide Inter-bank Financial Telecommunication. It is a reliable and less costly method to transfer money. All banks in Ethiopia use the system to effect monetary transaction.

Can I get a foreign currency to pay for education, subscriptions, health, etc

All eligible individuals can get foreign currency from commercial banks for these and other purposes.

How to Apply

Apply by email: nbeinfo@nbe.gov.et