The success of any organization in the long run depends very much on the satisfaction of rnits humanresources. This is especially true in the service oriented industry like banks. rnAmong others, promotion is one of the main variables that contribute to satisfaction of rnemployees.The purpose of this thesistherefore was to evaluate the effects of promotion rnpractice on job satisfaction using Dashen Bank S.C. as a case study. The study used both rnprimary and secondary sources of data. Quantitativeresearch approach was implemented rnand330 questionnaires were distributed out of which 312 of them were returned. Multi rnstage sampling method was used first by convenience sampling and then by applying rnsimple random sampling employees was selectedfrom stratum. The data was analyzed by rnSPSS version 20.0using explanatory research method and data was analyzed using rncorrelation and regression. The correlation analysis indicates positive relationship rnbetween the independent variables (perception of promotion and promotion rnopportunities)and the dependent variable (Job satisfaction) and negative relationship with rnthe independent variable (Promotion expectation) and dependent variable (Job rnsatisfaction). The result of the regression indicates that the independent variables have rnaccounted for 44.5% of variance on the dependent variable. Based on the findings of the rnstudy, the researcher recommends the bank to keep constant review perception of rnpromotion, promotion opportunities and promotion expectation to identify their effects on rnemployeeâ€™s job satisfaction regularly.rnKey words: Promotion practice, Job satisfaction.Promotion practice perception, rnPromotion opportunities, Promotion expectation.