BACKGROUND OF TADB

• Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Limited (TADB) is a Government Institution established under the Companies Act 2002 and licensed under the provisions of the Banking and Financial Institutions Act No 5 of 2006 and the Banking and Financial Institutions (Development Finance) Regulations, 2012. The bank has the following key objectives:
• To catalyze credit delivery to the agricultural sector and thereby accelerate agricultural growth;
• To lead, as an apex agricultural financing bank, in capacity building strategies and programmes to strengthen the agriculture financial value chain;
• To be an important player in the implementation of the Government’s development vision, policies and programmes, including but not limited to the Tanzania Development Vision 2015, Agricultural Sector Development Programme, Kilimo Kwanza Initiative, Second-Generation Financial Sector Reforms as well as in the furtherance of the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty for Mainland Tanzania (MKUKUTA). and Zanzibar Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (MKUZA);
• To build on existing agro financing activities through provision of short, medium and long-term facilities to the following: smallholder farmers’groups, savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOS), community banks, commercial banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) that are active in lending to the agricultural sector;
• To coordinate and monitor agriculture and rural lending activities with a view to maximizing the impact of agricultural growth by working closely with the Ministries and institutions responsible for Agriculture, Regional Administration as well as the numerous players active in this sector;
• To assist the Government in implementing its policies on enhancing financial inclusion and economic empowerment in the rural areas.

The TADB is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified candidate to fill the following vacancies:

ZONAL MANAGER – 3 Vacancies.

Nature and Scope:

Reporting to the Director of Business Management, the role holder has the overall responsibility for the develop­ment and management of corporate relationships in the zone. He/she will also be responsible for the day to day administrative services of the Zonal Office.

Key Responsibilities;

• Identify entities in the Agri value chain with a potential to bring impact in the Agri sector.
• Identify business opportunities, develop and maintain client relationships that includes cross selling of all TADB products, to achieve set targets; as well as visiting existing customers.
• Enabling Business Development Teams in the Zones to achieving key performance areas set for the zone.
• Implement TADB strategy of acquisition and maintenance of the portfolio and fulfilling customer’s requests, proper maintenance, collection and recovery where necessary in a professional manner.
• Implementing an acquisition strategy that is focused on building and maintaining high quality and long-term relationships with customers.
• Aligning with the Government Agriculture Sector Development Program (ASDPII) within the zones by targeting key crops.
• Engagement with partners and key stakeholders.
• Ability to identify opportunities within the TADB ecosystem.
• Ensure supervision of Zonal Teams and leadership across the zone in enhancing both the performance and engage­ment of subordinates in order to achieve desired targets.
• Ensure Zonal Team advise clients on financial and economic issues that could affect their businesses and/or the bank facilities.
• Ensure day to day Zonal Operational Activities are management in an effective and efficient manner.
• Review work performance of staff in the Zonal Office including their development, deployment, appraisal, training and welfare in line with the bank’s objectives;
• Control expenditure within approved limits.
• Ensure necessary/relevant bank records are kept and updated as required.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by your Line Manager/Supervisor.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Business Management/Administration, Agribusiness, Finance, Economics, Banking or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience, of which 3 must be in a senior level in reputable company or financial institution.
• Ability to analyze financial and economic data and interpret them.
• Leadership, motivation, people management skills with good interpersonal skills and great emphasis on teamwork.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and strong working knowledge of processes and practices pertaining to Agriculture financing deals.
• Exceptional relationship management skills including strong ability to manage and effectively influence multiple stakeholders.
• High level of responsiveness and ability to ensure the Zonal Team operate with a high degree of urgency and work in a pressurized environment
• Strong drive for results, able to plan, track and follow through to capture solutions and revenues.
• Knowledge of the banking industry and its related laws, regulations, policies and procedures is essential.

REMUNERATION

Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer. The bank offers an attractive remuneration package, career development opportunities and an excellent working environment.

Job applicants are required to apply for these employment opportunities through this email, [email protected]

Please note: applicants are required to attach the following to their respective application.

• Application letter showing how they meet the requirements of the position;
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
• Contacts stating name in full, physical address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the candidate;
• Certified copies of relevant certificates
• Names and full contacts of three (3) referees.

Closing date: Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 4.00 pm on Monday, 22nd June 2020.

For further information, please visit the Bank’s website: Website: www.tadb.co.tz