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Executive Director
Job Location:
Job Location:
Dar es Salaam - Tanzania
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Executive Director (ED) will provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Association driving the growth positioning and sustainability of Tanzanias fintech ecosystem. The ED will be responsible for building shaping and scaling the fintech ecosystem through strategic partnerships stakeholder engagement policy advocacy ecosystem development fundraising and organizational leadership. The role requires an entrepreneurial relationship-driven and visionary leader capable of engaging regulators government institutions development partners investors sponsors fintech founders and industry stakeholders. The Executive Director will serve as the Associations primary representative and spokesperson locally regionally and internationally.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Ecosystem Development
Lead the development and execution of the Associations strategic vision operational plans and growth agenda.
Position the Association as the leading fintech ecosystem platform and industry voice in Tanzania.
Build and strengthen the fintech ecosystem through collaboration with regulators financial institutions fintechs investors innovation hubs development partners and technology providers.
Identify opportunities that support fintech innovation entrepreneurship digital finance and financial inclusion.
Advise the Board on industry trends ecosystem opportunities and strategic priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement & Regulatory Relations
Serve as the primary liaison between the association and regulators government agencies policymakers and strategic stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with the Bank of Tanzania government ministries development finance institutions donors and private sector partners.
Lead policy advocacy initiatives and coordinate industry engagement on behalf of association members.
Represent the association at industry forums conferences policy engagements and high-level stakeholder meetings.
Resource Mobilization & Strategic Partnerships
Develop and implement the associations fundraising and resource mobilization strategy.
Build relationships with grantors sponsors donors foundations and strategic partners.
Identify and secure grant funding sponsorships and long-term institutional partnerships.
Develop sustainable revenue generation initiatives to strengthen the associations financial sustainability.
Lead donor stewardship reporting and partnership management.
Membership Growth & Industry Engagement
Lead member recruitment retention and engagement strategies.
Strengthen collaboration and participation among the association members and ecosystem stakeholders.
Oversee the planning and execution of ecosystem events industry forums policy dialogues and stakeholder engagements.
Create initiatives that enhance value creation and ecosystem participation for members.
Organizational Leadership & Operations
Provide leadership and oversight for the associations operations programs staff and administration.
Oversee budgeting financial planning governance reporting and operational performance.
Supervise staff responsible for partnerships operations communications and administration.
Ensure effective management of donor partner and member engagement systems.
Foster a high-performance collaborative and mission-driven organizational culture.
Key Performance Areas (KPIs)
Growth in membership and stakeholder engagement
Increased funding sponsorships and strategic partnerships
Strengthened regulatory and government relationships
Successful delivery of ecosystem development initiatives
Increased visibility and influence of the association
Financial sustainability and operational effectiveness
Member satisfaction and retention
Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Economics Public Policy Communications International Development or related field.
Masters degree is an added advantage.
Minimum of 58 years of progressive leadership experience in fintech financial services technology innovation ecosystems associations or development organizations.
Demonstrated experience in fundraising stakeholder engagement partnership development and organizational leadership.
Proven ability to engage regulators donors government institutions and senior executives.
Strong understanding of fintech digital finance entrepreneurship and financial inclusion ecosystems.
Experience representing organizations in public forums and high-level engagements.
Core Competencies
Strategic Leadership & Vision
Ecosystem Building & Partnership Development
Entrepreneurial & Innovative Mindset
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
Policy Advocacy & Regulatory Engagement
Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
Organizational Leadership & Team Management
Communication Negotiation & Public Representation
Required Skills:
Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Economics Public Policy Communications International Development or related field. Masters degree is an added advantage. Minimum of 58 years of progressive leadership experience in fintech financial services technology innovation ecosystems associations or development organizations. Demonstrated experience in fundraising stakeholder engagement partnership development and organizational leadership. Proven ability to engage regulators donors government institutions and senior executives. Strong understanding of fintech digital finance entrepreneurship and financial inclusion ecosystems. Experience representing organizations in public forums and high-level engagements. Core Competencies Strategic Leadership & Vision Ecosystem Building & Partnership Development Entrepreneurial & Innovative Mindset Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management Policy Advocacy & Regulatory Engagement Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Organizational Leadership & Team Management Communication Negotiation & Public Representation
