Director of Cooperative Banking Job Vacancy at Coop Bank Tanzania – November 2026

Job Title: Director of Cooperative Banking
Employer: Cooperative Bank Tanzania Plc (Coop Bank)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Category: Banking and Finance / Business Management
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Level: Executive / Senior Management
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Deadline Time: 5:00 PM

About Coop Bank Tanzania

Cooperative Bank Tanzania Plc (Coop Bank) officially commenced operations on 1 October 2024, following a nationwide cooperative movement aimed at mobilising capital and the strategic merger of Kilimanjaro Cooperative Bank and Tandahimba Community Bank.

The bank is committed to transforming Tanzania’s financial landscape by enhancing financial inclusion and providing access to banking services for cooperatives, farmers and unbanked populations. It also plans to leverage technology and innovation to improve service outreach and operational efficiency.

Coop Bank Tanzania was formally launched in April 2025 and operates with a strong commitment to commercial principles while prioritising the needs of its cooperative members and the broader community.

In line with its growth strategy, Coop Bank Tanzania invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to strengthen its senior management team through the recruitment of seven (7) executive positions.

The advertised positions are:

1. Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary

2. Director of Internal Audit

3. Director of Technology and Operations

4. Director of Human Resource and Administration

5. Director of Business and Personalized Banking

6. Director of Cooperative Banking

7. Director of Credit

All seven executive positions will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

The selection process will be highly competitive, and appointments will be subject to a rigorous independent selection process, including fit and proper checks.

Position: Director of Cooperative Banking

1. Role Purpose

The Director of Cooperative Banking will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Bank’s Cooperative Banking business and position the Bank as a preferred financial partner for agricultural cooperatives, Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS), cooperative unions, apex organisations, cooperative enterprises and their members.

The role will drive business growth, financial inclusion, agricultural value-chain financing and the development of Tanzania’s cooperative sector.

2. Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Develop and execute the Bank’s Cooperative Banking strategy and business plans.

2. Drive deposit mobilisation, quality credit growth and institutional banking relationships across cooperatives and SACCOS.

3. Lead agricultural cooperative banking and agricultural value-chain financing.

4. Develop tailored banking, consultancy and extension solutions for cooperatives.

5. Promote digital cooperative banking and financial inclusion.

6. Build strategic partnerships with government institutions, regulators, development partners and agricultural value-chain stakeholders.

7. Ensure portfolio quality, profitability, regulatory compliance and effective management of cooperative banking risks.

3. Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, Agribusiness, Cooperative Management, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics or a related discipline.

• A relevant Master’s degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA) is highly desirable.

• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, FRM or other relevant certifications will be an added advantage.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience.

• At least five (5) years of experience in senior management or strategic leadership.

• Demonstrated experience in cooperative banking, SACCOS financing, agricultural value-chain finance, institutional banking or financial inclusion.

4. Key Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Cooperative banking strategy and business development.

• Agricultural finance and value-chain financing expertise.

• Institutional banking knowledge.

• Financial inclusion and digital banking capabilities.

• Strong commercial acumen.

• Executive leadership and strategic management skills.

• Innovation and business development capabilities.

• Excellent strategic stakeholder management skills.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their application packages in PDF format through the designated Ernst & Young (EY) email address.

Applications must be addressed to:

The Managing Director
Coop Bank Tanzania Plc

Applications should be submitted exclusively through:

Email: info.tanzania@tz.ey.com

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

(a) Application Letter

An application letter not exceeding three (3) pages, clearly demonstrating how the applicant meets the requirements of the advertised position.

(b) Academic Documents

Copies of university degree certificates and academic transcripts.

Applicants with qualifications from foreign universities must attach a Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) letter of recognition for their degrees.

(c) Identification Document

A copy of an identification document, such as:

• National Identification Card (NIDA).

• Driving Licence.

(d) Contact Information

Applicants must provide their contact address, including telephone number(s) and email address(es).

(e) Professional Referees

Names and full contact details of three (3) professional referees.

Application Email Details

Important Application Information

• All application documents must be submitted in PDF format.

• Applications must be addressed to the Managing Director, Coop Bank Tanzania.

• Applications must be submitted exclusively through the designated Ernst & Young email address.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Coop Bank Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equality.

• The appointment process will include independent selection and fit and proper checks.