Director of Human Resource and Administration Job Vacancy at Coop Bank Tanzania – November 2026

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Organization: Cooperative Bank Tanzania Plc (Coop Bank)
Job Category: Banking and Finance Jobs / Human Resources Jobs
Job Type: Full-Time
Position: Director of Human Resource and Administration
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026 at 5:00 PM

About Coop Bank Tanzania

Cooperative Bank Tanzania Plc (Coop Bank) officially commenced operations on 1 October 2024, following the merger of Kilimanjaro Cooperative Bank and Tandahimba Community Bank. The bank was established through a nationwide cooperative movement aimed at mobilizing capital and transforming Tanzania’s financial landscape.

Coop Bank is committed to enhancing financial inclusion by providing banking services to cooperatives, farmers and underserved populations. It also aims to leverage technology and innovation to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.

The bank was formally launched in April 2025 and operates on commercial principles while prioritizing the needs of cooperative members and the wider community.

As part of its growth strategy, Coop Bank Tanzania invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill seven executive positions. These roles report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and appointments are subject to a competitive independent selection process, including fit-and-proper checks.

Position: Director of Human Resource and Administration

Role Purpose

The Director of Human Resource and Administration will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Bank’s human capital management, organisational capability, employee experience and administration.

The role will ensure that the Bank has the people, culture, capabilities and workplace environment required to achieve its strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

1. Lead human capital strategy and workforce planning.

2. Oversee organisation design, talent acquisition and workforce capability.

3. Lead performance management, productivity, learning, leadership development and succession planning.

4. Oversee reward, benefits and payroll governance.

5. Lead employee relations, labour compliance, organisational culture, employee engagement and organisational change.

6. Drive HR systems, people analytics and evidence-based workforce decision-making.

7. Oversee administration, facilities and workplace services.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.

• A relevant Master’s Degree or MBA will be an added advantage.

• At least five (5) years of progressive professional experience, including a minimum of three (3) years in senior management or executive leadership, preferably within a regulated financial institution.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic HR management, employee relations, workforce planning and administration.

• Sound knowledge of the Tanzanian banking and regulatory environment.

Key Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Human resource strategy.

• Employment law.

• Talent management.

• Performance management.

• Learning and development.

• Reward and benefits management.

• Employee relations.

• HR analytics.

• Change management.

• Leadership and stakeholder engagement.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications in PDF format to the Managing Director, Coop Bank Tanzania, exclusively through the Ernst & Young email address provided below.

Application Email: info.tanzania@tz.ey.com

The application pack must include the following documents:

1. Application Letter: Not exceeding three (3) pages, explaining how the applicant meets the requirements of the position.

2. Academic Documents: Copies of university degrees and academic transcripts. Applicants with foreign qualifications must attach a Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) letter of recognition.

3. Identification: A copy of a valid identification document, such as a NIDA card or driving licence.

4. Contact Details: Contact address, telephone number(s) and email address.

5. Professional Referees: Names, full addresses and contact details of three (3) professional referees.

Email Subject: Director of Human Resource and Administration

Application Deadline

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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