Job Vacancy Announcement

Program Manager

Organization: Equity Bank Tanzania Limited
Department: Commercial – Agriculture
Position Grade: Senior Manager / Manager
Reports To: Head of Agriculture
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 8 June 2026

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About Equity Bank Tanzania Limited

Equity Bank Tanzania Limited is part of Equity Group Holdings PLC, a leading financial services institution operating in:

• Tanzania
• Kenya
• Uganda
• Rwanda
• Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
• South Sudan

The Group operates across Banking, Insurance, Technology, and Social Enterprise sectors through its innovative Tri-Engine Model, which integrates social, economic, and sustainability objectives to strengthen communities and value chains.

Purpose

Transforming lives, giving dignity, and expanding opportunities for wealth creation.

Vision

To be the champion of the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa.

Core Values (PICTURE)

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Creativity & Innovation
• Teamwork
• Unity of Purpose
• Respect
• Effective Corporate Governance

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Position Purpose

The Program Manager will provide strategic leadership in the implementation and scaling of Food and Agriculture programs across Tanzania.

The role is responsible for mobilizing and supporting thousands of:

• Smallholder farmers
• Youth entrepreneurs
• Women entrepreneurs
• Agricultural MSMEs

through transformative interventions that promote:

• Financial inclusion
• Agricultural productivity
• Market access
• Enterprise growth

The Program Manager will also serve as a key business pipeline builder for Equity Bank Tanzania by facilitating beneficiary acquisition and integration into sustainable agricultural value chains.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of large-scale agriculture and food systems programs.
• Ensure alignment with Equity Bank Tanzania’s national and regional agriculture strategies.
• Develop and implement scalable interventions that drive financial inclusion and agribusiness growth.

Beneficiary Mobilization and Recruitment

• Mobilize and recruit target participants, including:
  • Smallholder farmers
  • Farmer groups
  • Cooperatives
  • Agricultural MSMEs
  • Youth and women entrepreneurs
• Conduct sensitization and stakeholder engagement forums.

Financial Inclusion and Business Growth

• Oversee enrollment of project beneficiaries into Equity Bank products and services.
• Support achievement of project targets related to:
  • Savings accounts
  • Loans
  • Insurance products
  • Other financial services
• Facilitate responsible utilization of financial products according to client needs.

Capacity Building and Training

Deliver and oversee advanced training programs covering:

• Financial literacy and education
• Agribusiness management
• Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
• Climate-smart agriculture
• Biodiversity conservation
• Agricultural mechanization
• Digital agriculture technologies

Farmer and MSME Support

• Improve participants’ technical, financial, and entrepreneurial skills.
• Provide mentoring and coaching support.
• Respond to beneficiary queries regarding:
  • Agribusiness opportunities
  • Agricultural production
  • Financial services
  • Market access

Project Coordination

• Organize and coordinate:
  • Field days
  • Demonstration events
  • Exchange visits
  • Value chain meetings
  • Stakeholder forums
• Ensure project activities are implemented according to approved plans and targets.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent Equity Bank Tanzania at agricultural forums and industry engagements.
• Collaborate with:
  • Government institutions
  • Development partners
  • Farmer organizations
  • Cooperatives
  • Private-sector actors
  • Value chain stakeholders

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Work closely with Monitoring and Evaluation teams.
• Ensure collection of quality project data.
• Track program impact and performance indicators.
• Prepare:
  • Weekly reports
  • Monthly reports
  • Quarterly reports
  • Management updates

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Core Accountabilities

Financial Performance

The role will contribute to:

• Growth in agricultural loan portfolios.
• Growth in agricultural deposits.
• Increased client acquisition.
• Improved portfolio quality and Portfolio at Risk (PAR) management.
• Development of sustainable agribusiness pipelines.
• Expansion of grant funding opportunities and blended finance facilities.
• Strategic partnership development.

Key Financial Indicators

• Deposits growth
• Loan portfolio growth
• Revenue generation
• Number of client accounts opened
• Portfolio quality metrics
• Grant funding secured
• Partnerships established

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People Management

The position oversees:

• Up to 13 staff members
• Up to 5 direct reports
• 1–3 matrix reports

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Governance and Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• Equity Bank policies and procedures
• Audit requirements
• Regulatory requirements
• Code of Conduct
• Organizational standards

Utilize organizational systems including:

• ERP platforms
• PowerApps
• Other approved systems

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Key Decision-Making Responsibilities

The Program Manager will have authority to:

• Identify strategic partners.
• Escalate major program risks.
• Approve weekly regional activity plans.
• Approve partner onboarding decisions.
• Allocate regional budgets across interventions.
• Authorize training schedules and demonstration activities.
• Sign off monthly and quarterly reports submitted to management and M&E teams.

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Key Stakeholders

Internal Stakeholders

• Agriculture Team
• Commercial Units
• Shared Services Departments
• Executive Management
• Board Committees

External Stakeholders

• Farmers
• Farmer Organizations
• Cooperatives
• Agricultural MSMEs
• Development Partners
• Off-Takers
• Agribusiness Ecosystem Actors
• Funding Agencies

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Required Technical Skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong agribusiness and agricultural value chain expertise.
• Experience in large-scale program design and implementation.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of:
  • GPS technologies
  • GIS systems
  • Farm management systems
• MSME development expertise.
• Financial analysis and business planning skills.
• Market access and value chain development experience.
• Digital training and technology adoption capabilities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

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Experience Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in agribusiness program management.
• At least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Experience managing:
  • Large-scale agricultural programs
  • Multi-million-dollar budgets
  • National and regional portfolios
• Extensive practical agricultural production experience.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Agronomy
  • Seed systems
  • Fertilizer management
  • Irrigation systems
  • Demonstration farms
• Experience supporting:
  • MSME development
  • Microfinance initiatives
  • Credit guarantee schemes
  • Government grant programs
• Proven success in planning, implementing, and monitoring agricultural development projects.

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Academic Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Advanced University Degree in:
  • Agriculture
  • Agribusiness Management
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Related disciplines

Candidates with business or finance qualifications and substantial agricultural program experience may also be considered.

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Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate should be:

• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Experienced in agribusiness and agricultural development.
• Skilled in training farmers and Ag-MSMEs.
• Knowledgeable in sustainable and climate-smart agriculture.
• Experienced in facilitating access to finance and markets.
• Passionate about rural transformation and economic empowerment.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit:

🌐 Equity Bank Tanzania Careers Portal

Applications should be submitted via:

📧 TZRecruitment@equitybank.co.tz

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Application Deadline

📅 Monday, 8 June 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.