About Financial Sector Deepening Tanzania
Established in 2004, Financial Sector Deepening Tanzania (FSDT) is a donor-funded financial sector market facilitator.
FSDT works to improve the accessibility, quality, inclusiveness and sustainability of financial solutions, particularly for underserved Tanzanians.
Its 2026–2030 strategy prioritises women, youth and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), seeking to strengthen resilience, livelihoods and financial health through sustainable financial sector development.
Job Overview
FSDT is recruiting a Head of Programs to provide strategic and technical leadership in developing, managing and delivering its programme portfolio.
The successful candidate will translate FSDT's 2026–2030 strategy into evidence-based interventions that address systemic market constraints and advance inclusive financial sector development.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the position requires strong programme leadership, financial stewardship, strategic partnerships and experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Programme Leadership
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Translate institutional strategy into programme priorities, initiatives and investment opportunities.
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Lead annual business planning and the development of investment pipelines.
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Prioritise interventions based on strategic relevance, development impact, partner capacity and funding availability.
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Support innovative, evidence-based programme design and theories of change.
Programme Delivery and Performance
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Oversee implementation schedules, budgets, resources and delivery risks.
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Monitor programme performance and development outcomes.
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Identify implementation bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions.
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Support monitoring, evaluation, research and adaptive programme management.
Financial Sector Development and Thought Leadership
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Provide strategic guidance on financial inclusion, digital financial services, climate finance and enterprise development.
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Contribute to policy dialogue and financial sector development discussions.
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Identify emerging market opportunities and opportunities for systemic innovation.
Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation
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Build partnerships with regulators, financial institutions, government, donors and private-sector organisations.
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Support development partner engagement and resource mobilisation.
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Lead preparation of funding proposals, investment cases and programme concepts.
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Facilitate co-investment and sustainable market partnerships.
Governance and Risk Management
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Ensure sound programme governance, compliance and risk management.
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Oversee programme submissions and performance reporting for institutional governance committees.
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Maintain alignment with donor conditions, procurement procedures and approved policies.
People Leadership
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Lead multidisciplinary programme teams.
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Support workforce planning, staff development and performance management.
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Strengthen collaboration across programme, research, finance and operational functions.
Qualifications and Experience
Educational Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, including:
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Programme or Project Management.
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Digital Financial Services.
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Technology or Information Systems.
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Finance or Economics.
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Business or Development Practice.
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Public Policy or Social Sciences.
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Related disciplines.
Relevant postgraduate education or professional certification is an advantage.
Professional Experience
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Minimum ten years of relevant professional experience.
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Demonstrated leadership of complex multidisciplinary programmes.
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Experience in inclusive financial sector development, market systems development, digital financial services or financial sector innovation.
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Experience designing interventions, investment cases and funding proposals.
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Proven ability to manage donor partnerships, budgets, delivery risks and multidisciplinary teams.
Required Competencies
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Strategic judgement and programme execution.
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Adaptive management and analytical skills.
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Negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management.
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Financial stewardship and resource mobilisation.
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Excellent reporting, presentation and communication skills.
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Very good written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
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Knowledge of Tanzania's financial sector or comparable markets is desirable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit:
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A cover letter explaining their suitability for the position.
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A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
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Three professional references, with at least two relating to previous employment.
Application Email: [email available with Premium] [link available with Premium]
Suggested Email Subject: Head of Programs
Application Deadline: Friday, 30 October 2026
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FSDT is an equal-opportunity employer.
