Business Development Officer II, Projects Management (2 Posts) at TADB Tanzania

To provide operational and technical support for strategic projects that enhance productivity, resilience, and competitiveness across agricultural value chains.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist in the preparation, coordination, and implementation of strategic projects across agriculture, livestock, and fisheries sectors.
• To support the design, piloting, and rollout of strategic projects tailored to diverse agricultural clients and value chain actors.
• To participate in project appraisals, feasibility studies, and due diligence processes for implemented projects.
• To collect, validate, and analyze project data to support monitoring, reporting, and evaluation activities.
• To prepare regular project progress reports highlighting achievements, risks, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• To liaise with internal teams, government agencies, private sector partners, and other DFIs to ensure effective project coordination.
• To provide operational support to consultants, vendors, and external stakeholders engaged in project activities.
• To facilitate workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building engagements for financed project beneficiaries.
• To contribute to the integration and mainstreaming of climate-smart and sustainable practices across various project interventions.
• To support initiatives that enhance productivity, resilience, market access, and competitiveness of the financed project beneficiaries.
• To identify risks and challenges affecting project implementation and propose mitigation strategies.
• To ensure compliance with TADB’s policies, development finance standards, and environmental and social safeguards.
• To maintain accurate project documentation, records, and databases for accountability and learning.
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

KEY COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Development Studies, Project Management, Banking, Business Administration, or related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 1-year relevant experience in Project Management, Agricultural Development, Development Finance, or related field.
• Practical exposure to Project Appraisals, Feasibility Studies, Monitoring & Evaluation, Stakeholder Engagement, and Value Chain Analysis
• Analytical ability in Financial and Non-Financial Project Evaluation.
• Strong Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership-Building Skills.
• Communication, Reporting, and Documentation Proficiency.
• Solid understanding of agriculture value chains (Crops, Livestock, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agroforestry, Irrigation, Processing, and Distribution).

Application Deadline: Applications should reach the undersigned no later than 4:00 pm on the 12th of September 2025. For further information, please visit the bank’s website: www.tadb.co.tz. If you have not heard from us four weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Workforce Commitment: TADB fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our workforce to make a positive difference for others and yourself.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment. In line with our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, we encourage applications from women and qualified candidates with disabilities.