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Business Development Officer at NBC

Sep 16, 2026 - 13:22
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NBC Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Full-Time Deadline: Sep 20, 2026
Business Development Officer

Job snapshot

NBC is hiring a Business Development Officer. The work centres on reconciliation, reporting, and financial controls. The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Sep 20, 2026.

RoleBusiness Development Officer
EmployerNBC
LocationDar Es Salaam, Tanzania
DeadlineSep 20, 2026

NBC operates a finance function with reconciliation and reporting at its core.

Role overview

NBC is the oldest serving bank in Tanzania with over five decades of experience.

Key responsibilities

  • Advertisement.
  • We offer a range of retail, business, corporate and investment banking, wealth management products and services.

Requirements

  • Persuading and influencing.
  • Holder of First degree or its equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Agribusiness, Banking, Economics, Planning and/or relevant fields from recognised tertiary institution.
  • Experience required.
  • Experience in Micro-SME lending will be a useful extra.
  • Deciding and initiating action.
  • Advertisement.
  • Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas - Business, Commerce and Management Studies, Customer Excellence - Service Management (Meets every of the requirements), Digital familiarity (Meets all of the requirements), Effective communication - Basic (Meets all of the requirements), Experience in a comparable environment, Openness to change (Meets some of the requirements and would need more development), Product and/or Service Knowledge (Meets some of the requirements and would need further development).
  • Adapting and responding to change.
  • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
  • Learning and researching.
  • Creating and innovating.
  • Master's degree or Banking certification will be a useful extra.
  • Education required.
  • Relating and networking.
  • At least 1 year working experience in the Banking industry.

Key skills

How to apply

Apply through the NBC careers portal for this Business Development Officer.

Apply on the NBC site

Common questions

What role is open?
NBC is recruiting a Business Development Officer.
Where is the job based?
The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
When does it close?
The closing date is Sep 20, 2026.
How do I apply?
Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the NBC site
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Advert requirement: Holder of First degree or its equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Agribusiness, Banking, Economics, Planning and/or relevant fields from recognised tertiary institution. Master's degree or Banking certification will be a useful extra. What relevant experience or training could you discuss for this non-mandatory criterion? Treat this as optional, not a new eligibility rule. Be honest about experience you do not have.

Advert requirement: At least 1 year working experience in the Banking industry. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.

Advert requirement: Education required. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.

Advert requirement: Experience required. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.

Advert requirement: Experience in Micro-SME lending will be a useful extra. What relevant experience or training could you discuss for this non-mandatory criterion? Treat this as optional, not a new eligibility rule. Be honest about experience you do not have.

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YOUR NAME,
PHYSICAL ADDRESS (E.G. MOROGORO, TANZANIA).
SEPTEMBER 16, 2026.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
NBC,
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Business Development Officer position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.

My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Business Development Officer. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas - Business, Commerce and Management Studies, Customer Excellence - Service Management (Meets every of the req.

I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.

I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Sep 20, 2026.

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,
___________________
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For Business Development Officer, use the method in this advert and finish before Sep 20, 2026.

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