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Director Strategy and Innovation vacancy at East African Development Bank

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East African Development Bank Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Full-Time Deadline: Oct 23, 2026
Director Strategy and Innovation vacancy

Job snapshot

Director Strategy and Innovation vacancy vacancy at East African Development Bank. The post sits inside the finance function, where accuracy and controls matter most. The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Oct 23, 2026.

RoleDirector Strategy and Innovation vacancy
EmployerEast African Development Bank
LocationDar Es Salaam, Tanzania
DeadlineOct 23, 2026

East African Development Bank runs financial controls and monthly reporting.

Role overview

The Bank grows its for this vacancy on this listing lending for this vacancy puts its capital to in in the advertised role the advertised role productive use and as covered here in the advertised role in the advertised role on this listing delivers on its development mandate in for this vacancy every member state This also covers to lead the review alignment and in the advertised role delivery of EADB's corporate strategy.

The role holder turns as covered here on this listing the for this vacancy strategy into funded for as covered here this vacancy annual plans in the advertised role tracks delivery on this in the advertised role listing against clear targets and on this listing on this listing measures the Bank's performance and development impact.

Strategy and for this vacancy decisions rest on reliable on this listing evidence This also covers in the advertised role the role also builds for in the advertised role this vacancy the Bank's data and as covered here analytics capability.

Reporting to.

Senior Director Research Strategy and Innovation.

The East African Development as covered here on this listing Bank on this listing EADB was established in in the advertised role as covered here 1967 in the advertised role under the treaty of for for this vacancy this vacancy the then East African Cooperation.

Key responsibilities

  • Strategy Delivery.
  • Certification or training in in on this listing the advertised role strategy on this listing development innovation management as as covered here covered here or performance on this listing management is a useful extra.
  • Membership in on this listing a related professional body e g in for this vacancy the advertised role Strategic in the advertised role Management Society PMI in as covered here the advertised role AAPM is a plus.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
  • Senior Director Research Strategy and Innovation.
  • EADB is today owned by for this vacancy as covered here as covered here the as covered here four Member States of for on this listing this vacancy Kenya Uganda Tanzania and in the advertised role as covered here Rwanda in the advertised role as well as remaining development and commercial financial institutions.
  • Performance and Impact Measurement.
  • Strategy Review and Stewardship.
  • Position: Director Strategy and Innovation.
  • Master's degree in in the advertised role as covered here Strategic as covered here Management Organisational Development in on this listing the advertised role Economics on this listing Finance Business Administration on as covered here this listing Statistics Data for this vacancy Science Development as covered here Studies Public Policy or a related field.
  • Experience of leading restructuring process for on this listing in the advertised role for this vacancy a development bank or a commercial bank.
  • At least 10 years of progressive experience in in the advertised role on this listing strategic for this vacancy planning organisation development in on this listing the advertised role restructuring on this listing corporate performance innovation for on this listing this vacancy or institutional development with for this vacancy at least 5 years in a senior leadership role preferably in in the advertised role a multilateral development bank in the advertised role financial institution or development organization.
  • About East African Development Bank (EADB).
  • Data and Analytics.
  • Demonstrated experience in on this listing on this listing leading on this listing strategy formulation organisation restructuring as covered here innovation initiatives managing cross functional teams.
  • Being an organ of for on this listing this vacancy the EAC and on this listing its partnership with in the advertised role as covered here EAC in the advertised role institutions has accorded to for on this listing this vacancy provide it with on this listing a platform to in the advertised role play a catalysing role in regional integration via provision of development finance.
  • Its mandate is to in in the advertised role the advertised role provide financial and on this listing related assistance to as covered here as covered here enterprises in in the advertised role the member States to for as covered here this vacancy make a positive contribution to as covered here on this listing socio economic development in the region.

Key skills

How to apply

The full job description for in the advertised role on this listing the on this listing role is available appended below.

Apply on the East African Development Bank site

Common questions

What role is open?
East African Development Bank is recruiting a Director Strategy and Innovation vacancy.
Where is the job based?
The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
When does it close?
The closing date is Oct 23, 2026.
How do I apply?
Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the East African Development Bank site
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YOUR NAME,
PHYSICAL ADDRESS (E.G. MOROGORO, TANZANIA).
OCTOBER 14, 2026.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
EAST AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK,
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND INNOVATION VACANCY

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Director Strategy and Innovation vacancy 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 Director Strategy and Innovation vacancy. 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 Director Strategy and Innovation vacancy at East African Development Bank (EADB) Position: Director Strategy and Innovation Organization: East African.

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 Oct 23, 2026.

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,
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o apply, kindly send application letters and detailed CVs be sent to Email: [email protected] by 23rd October 2026 with DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND INNOVATION as the email subject and indicate your expected Gross salary in your application.

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