Relationship Manager-Fisheries
National Bank of Commerce Ltd | Head Office NBC | Full time | Deadline: September 12, 2026
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Selected requirements and CV evidence
| Advertised requirement | Suggested evidence, if applicable |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, or any other related field. | Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. If your qualification differs, check whether the employer accepts an equivalent. |
| 2 years and above work experience in agribusiness financing with exposure to Fisheries clients. | List relevant roles with month and year dates, and describe the work that matches this experience requirement. Do not count overlapping roles twice. |
| Sound knowledge of fisheries business value chains, and related financing requirements | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
| Field experience in conducting farm visits, fisheries project evaluations, client interviews, and capacity assessments. | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
| Additional Skills/Competencies | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
| Strong analytical, financial assessment, and credit appraisal skills.. | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
| Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills. | Describe a real task in which you used this language or communication skill, such as a report, presentation or customer interaction. |
| Good understanding of fisheries sector dynamics, risks, and opportunities. | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
Application readiness checklist
- Advertised closing date: Sep 12, 2026. Check the employer instructions for the closing time.
- Use the application channel linked in this advert and check that the role and employer match before sending documents.
Position
Company
National Bank of Commerce Ltd
Location
Head Office NBC
Employment Type
Full time
Application Deadline
September 12, 2026
Job ID
R-15990698
NBC is the oldest serving bank in Tanzania with over five decades of experience. We offer a range of retail, business, corporate and investment banking, wealth management products and services.
Job Summary
Responsible for driving growth in the fisheries business through new client acquisition, effective processing and assessment of credit applications from branches, development of business growth proposals, and the booking of quality loans in line with the Bank’s credit standards.Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Customer Acquisition & Credit Assessment
- Identify, acquire, and onboard fisheries farmers, cooperatives, and agribusiness enterprises as new clients.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners while providing advisory support on appropriate financing solutions.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the fisheries sector in Tanzania, including client needs, market trends, sector risks, and financing requirements across the fisheries value chain.
- Assess loan applications submitted by fisheries farmers, cooperatives, and agribusiness enterprises.
- Evaluate business viability, repayment capacity, cash flow strength, collateral adequacy, and fisheries sector-specific risks.
Loan Structuring & Disbursement
- Structure financing solutions tailored to fisheries production cycles, business models, and client cash flow patterns.
- Recommend suitable financial products, including working capital loans, asset finance, and insurance-backed credit solutions.
- Ensure approved facilities are disbursed accurately and within agreed timelines, in line with approved terms and internal procedures
Monitoring & Portfolio Management
- Conduct regular monitoring of financed farms, projects, and enterprises to assess business performance and repayment capacity.
- Identify early warning indicators of financial distress, operational challenges, or deteriorating credit quality, and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
- Maintain a healthy and high-quality loan portfolio by ensuring timely repayments, effective follow-up, and minimal arrears
Risk Management & Compliance
- Ensure full adherence to credit policies, internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable fisheries sector standards.
- Promote fisheries insurance, risk-sharing mechanisms, and other mitigation tools to safeguard both clients and the Bank.
- Ensure all lending activities are conducted in line with the Bank’s risk appetite, credit standards, and compliance requirements
Capacity Building & Advisory
- Educate fisheries clients on financial literacy, record keeping, responsible borrowing, and sound business management practices.
- Provide advisory support to clients on best practices in fisheries management and sustainable business operations.
- Facilitate linkages between clients and relevant technical service providers, input suppliers, markets, and other value chain actors.
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare and submit periodic reports on the performance of the fisheries loan portfolio.
- Document lessons learned, emerging opportunities, sector risks, and challenges affecting fisheries business development.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client, credit, and portfolio documentation in accordance with internal standards
Reporting & Meeting attendance
- Attend Credit Risk Committee meetings, business review meetings, loan delinquency and collections meetings, and any other meetings as directed by management.
- Prepare and submit periodic reports and any other reports required by management within agreed timelines.
- Provide updates on portfolio performance, business development activities, credit quality, and key sector developments
Education and Experience Required
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, or any other related field.
- Sound knowledge of fisheries business value chains, and related financing requirements
Experience
- 2 years and above work experience in agribusiness financing with exposure to Fisheries clients.
- Field experience in conducting farm visits, fisheries project evaluations, client interviews, and capacity assessments.
Additional Skills/Competencies
- Strong analytical, financial assessment, and credit appraisal skills..
- Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.
- Good understanding of fisheries sector dynamics, risks, and opportunities.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively to rural and field locations
Qualifications
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas - Business, Commerce and Management Studies, Customer Excellence - Service Delivery (Meets all of the requirements), Digital familiarity (Meets all of the requirements), Effective communication - Basic (Meets all of the requirements), Experience in a similar environment, Openness to change (Meets some of the requirements and would need further development), Product and/or Service Knowledge (Meets all of the requirements), Relationship building (Meets some of the requirements and would need further development)Jobconnect application guidance
Before applying for Relationship Manager-Fisheries, review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the role, and follow the instructions shown in the advert before Sep 12, 2026.
- Identify 2-3 requirements from the advert and make sure they are clearly visible in your CV, cover letter, or application message.
- Prepare a short application message that mentions the exact job title and why you fit the role.
- Keep your phone and email active after applying so you do not miss interview or assessment updates.
CV hints for this job
For Relationship Manager-Fisheries at National Bank of Commerce Ltd, align your CV with the location and role context: Head Office NBC.
Interview preparation
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Advert requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, or any other related field. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: 2 years and above work experience in agribusiness financing with exposure to Fisheries clients. 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: Sound knowledge of fisheries business value chains, and related financing requirements 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: Field experience in conducting farm visits, fisheries project evaluations, client interviews, and capacity assessments. 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: Apply through Workday 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.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Relationship Manager-Fisheries 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 Relationship Manager-Fisheries. 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 Education Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, or any other related field. Sound knowledge of fisheries business value chai.
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 12, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
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