Team Lead, Agriculture Job Vacancy at UBA Bank Tanzania
Job snapshot
UBA Bank Tanzania (United Bank for Africa) is recruiting a Team Lead, Agriculture Job Vacancy. The work centres on reconciliation, reporting, and financial controls. The post is based in Head Office, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Monday, September 14, 2026.
| Role | Team Lead, Agriculture Job Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Employer | UBA Bank Tanzania (United Bank for Africa) |
| Location | Head Office, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Team | Corporate Banking Division |
| Deadline | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
UBA Bank Tanzania (United Bank for Africa) operates a finance function with reconciliation and reporting at its core.
Role overview
The Team Lead, Agriculture drives UBA Tanzania's corporate and commercial banking growth across the agribusiness sector.
The role leads a team of relationship managers to acquire high-value agricultural corporate clients, structure viable credit facilities, expand deposit liabilities, and manage sector-specific credit risk.
Business Development & Sector Growth: Drive client acquisition across agricultural corporates and commercial enterprises; meet and exceed sector targets for PBT/revenue, low-cost deposits, fee income, risk assets, and foreign exchange.
Credit Structuring & Risk Management: Review, screen, and prepare credit memoranda for agricultural facilities; monitor approved risk triggers, conditions, and covenants; initiate prompt recovery strategies on deteriorating or watch-listed accounts.
Relationship Management & Site Inspections: Conduct regular client visits to inspect agricultural operations, equipment, processing plants, and collateral; reactivate dormant relationships and enhance client retention.
Product Development & Market Analysis: Analyze agribusiness market trends and regulatory shifts to design tailored banking products and structured trade/commodity finance solutions.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Direct, supervise, and develop Relationship Managers and Officers, ensuring proper guidance and resources to achieve individual and team commercial targets.
Key responsibilities
- Job Opportunity: Team Lead, Agriculture.
Requirements
- Core Competencies: Expert knowledge of agricultural value chain financing, commercial banking products, credit appraisal, portfolio monitoring, and structured trade finance.
- Education: First degree in a Business-related field or Social Sciences from a recognized university. (Higher degrees, MBA, or relevant professional banking certifications are a useful extra).
- Leadership & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional banking teams, work under pressure, negotiate high-value deals, and perform complex financial/credit analysis.
- Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive banking experience, with direct exposure to Corporate/Commercial Banking credit, relationship management, and the Agriculture sector.
Key skills
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications must submit their application materials via email.
Submission Email: Send application package to recruitment.tanzania@ubagroup.com.
Subject Line: Quote Application for Team Lead, Agriculture in the email subject field.
Required Attachments: Cover letter, detailed CV/Resume, and copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Apply on the UBA Bank Tanzania (United Bank for Africa) site
Common questions
- What role is open?
- UBA Bank Tanzania (United Bank for Africa) is recruiting a Team Lead, Agriculture Job Vacancy.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Head Office, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- When does it close?
- The closing date is Monday, September 14, 2026.
- How do I apply?
- Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the UBA Bank Tanzania (United Bank for Africa) site
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Advert requirement: Education: First degree in a Business-related field or Social Sciences from a recognized university. (Higher degrees, MBA, or relevant professional banking certifications are 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: Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive banking experience, with direct exposure to Corporate/Commercial Banking credit, relationship management, and the Agriculture sector. 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: Core Competencies: Expert knowledge of agricultural value chain financing, commercial banking products, credit appraisal, portfolio monitoring, and structured trade finance. 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: Leadership & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional banking teams, work under pressure, negotiate high-value deals, and perform complex financial/credit analysis. 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 Team Lead, Agriculture Job 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 Team Lead, Agriculture Job 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 Education: First degree in a Business-related field or Social Sciences from a recognized university. (Higher degrees, MBA, or relevant professional ba.
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 14, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
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