Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – VisionFund Tanzania (February 2025)

📍 Location: Tanzania

📅 Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

🗣 Application Language: English

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About VisionFund Tanzania

VisionFund Tanzania (VFT) is a fast-growing microfinance institution (MFI) and a subsidiary of VisionFund International, the microfinance arm of World Vision. With a strong commitment to reducing rural poverty, VFT integrates financial services with World Vision’s community-based development efforts, making a significant impact on vulnerable communities.

Currently ranked as Tanzania’s fourth-largest and most rapidly expanding MFI, VFT stands out for its high-quality loan portfolio, efficient operations, and financial sustainability.

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and visionary leader to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and drive the organization toward continued growth and transformation.

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Why Join Us?

✔ Lead a mission-driven organization that transforms lives through financial inclusion.
✔ Build a sustainable and profitable MFI while achieving key social impact goals.
✔ Play a key role in the regulatory transition to a deposit-taking financial institution.
✔ Work in an innovative, faith-driven environment dedicated to serving rural communities.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Strategic Growth

• Lead VFT with a strong vision and Christian values, ensuring financial inclusion benefits families and children in rural Tanzania.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to support both financial sustainability and social impact.
• Oversee the transition process into a regulated deposit-taking institution.
• Build a high-performance team, fostering accountability, responsibility, and excellence.

2. Financial & Risk Management

• Ensure effective budgeting, financial projections, and resource management.
• Maintain portfolio quality while achieving key growth and efficiency targets.
• Implement risk management frameworks to safeguard deposits and investments.
• Maintain compliance with all banking and financial regulations set by authorities.

3. Operational Excellence

• Oversee efficient lending operations, ensuring affordable and accessible financial services.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive digital financial solutions to enhance efficiency and customer outreach.

4. Fundraising & Partnerships

• Secure funding and investments from donors, creditors, and financial institutions.
• Collaborate with World Vision and other partners on integrated livelihood programs.
• Develop networks and alliances to influence economic policies that benefit microfinance.

5. People & Culture

• Foster a Christ-centered leadership culture that inspires and motivates teams.
• Recruit and develop top talent, ensuring effective succession planning.
• Drive a positive work environment that attracts and retains passionate professionals.

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Who We’re Looking For

✅ Required Qualifications

✔ Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field.
✔ 10+ years of senior management experience in microfinance, banking, corporate finance, or economic development.
✔ Strong understanding of microfinance industry trends and regulatory frameworks.
✔ Experience managing deposit-taking financial institutions is an added advantage.

💡 Key Competencies

✔ Leadership & Vision: Ability to inspire teams, drive organizational growth, and navigate challenges.
✔ Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to balance financial performance and social impact.
✔ Financial Acumen: Experience in budgeting, financial management, and risk mitigation.
✔ Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Tanzania’s financial laws and Central Bank regulations.
✔ Partnership Development: Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and fundraising networks.
✔ Passion for Impact: Commitment to poverty alleviation and community transformation.

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Work Environment & Travel

📍 Location: Office-based, with 40% field travel.
✈ Travel: 90% domestic, 10% international.
📞 On-call: Yes, including after business hours.
📄 Work Permit: Required for international applicants.

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Who Can Apply?

✔ Both local and international candidates are welcome to apply.

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How to Apply

📌 This is a full-time role. To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

🚀 Take the next step in your leadership journey and help drive financial inclusion in Tanzania!