General Manager, NMB Foundation

Organization: NMB Foundation

Contract Duration: 3 Years

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Provide visionary stewardship to the Foundation, ensuring high governance standards, transparency, and strategic alignment with the Board of Directors and NMB Bank Plc’s executive leadership.

Drive and integrate Foundation initiatives with NMB Bank’s corporate sustainability and CSR agenda across Education, Agriculture, Environment, Health, and Entrepreneurship.

Lead the formulation, monitoring, and execution of the strategic plan, overseeing high-impact programme portfolios that deliver measurable social and economic value.

Build strategic relationships with government bodies, development partners, donors, and private sector stakeholders; spearhead fundraising campaigns and secure non-financial resources.

Ensure prudent financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and audit compliance; manage donor/partner funds with high accountability and transparent reporting.

Champion robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks to evidence social ROI and guide data-backed decision-making.

Establish strong operational policies; recruit, mentor, and retain top talent; build leadership pipelines and succession plans for sustainable growth.

Act as the principal spokesperson and brand ambassador for the Foundation, elevating its visibility and positioning as a premier catalyst for social change in Tanzania.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Sustainability, International Development, or a related field.

Overall Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Foundation Management, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability, Social Impact, Community/Development Practice, or Economic Inclusion.
Leadership Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership/executive role within medium to large organizations.
Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of Corporate Social Investment (CSI) frameworks, ESG principles, project management methodologies, public policy, and Tanzania’s socio-economic development landscape.
Leadership Skills: Proven track record in resource mobilization, grant management, strategic negotiations, stakeholder influence, financial oversight, and team talent development.

Master’s Degree (MBA, Development Finance, Public Administration, Sustainability, or Social Impact Management).
Postgraduate education in Banking or formal Banking certifications.
Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP), ESG, Sustainability Reporting, M&E, or CSR.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application package via email prior to the deadline.