Company: CRDB Bank Foundation
Job Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Contract
Deadline: 1 September 2026
CRDB Bank Foundation works to support sustainable socio-economic development through initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, youth empowerment, and women’s economic empowerment. The Foundation collaborates with different stakeholders to develop programmes that create opportunities and strengthen communities.
CRDB Bank Foundation is seeking an experienced and independent professional to serve as an Independent Non-Executive Director. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in accounting and/or auditing and contribute to the Foundation’s financial oversight, governance, assurance, and strategic direction.
About the Role
The Independent Non-Executive Director will provide independent oversight and strategic guidance to the Foundation. The position will play an important role in strengthening financial stewardship, risk management, governance, programme effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.
The successful candidate is expected to exercise independent judgment, provide constructive challenge to management, and contribute actively to Board and Committee deliberations.
Key Responsibilities
The Independent Non-Executive Director will be responsible for:
- Providing strategic guidance and oversight to the Foundation.
- Participating in the approval and monitoring of the Foundation’s strategy, policies, and budgets.
- Overseeing financial stewardship, risk management, and governance practices.
- Monitoring the effectiveness and impact of Foundation programmes.
- Actively participating in Board and Committee meetings.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization initiatives.
- Providing independent judgment and constructive challenge to management.
- Guiding long-term strategy and programme scaling.
- Supporting efforts to diversify funding sources and strengthen the Foundation’s sustainability.
- Contributing financial, governance, and assurance expertise to Board discussions.
- Supporting accountability and sound decision-making across the Foundation.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Commerce, Banking, or Business Administration with a major in Finance, Accounting, or Auditing.
- Professional certification such as CPA(T), ACCA, CIMA, CIA, or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 5 years of senior-level experience in finance, accounting, auditing, banking, governance, risk management, development finance, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of corporate and NGO governance.
- Good understanding of fiduciary responsibilities and Tanzanian regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in risk management, internal controls, and compliance.
- Experience working with foundations, NGOs, financial institutions, development finance institutions, or social investment organizations.
- Strong strategic thinking and independent decision-making abilities.
- Experience engaging government ministries, development partners, private-sector organizations, and international organizations.
- Ability to support sustainable socio-economic development and impact-driven programmes.
Key Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strategic thinking and sound judgment.
- Strong financial and analytical capabilities.
- Independent decision-making.
- Corporate and NGO governance knowledge.
- Risk management and internal control expertise.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and professional challenge.
- Stakeholder engagement skills.
- Understanding of development and social investment programmes.
- Commitment to sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development.
- Commitment to gender equity and youth empowerment.
- Understanding of climate resilience and sustainable development.
Who Can Apply
This opportunity is particularly suitable for senior finance, accounting, audit, banking, governance, and risk management professionals who have the experience and independence required to contribute effectively at Board level.
Candidates should have a strong understanding of fiduciary oversight and governance and be capable of providing objective advice while supporting the Foundation’s long-term strategic objectives.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare and submit:
- Cover letter.
- Comprehensive and up-to-date CV.
- Certified copies of academic certificates.
- Certified copies of professional certificates.
- Contact details of three referees.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications electronically to:
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are included in the application.
Deadline: 1 September 2026
Final Thought
The Independent Non-Executive Director position offers an opportunity for an experienced finance, accounting, audit, or governance professional to contribute to the strategic and financial oversight of a Foundation working in areas such as entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, youth empowerment, and women’s economic empowerment. Candidates who meet the senior-level experience and professional qualification requirements should submit their applications before the deadline.
