Director General Opportunity at East African Development Bank

East Africa Development Bank (EADB)

Director General Opportunity at East African Development Bank

Exciting Career Opportunity in the Banking Sector
Are you a visionary leader focused on advancing East Africa’s socio-economic progress towards a sustainable and thriving future? Join our client in turning that vision into reality. East African Development Bank (EADB) is seeking to fill the position of a Director General.

Qualifications

• A degree in Commerce, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Economics, Business
• Administration, or any other relevant degree from a recognized university.
• A Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or another relevant field is desirable.
• Professional qualifications such as Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), Chartered Financial
• Analyst (CFA), or Chartered Economist (Ch.E.) will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior management/C-suite role and a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in a development financial institution, commercial bank, or other major financial institution.
• Experience working in the East African region and demonstrate knowledge of the business and legal operating environment of the region.

Role Overview

• Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Director General will spearhead EADB’s regional operations, ensuring both financial viability and long-term impact. This role requires strategic engagement with key stakeholders to develop and execute transformative business strategies aligned with EADB’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Influence: Lead the Bank in navigating and shaping the regional development agenda, ensuring it remains a pivotal player in East Africa’s economic growth.
• Financial Planning & Performance: Oversee financial planning processes as well as drive financial performance, ensuring the effective management of cash flows.
  ESG Champion: Champion the Bank’s ESG initiatives and secure funding for projects that promote sustainable development.
• People Champion: Inspire, motivate, and develop a diverse team of talented professionals to drive transformation of the Bank as an employer brand of choice.
• Innovation and Adaptation: Foster a culture of innovation and adaptability within the Bank, ensuring that products, services, systems, and policies evolve to meet the changing needs of the region.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Board, government entities, private sector partners, regional organizations, and International
• Development Financial Institutions to drive collaborative development initiatives.

How to Apply

Applicants are advised to access the comprehensive job description at JD Link and submit their applications, together with certified copies of their academic and professional documents, to the following email address:
[email protected]
Subject Line: Application for the position of Director General
Deadline: Friday, 11 April 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Employment Contract
The nature of the employment contract will be a 5-year term, renewable only once based on performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer
EADB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.