Digital Financial Services Manager Job Vacancy in Tanzania 2026

FSDT is recruiting a Digital Financial Services Manager to support Digital Financial Services (DFS) and Infrastructure Development interventions.

The successful candidate will design, implement, monitor and manage programmes involving digital financial services, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), health technology, consumer protection technologies and financial sector infrastructure.

The position requires strong technical expertise, project management capabilities and experience engaging public-sector, private-sector and development partners.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

Digital Finance and Infrastructure Development

• Design, implement and monitor DFS and DPI interventions.

• Support projects involving artificial intelligence, health technology, financial infrastructure and consumer protection technology.

• Monitor emerging technologies and innovations in digital finance.

• Apply adaptive programme management to improve project results.

Programme Design and Implementation

• Develop business plans and intervention strategies.

• Prepare Project Appraisal Requests and support project approvals.

• Coordinate implementing partners and project delivery.

• Conduct programme reviews, field visits and performance assessments.

• Monitor outcomes and support continuous programme improvement.

Partner Coordination

• Build relationships with financial service providers, government institutions, regulators and development organisations.

• Support partner capacity assessments and due diligence.

• Coordinate onboarding and contracting processes for implementing partners.

• Provide technical advice to implementing organisations.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Collaborate with monitoring and results measurement teams.

• Track project milestones, outcomes and performance.

• Review theories of change and recommend adjustments.

• Contribute to programme reports, research and learning activities.

Financial and Risk Management

• Develop and monitor programme budgets and cash-flow forecasts.

• Oversee expenditure tracking and resource utilisation.

• Support grant management and financial accountability.

• Monitor risks associated with digital finance and infrastructure projects.

• Ensure compliance with procurement and institutional procedures.

Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support financial inclusion advocacy and influencing initiatives.

• Contribute to stakeholder mapping, communications strategies and knowledge-sharing activities.

• Prepare relevant programme content and reports.

Team Leadership

• Manage staff and consultants assigned to projects.

• Coordinate specialist expertise and project resources.

• Support team performance, professional development and accountability.

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in:

• Computer Science.

• Engineering.

• ICT with Business.

• Another relevant discipline.

Professional Certifications

• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is an added advantage.

• Certifications in Digital Financial Services, AI in Finance or Digital Public Infrastructure are desirable.

Professional Experience

• Minimum seven years of relevant experience.

• Experience in digital financial services, health technology, digital public infrastructure or financial market infrastructure.

• Experience working in environments such as mobile network operators, financial service providers or fintech companies.

• Proven ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder projects.

• Experience managing and influencing implementing partners.

• Ability to manage annual programme budgets in the USD 1 million range.

• Good knowledge of Tanzania's financial sector.

Technical Knowledge

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of digital financial services and fintech.

• Knowledge of digital payments, financial infrastructure and relevant technology applications.

• Familiarity with Automated Clearing House (ACH) systems and instant interoperable payment systems.

• Understanding of digital public infrastructure, AI applications and consumer protection technologies.

• Practical project monitoring, quality assurance and milestone management capabilities.

• Good financial management and resource accountability.

Communication and Leadership

• Very good written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities.

• Ability to lead teams and deliver measurable results.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

1. A cover letter explaining suitability for the position.

2. A detailed CV.

3. Three professional references, at least two relating to previous employment.

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Suggested Email Subject: Digital Financial Services Manager

Application Deadline: Friday, 30 October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FSDT provides equal employment opportunities.