Tanzania Postal Bank is an established Bank by the Act No.

11 of 1991 as
amended by Act No. 11 of 1992. TPB is a Bank that provides competitive
financial services to our customers and creates value for our stakeholders
through innovative products.
TPB is a Bank, whose vision is to be the leading bank in Tanzania in the
provision of affordable, accessible and convenient financial services. As part
of effective organizational development and management of its human capital
in an effective way, TPB commits itself towards attaining, retaining and
developing the highly capable and qualified workforce for TPB betterment and
the Nation at large.

SENIOR VSLA MANAGER

(1 POSITION)
Tanzania Postal Bank (TPB) seeks to appoint dedicated, self motivated and highly organized
Senior VSLA Manager (1 position) to join the Directorate of Marketing and Business
Development team. The work station is Dar es Salaam.
Reporting Line: Director of Marketing and Business Development
Locations: Head Office
Work Schedule: As per TPB Staff regulations
Division: Marketing
Salary: Commensurate to the Job Advertised
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:1.
2.
3.
4.

Planning, Organizing and Executing VSLA Strategies

Liaise with Branch Managers on VSLA Performance for Branch
Responsible for Mobilising Savings in all TPB Branches/POS network
Design VSLA Product that would suit VSLA segment and mmodify the existing produc
whenever its necessary
5. Preparing Sales Report on a weekly, monthly & Quarterly Basis
6. Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Mobilizing savings from both formal and informal groups or associations.

Creating Financial Linkages to the Bank with NGOs.
Work closely

with other Directorate and Branch Managers in supporting and recruitment

of VSLA-groups and VSLA officers.

Identifies business opportunities by identifying Groups Needs and evaluating their

position and crafting appropriate product & services.

Identifying supporting Partners in creating values for groups-capacity Building, Financial

literacy and Saving Culture at large.

Managing a Team of Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) officers

Involved in Recruitment & Training of VSLA officers and stationing them to respective
Location/Groups

Involved in Training of The Trainer (TOT) as well groups from time to time.

Advising the Management about the

Groups Opportunities and Challenges on how to

create value and solving resolutions.

Maintains relationships with Local Government/Private Institutions/NGOs for the

betterment of the Group.

Ensuring Groups/Members have Opened Bank account and they are active.

Providing support, information, and guidance to the VSLA team and other stakeholders
researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service
improvements.

Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends,

market activities, and competitors.

Prepares

Daily/Weekly/Monthly

Quarterly

reports

by

collecting,

analysing, and

summarizing information from Branches and VSLA-officers

Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing TPB Bank standards.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Ensure that VSLA officers visit each group as per the training schedule

Collect data on the groups as required by the training schedule, and submit to the
Supervisor

CONTRIBUTES TO

Savings mobilization through VSLAs

Number of VSLA members

Customer Base

Quality Customer Service level

Saving Culture among the society

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Degree in rural development, social administration, business management or any degree

from a recognized institution. Teaching certificate will be an added advantage.

Ability to capture and document business and reporting requirement from multiple sources,
Strong communication skills both written and Verbal, Strong interpersonal skills with the ability
to work independently and a team player.

Minimum of 2 years experience in ddealing with VSLA/VICOBA

advantage.

Strong knowledge of Ms Office application, including word, excel, Project and Power point,

will be an added

Skills / Attributes:
(i) Prioritized tasks and organization
(ii) Wwork independent

with minimal supervision

(iv) Adherence to the regulations and company policies

(v) Strong Customer Service acumen
(vii) Higher ability to

identify and manage business.

(viii) Self-driven marketing intelligence skills

The position will attract a competitive salary package, which include benefits. Applicants are invited to
submit their resume (indicating the position title in the subject heading) via e-mail to:
recruitment@postalbank.co.tz. Applications via other methods will not be considered. Applicants
need to submit only the Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the letter of applications starting the job
advertised and the location. Other credentials will have to be submitted during the interview for
authentic check and other administrative measures and should not in any way be attached during
application.
Tanzania Postal Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is very committed to environmental, health
and safety Management.
Tanzania Postal Bank has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. Late
applications will not be considered. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: a
security clearance; a competency assessment; physical capability assessment and reference checking.
Please forward your applications before 15th April, 2015