Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Job Vacancy At Coop Bank Dodoma December 2025

Joining the executive leadership of Coop Bank Tanzania PLC as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) offers a unique opportunity to shape the commercial trajectory of a bank that is 51% owned by the cooperative movement.

With the bank’s official launch in April 2025 and its mission to drive rural transformation, this role is centered on “Mass Outreach” and “Digital Innovation.” Here is a structured breakdown of the position and how to submit a competitive application.

Role Overview: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

The CCO is the primary architect of the bank’s market growth. You will report directly to the CEO and lead the strategy for acquiring and retaining customers across Tanzania’s agricultural and cooperative sectors.

1. Key Strategic Pillars

• Market Roadmap: Developing a national strategy for cooperatives, MSMEs, women, and youth.

• Digital Adoption: Scaling mobile, internet, and agency banking to reach the unbanked.

• Partnership Ecosystem: Building bridges with FinTechs and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs).

• Customer Lifecycle: Managing CRM platforms to improve retention and “lifetime value.”

2. Candidate “Fit” Profile

To be a successful candidate, you must bridge the gap between high-level commercial strategy and the specific needs of rural finance.

3. Application Instructions (EY Portal)

All executive applications are being managed by Ernst & Young (EY). You must submit a single PDF document to info.tanzania@tz.ey.com.

The Application Pack must include:

• [ ] (a) Application Letter: Maximum 3 pages. Detail your experience in strategy and digital transformation.

• [ ] (b) Credentials: University degrees and transcripts. (Foreign degrees must have a TCU recognition letter).

• [ ] (c) Identity: Copy of NIDA card or Driver’s License.

• [ ] (d) Contacts: Your phone number and professional email.

• [ ] (e) Referees: Three (3) professional referees with full contact details.

Deadline: Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, at 17:00 EAT.

4. Competitive Edge for the CCO Role

Since this bank was formed from the merger of Kilimanjaro Cooperative Bank and Tanzania Community Bank, the hiring committee will look for:

1. Change Management: Your ability to unify different commercial cultures.

2. Product Agility: How you’ve previously developed “affordable” and “accessible” loan products.

3. Local Knowledge: Your familiarity with the specific regions where the bank currently has branches (Dodoma, Mtwara, Kilimanjaro, and Tabora).