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Vacancy title:
Chief Technology and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CTA)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Management,Computer & IT,Agribusiness,Commercial Banks]
Jobs at:
Coop Bank Tanzania
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
Joining the executive team of Coop Bank Tanzania Plc as the Chief Technology and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CTA) is a role that places you at the intersection of traditional banking and future-state technology.
Following the bank’s official mobile launch in April 2025 (which introduced the Coop Pesa app), this position is central to the bank’s vision of reaching 65% of Tanzanians through AI-driven inclusion and agricultural tech.
Role Overview: Chief Technology & AI Officer (CTA)
As the CTA, you are not just managing IT; you are the architect of a “Digital-First” cooperative movement. You will lead the creation of a developer hub focused on robotics and AI to solve real-world problems for Tanzanian farmers and MSMEs.
1. Strategic Technology Pillars
- AI for Credit & Risk: Building predictive models specifically for the agricultural sector, where traditional credit history may be missing.
- Agribusiness Ecosystem: Developing a dedicated Agribusiness App that provides farmers with data access and personalized financial facilities.
- Infrastructure & Cyber-Resilience: Overseeing core banking systems while implementing AI-based cybersecurity in line with ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS standards.
- Automation Hub: Transitioning back-office operations into highly efficient, automated processes to reduce the cost of service delivery to rural areas.
2. Candidate “Fit” Profile
This is a heavy-weight executive role requiring a blend of deep technical mastery and Tanzanian banking nuance.
| Category | Requirements |
| Experience | 10+ years total; 5 years at Senior Executive level with a track record in AI/ML deployment. |
| Education | Bachelor’s (CS/IT/Eng) + Master’s in AI, Data Science, or MBA. |
| Certifications | CISM, CISA, and ITIL are mandatory. |
| Contextual Knowledge | Deep understanding of the Tanzanian Digital Finance Vision 2050 and the local cooperative/microfinance ecosystem. |
| Leadership | Proven ability in change management and navigating complex regulatory landscapes (BoT). |
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.
Your application is managed by Ernst & Young (EY). It must be a single PDF sent .
- (a) Application Letter: Max 3 pages. Focus on your specific AI/ML implementations and digital transformation leadership.
- (b) Educational Credentials: Degrees and transcripts. (Foreign degrees require a TCU recognition letter).
- (c) Identification: Copy of NIDA card or Driver’s License.
- (d) Contact Details: Primary phone .
- (e) Professional Referees: Three (3) names with full contact information.
Deadline: Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, at 17:00 EAT.
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