Job Vacancy: Business Development
Service (BDS) Mentor – Equity Bank Tanzania
Equity Bank Tanzania Limited is looking
for a Business Development Service (BDS) Mentor to join the
Commercial department. This role is dedicated to building the capacity of
micro, medium, and small enterprises (MSMEs) through targeted mentorship and
coaching within assigned programs.
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Job Overview
- Job
Title: Business Development Service
(BDS)
- Department: Commercial
- Job
Grade: B
- Reports
to: Project Coordinator
- Application
Deadline: Saturday, 19th April 2026
Job Purpose
The BDS Mentor is responsible for the
growth of MSMEs by providing individual and group coaching sessions to bridge
business gaps and improve overall performance.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- MSME
Enrollment: Mobilize and enroll MSMEs
into the BDS assigned programs.
- Business
Diagnosis: Conduct in-depth diagnoses
and baseline surveys to identify business gaps and establish initial
status.
- Mentorship: Deliver
demand-driven individual and group mentorship sessions to allocated MSMEs.
- Financial
& Market Linkages: Ensure supported MSMEs
access financial services from Equity Group and facilitate market linkages
and business networks.
- Monitoring
& Evaluation: Perform end-line surveys to
capture business status after support and provide periodical progress
reports.
- Impact
Documentation: Document and share success
stories and lessons learned throughout the implementation process.
- Material
Development: Participate in creating and
updating BDS support materials.
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Core Accountabilities and Deliverables
- Financial: Focus
on the generation of loans and new accounts.
- Reporting: Maintain
consistent reporting processes through designated systems.
- Client
Development: Deliver effective training
to project customers and beneficiaries.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: University
degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Management, or a related field.
Alternatively, any university degree supplemented by a Diploma in
Entrepreneurship or Business Management.
- Certifications: Must
be a certified trainer, with priority given to those with BOT/ILO-SIYB
training certifications.
- Experience: 4+
years of proven practical experience in supporting MSMEs with training,
mentorship, and advisory services.
- Internal
Candidates: Must have supported MSMEs at
EBTL for at least 2 years and achieved a performance appraisal score of
3.1 or above.
- Added
Advantage: Practical experience in
running and managing a personal business.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on adult learning
principles.
- Strong
facilitation skills for diverse business audiences.
- Clear
understanding of how MSMEs utilize ICT.
- High
level of personal discipline and self-initiative.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your application cover
letter, detailed resume, and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.
Submission Details:
- Format: Single
PDF file.
- Subject
Line: Quote the Job Title (Business
Development Service (BDS)).
- Email: TZRecruitment@equitybank.co.tz.
- Deadline: Saturday,
19th April 2026.
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity
employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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