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DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND INNOVATION

East African Development Bank

📋 Job Summary
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Location
Kampala – Uganda
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Job Type
Full-time
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Job Sector
Not specified
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Education
Master's Degree
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Positions
1
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Deadline
23/10/2026 23:59
9d 10h remaining
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👤 Who May Be Interested

Professionals seeking career advancement and individuals with relevant qualifications may be interested in this opportunity.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals interested in the role of DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND INNOVATION based in Kampala – Uganda. Qualified and motivated candidates are encouraged to apply for this full-time opportunity.
ℹ️ About This Opportunity

The position of DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND INNOVATION at East African Development Bank located in Kampala – Uganda offers an opportunity for qualified professionals to contribute their knowledge and experience in a dynamic working environment. The organization seeks individuals who are motivated, reliable, and capable of performing their duties effectively while maintaining professional standards.

⭐ Common Skills Required
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Planning
  • Training
  • Administration
📄 Job Description

This description has been adapted for JobNziza readers to provide a clearer overview of the opportunity.

The East African Development Bank (EADB) was established in 1967 under the treaty of the then East African Cooperation. Its mandate is to provide financial and related assistance to enterprises in the member States to make a positive contribution to socio-economic development in the region. EADB is today owned by the four Member States of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda as well as other development and commercial financial institutions. Being an organ of the EAC and its partnership with EAC institutions has accorded to provide it with a platform to play a catalysing role in regional integration through provision of development finance.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead the review, alignment and delivery of EADB's corporate strategy so that the Bank grows its lending, puts its capital to productive use and delivers on its development mandate in every member state.

The role holder turns the strategy into funded annual plans, tracks delivery against clear targets, and measures the Bank's performance and development impact.

The role also builds the Bank's data and analytics capability, so that strategy and decisions rest on reliable evidence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DIMENSIONS

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategy evaluate and Stewardship
  • Strategy Delivery
  • Performance and Impact Measurement
  • Data and Analytics
  • Master's degree in Strategic Management, Organisational Development, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Statistics, Data Science, Development Studies, Public Policy or a related field. A Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

JOB COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES/ SKILLS).

Academic Qualifications

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

  • Certification or training in strategy development, innovation management, or performance management is an added advantage.
  • Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g. Strategic Management Society, PMI, AAPM) isa plus.

Previous relevant work experience required

  • At least 10 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, organisation development, restructuring, corporate performance, innovation, or institutional development with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role preferably in a multilateral development bank, financial institution, or development organization.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading strategy formulation, organisation restructuring, innovation initiatives, and managing cross-functional teams.
  • Experience of leading restructuring process for a development bank or a commercial bank.

The full job description for the role is available athttps://eadb.org/vacancies/. To apply, kindly send application letters and detailed CVs be sent to Email:psabwa@eadb.org by 23rd October 2026 with DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND INNOVATIONas the email subject and indicate your expected Gross salary in your application. All applicants are advised to adhere to the application guidelines for consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

📎 Attachments Documents
eadb_director_strategy_innovation_update.pdf
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