Website East African Development Bank (EADB)
Job Summary:
The East African Development Bank (EADB) seeks a strategic, results-oriented, and experienced Principal Officer – Business Development to lead business growth initiatives, identify new market opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and strengthen client relationships to expand the Bank’s market presence and revenue base. The successful candidate will develop and implement business development strategies, conduct market and competitive analysis, acquire and retain clients, negotiate business deals, and establish partnerships with government agencies, financial institutions, development partners, NGOs, and private sector organizations.
The role also involves leading and mentoring the business development team, setting performance targets, monitoring results, and providing management with business intelligence and performance reports. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic decision-making on market entry, client targeting, and resource allocation.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
At least seven years of experience in business development, project finance, or investment management, including at least three years in a supervisory and client-facing role.
Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, private sector organizations, and development partners.
Strong leadership, negotiation, networking, analytical, communication, and relationship-management skills. Relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
Duty Station: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Rwanda, with frequent local and regional travel.
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026.
How to Apply: Submit an updated CV to recruitment@eadb.org, using Principal Officer Business Development – [Country] as the email subject, and indicate your expected gross salary in the application. Applicants should follow the application guidelines provided on the EADB vacancies page: https://eadb.org/vacancies/.