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Principal Officer Business Development at East African Development Bank (EADB)

East African Development Bank (EADB) · Nairobi

East African Development Bank (EADB)NairobiPosted 16 October 2026Apply by 26 October 2026

Job Purpose:

To lead the business development function by driving growth strategies, identifying new market opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and managing client relationships to expand the organization’s footprint and revenue base.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

Client Acquisition and Relationship Management

Partnerships and Alliances

Team Leadership and Capacity Building

Reporting and Performance Monitoring

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Relevant certification is an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required

At least 7 years of experience in business development, project finance, or investment management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory and client-facing role.

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.

Proven experience in working with government agencies, private sector players, and development partners in the country.

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