Board of Director Positions at Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE)

The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC (DSE) is looking for individuals with competence, knowledge, and experience in financial markets, corporate governance practices, and advocacy for policy development to serve on its Board of Directors as representatives of minority shareholders.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Board members include:

(i) To determine and maintain DSE’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
(ii) To develop, promote, and monitor the implementation of DSE’s strategic objectives and plans.
(iii) To ensure compliance with good corporate governance practices and corporate codes of conduct and ethics.
(iv) To ensure accountability and compliance with laws by the DSE.
(v) To ensure that a comprehensive system of policies and procedures is in place and that appropriate governance structures exist to ensure the smooth, efficient, and prudent stewardship of the Exchange.
(vi) To maintain proper strategic oversight for DSE operations.
(vii) To select, support, and regularly review the performance of the Chief Executive and senior management of the Exchange.
(viii) To maintain effective Board performance.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

(i) Be a holder of a degree in Business Administration, Law, ICT, Economics, Commerce, or equivalent qualifications, coupled with business acumen.
(ii) Have at least 10 years of experience in financial markets.
(iii) Have a proven track record in advocacy for policy development.
(iv) Have high moral and ethical character.
(v) Have relevant experience in good corporate governance practices.
(vi) Not have any criminal record or history of bankruptcy.

Mode of Application

Interested candidates are required to submit the following:

(i) An application letter detailing one’s suitability for the position.
(ii) A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
(iii) Certified copies of relevant certificates.
(iv) Two recent passport-sized photographs.
(v) Certified copies of the last two pages of a passport or a copy of a NIDA ID.

Applications should be sent to the following address by 9th April 2025 at 2:00 p.m.:

Secretary to the DSE Board of Directors
P.O. Box 70081
1st Floor, Exchange Tower,
NHC Morocco Square,
Plot 1-3/44, Mwai Kibaki/Ursino Street,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: info@dse.co.tz

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.