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FSDT Seeks Strategic Advisor for Digital Financial Services and Infrastructure in Tanzania

The Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT) is looking for a Strategic Advisor to support the design and implementation of digital financial services and sector infrastructure initiatives in Tanzania. The consultant will provide technical expertise on DFS innovations, alternative credit scoring, and shared financial systems, with a focus on financial inclusion for women and youth. The engagement runs from July 2025 to June 2027. Proposals must be submitted by 14 August 2025.
July 31, 2025
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FSDT STRATEGIC ADVISOR DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

The Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT) is inviting proposals from qualified Tanzanian firms or individuals to provide strategic advisory services in Digital Financial Services (DFS) and Financial Sector Infrastructure from July 2025 to June 2027.

The selected advisor will support FSDT’s DFS and Infrastructure Development team and provide market intelligence to the Senior Management Team.

The scope of work includes providing technical support on interventions such as the Industry/Gendered Alternative Credit Scorecard, implementation of a Shared Microfinance Core Banking System, and input into FSDT’s digital finance strategies.

The advisor will also contribute to FSDT knowledge content and identify strategic alliances and stakeholders to support inclusive financial services development.

Proposals must meet several mandatory criteria, including Tanzanian nationality, at least 16 years of experience in financial inclusion with strategic DFS engagement, implementation of management information systems, and prior collaboration with key sector stakeholders such as the Ministry of Finance, Bank of Tanzania, CMSA, and TIRA.

Applicants must also submit full KYC documentation, a technical proposal not exceeding three pages, and a financial proposal in TZS.

The deadline for proposal submission is 14 August 2025 at 17:00 EAT.
Proposals and related queries should be sent by email to: procurement@fsdt.or.tz.

For more information, contact:
Procurement Manager
Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT)
2nd Floor, De Ocean Plaza, Plot 400, Toure Drive
P.O. Box 1559, Oyster Bay, Dar es Salaam
Tel: +255 222 602 873/5/6
Email: procurement@fsdt.or.tz

Link to Full Terms of Reference:
https://www.fsdt.or.tz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Terms-of-Reference-Strategic-Advisor-Digital-Financial-Services-and-Financial-Sector-Infrastructure-Consultancy.pdf

About FSDT
FSDT is a donor‑funded financial sector facilitator in Tanzania, targeting underserved segments such as women, youth, MSMEs, and smallholder farmers. Its 2022–2026 strategy emphasises strengthening organizational learning and leveraging Microsoft 365 to improve knowledge capture and retrieval.

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