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The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) was established under Act 8 of 2002 with a vision to play a pivotal role in Namibia’s economic development and upliftment. DBN aims to be a leading financier of sustainable socio-economic transformation, contributing to national development policies and strategies. The Bank’s goal is to achieve significant development impact while ensuring its long-term sustainability.
Purpose of Role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is accountable to the Board and leads the strategic direction and execution of the Development Bank of Namibia’s mandate. As the principal driver of institutional performance, the CEO shapes a mandate focused culture, advances sustainable growth, and forges strategic partnerships to drive impactful development outcomes.
The CEO ensures operational excellence, financial sustainability, and effective risk management while positioning the Bank as a trusted development partner. In collaboration with government, funders, and stakeholders, the CEO plays a national leadership role in mobilising resources, strengthening capability, and aligning the Bank’s efforts with Namibia’s socio-economic priorities.
Key Performance Areas
Strategic Leadership and Organisational Culture
The CEO leads with visionary, mandate-focused leadership, fostering a values-driven, high-performance culture that promotes accountability, collaboration, and outcomes-based leadership, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s development mandate and continuous readiness for change.
Strategy Implementation and Performance Management
At the helm of execution, the CEO ensures that the Bank’s long-term strategy and annual business plans are fully aligned with national development priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships
The CEO leads the cultivation of strategic partnerships and high-level engagements with government, regulators, financiers, and development partners.
Financial Sustainability and Developmental Performance
Entrusted with balancing financial soundness and developmental returns, the CEO steers the Bank toward long-term sustainability.
Governance, Policy Oversight, and Compliance
The CEO upholds institutional credibility through robust governance, ensuring that policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices are fully embedded within the Bank’s operations.
Business Systems and Operational Integration
To support operational excellence, the CEO champions the integration of enterprise systems and digital solutions that drive financial efficiency, real-time data insights, and internal cohesion.
Institutional Capacity and Resource Alignment
The CEO ensures that the Bank’s structures, skills, and resources are optimally aligned to support its strategic direction.
Corporate Projects and Innovation Delivery
As the principal sponsor of strategic initiatives, the CEO provides executive oversight of cross-functional projects that drive innovation and national impact.
Brand and Reputation Management
The CEO is ultimately accountable for the brand position and credibility of the Bank.
2.Minimum Qualifications & Experience Requirements
•A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Business Management/Strategic Management/Finance/Leadership at NQF 9 level.
•A minimum of 10 years’ related experience in the financial services/industry sector at Strategic Leadership and Executive Management level in an organization of similar size and complexity.
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APPLICATION DETAILS
Closing Date: Friday, 16 May 2025 No late applications will be accepted. To apply, please visit https://eliteemployment.com.na and upload your CV for consideration. Antoinette Druker [email protected] +264 83 723 4162 Kindly take note: Any applications sent to DBN directly, will NOT be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note: DBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from designated groups. This recruitment is managed by Elite Employment Consultancy. www.dbn.com.na
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