Digital Payments Specialist

About this role

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a Digital Payments Specialist for its country office in Tanzania. This position is based in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, and forms part of UNDP's broader country programme aimed at advancing sustainable development goals in the region. The Digital Payments Specialist will play a key role in strengthening financial infrastructure and digital payment systems that support development initiatives across Tanzania. Core responsibilities include designing, implementing, and managing digital payment solutions aligned with UNDP operational standards and national development priorities.

The specialist will provide technical guidance on emerging payment technologies, analyze existing financial systems, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility. Close collaboration with government counterparts, implementing partners, and financial institutions will be essential to ensure digital payment frameworks effectively support programme delivery and expand beneficiary access to financial services. Candidates must possess relevant academic qualifications in fields such as finance, information technology, business administration, or a related discipline, combined with professional experience in digital payments, financial technology, or payment systems management. Prior exposure to international development contexts or United Nations agencies is considered advantageous.

The position is classified at the IPSA-10 level, reflecting a fixed-term contractual arrangement within the UNDP human resources framework. UNDP maintains a significant operational presence throughout Tanzania, with programming focused on poverty reduction, governance strengthening, climate resilience, and economic empowerment. Digital payment solutions represent a critical component of modern development programming, facilitating efficient delivery of social assistance, programme disbursements, and financial inclusion efforts. Applications must be submitted through the UNDP online recruitment portal by the specified closing date of August 6, 2026.

Open to all qualified applicants regardless of nationality.