Card Programs and Projects Manager

A new full time opportunity for a Card Programs and Projects Manager has been announced by Dahabshil Bank International in Hargeisa. This role falls within the Programme Affairs sector and requires candidates with 6 - 7 years of relevant experience. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Mar, 28. Job Advert Dahabshil Bank International (DBI) is an established bank operating under Sharia Principles and licensed by the Central Banks of Somaliland and Somalia. The bank’s primary markets are in Somaliland and Somalia, with its headquarters in Hargeisa, Somaliland. It combines world-class technology-driven products and services with the highest ethical standards of Sharia banking to offer cutting-edge financial and banking services to its diverse customers, ranging from the public sector, international organizations, corporations, and a growing MSME sector. To support its Card Strategy function, the bank is recruiting a Card Programs and Projects Manager, who will Lead end-to-end delivery of card projects, Develop project plans, milestones, risk registers, and status Reports. THE ROLE Card Programs and Projects Manager NO. OF POSITIONS 1 REPORTING TO Head of Business Cards Strategy DUTY STATION HQ Hargeisa GRADE LEVEL 4 Summary of the role The Card Programs and Projects Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering card-related projects across our debit, prepaid, and virtual card portfolios. The role ensures timely implementation of new card products, regulatory changes, technology upgrades, and process improvements while coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and card networks (Visa, UPI and MasterCard). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Head of Cards, the following will be the main responsibilities of the Card Programs and Projects Manager: • Lead end-to-end delivery of card projects • Develop project plans, milestones, risk registers, and status reports. • Coordinate implementations involving card schemes (Visa, Mastercard, etc.), processors, and third-party vendors. • Support rollout of new card features (contactless, tokenization, digital wallets, security enhancements). • Manage vendor performance, SLAs, and delivery commitments • Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and project upda === Skills & Qualifications === EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or a related field • PMP, Agile or Prince 2 Certification required • MBA an added advantage • 6–12 years of experience in card payments, banking, or fintech • Proven experience managing large-scale card implementation projects i.e Visa, UnionPay and MasterCard • Strong understanding of card payment ecosystems and card schemes. --- About Hargeisa --- Hargeisa is the capital and largest city of Somaliland, serving as the region's main economic and administrative hub. The city is home to a growing number of international organizations, NGOs, and private sector companies, making it a key employment center in the Horn of Africa. Professionals relocating to Hargeisa will find a dynamic and rapidly developing urban environment. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Hargeysa • Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Cusub

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or a related field • PMP, Agile or Prince 2 Certification required • MBA an added advantage • 6–12 years of experience in card payments, banking, or fintech • Proven experience managing large-scale card implementation projects i.e Visa, UnionPay and MasterCard • Strong understanding of card payment ecosystems and card schemes.

If you meet the requirements as stipulated above, please email your application letter accompanied with a detailed CV in PDF format to [email protected] on or before 28th March 2026 12:00 PM. Kindly write Application for Card Programs and Projects Manager- HO Hargeisa in the subject line. Apply on [email protected]