Senior Investment Manager at the Market Development in the Niger Delta (MADE-II)

Market Development in the Niger Delta (MADE-II) is a 2-year phase of an earlier 4.5-year programme that uses the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach to generate pro-poor and Inclusive economic growth in the non-oil sectors of the nine Niger Delta States. The programmes stated objective is to raise the incomes of at least 155,000 poor people, 50 per cent of whom will be women, by up to 15 percent.

MADE-II will also, identify and address livelihood and economic factors contributing to human trafficking, forced labour and modem-day slavery in the region, particularly In Edo State. MADE-II will pilot Interventions aimed at tackling the root causes of MOS, strengthen efforts to combat slavery and reduce vulnerability. MADE-II will focus on sectors such as ICT hospitality and the creative industries to support Investment and growth in sectors that are seen as ‘aspirational’ and attractive to potential victims of trafficking, and thus reduce drivers for emigration.

Market Development in the Niger Delta (MADE-II) in Nigeria is seeking a dynamic, dedicated and results-driven individuals to assume the role of:

Job Title: Senior Investment Manager

Location: Benin City, Edo

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• The Senior Investment Manager in the Benin City Edo State offices to oversee and coordinate the Implementation of project interventions.
• The Senior investment Manager Edo (SIM) position will be Integral to achieving MADE-II’s stated aims. Reporting to the Edo State investment Portfolio Manager (ESIM), She/he will provide technical leadership, guidance in managing multiple programme Interventions.
• In addition, the Ideal candidate should be an expertise in business and financial model development, business analysis and strategy development, Investment & business development and importantly project management experience.

Other Key Responsibilities include:

• Support ESIM to engage, collaborate, and coordinate with cross-cutting functions on intervention strategies and workplan;
• Supports ESIM to liaise with key programme stakeholders and participate In multi-stakeholder platforms on programme’s strategic approach, achievements, and lessons;
• The SIM will develop and maintain dose relationships with project partners (mostly businesses) while overseeing and coordinating the Implementation of project interventions:
• S/he will work in close collaboration with the ESIM to develop, realize, and communicate the programs strategic vision to internal and external stakeholders,
• Overseeing the investment officers In the project intervention design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of progress and outputs against the plan for their interventions;
• Support ESIM in collaboration with the Team Leader, to inform programme’s strategic vision and direction, identifying areas for new intervention, scale-up or scale- down

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should have a degree in Accountancy, Economics, Business Management, or any other related field.
• S/he should have a minimum of 7 years’ experience working on enterprise and agro-business development, designing and managing economic and incomes generating activities in developing countries, preferably in Africa.
• The Ideal candidate should demonstrate experience leading complex teams; strong business management and financial management skills, should also display excellent verbal and written skills.
• In addition, previous experience with DFID funded project is an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions of Employment
The role is based in Benin City, Edo State with frequent travels to other MADE-II Offices. The programme offers very competitive salary packages; however, local terms and conditions apply.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and candidates should submit a copy of their CV using the name of the position as subject of the email to: ng_recruitment@dai.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.