Director - Trade, Investment & Programmes at a Reputable Chamber of Commerce - DCSL Corporate Services Limited

DCSL Corporate Services Limited - Our client, a reputable Chamber of Commerce, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director - Trade, Investment & Programmes

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Director Trade, Investment & Programmes will set up and manage activities of the International Trade & Investment Desk.
• He/she would Support clients and members through provision of practical and technical advice around international trade and high-level service delivery such as Trade Missions and consultancy.
• The Director Trade, Investment & Programmes will report directly to the Director General.

Job Description

• Develop commercial services focussing on increasing Chamber revenues
• Trade Service team delivery, including managing own and KPIs of Trade Service department Programme department and seasonal interns
• Ensure income generation through building and account management of key partners
• Work alongside the Head of Membership department to implement new tools to increase leads and revenue to Chamber service
• Project Management of special projects as per business requirements
• Ensure the implementation of programmes necessary to achieve the mission of the Chamber.
• Lead and manage Chamber programmes to achieve its mandated targets in accordance with the annual operational plans and targets and strategic objectives.
• Lead Chamber representation in key internal and external meetings and events related to international trade services & partnerships
• Deliver key events and training courses related to exports and international trade
• Ensure professional development activities are undertaken to keep up to date with international trade regulations and changes
• Implement programmes and policy issues geared towards day to day promotion of trade and investment activities between Nigeria and the UK.
• Primarily ensure the Inward and Outward Trade Missions and Investment and Promotion Exhibitions are successfully organized working with the respective Committees.
• Provide general and specific research information on trade and investments to members and foreign businesses who require same.
• Prepare and disseminate high-quality trade information through the periodic publication of a Trade & Investment bulletin.
• Design and update a Trade Impact Measurement Tool which will provide quantitative and qualitative measurements of the impact of our activities on trade and investments flow between Nigeria and the UK.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Management, Administration or a related field. MBA is an advantage
• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Investment, Research, Trade Finance and International Trade Proven Experience in managerial position.
• Thorough understanding of trade and investment environment.
• Strong Professional and Social Networks.
• Experience in coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and impact assessment of programmes and initiatives.
• Experience in raising and managing funding from diverse of sources.

Application Closing Date
3rd December, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates with requisite experience should send their Applications and CV / Resumes to: recruitment@dcsl.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.