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.