Associate Director, Trade & Economic Development at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Director, Trade & Economic Development

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Details

• KPMG’s International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) Africa is a business unit within KPMG. IDAS helps address challenges faced by the global development community, by working with public sector entities, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, NGOs, philanthropic foundations, and the private sector on a variety of programmes.
• IDAS in Africa is currently looking for experienced and motivated individuals to support its business development and project delivery efforts across West Africa.

Job Description

• The successful candidate will lead our trade and economic development pillar, covering trade, the digital economy, SME strengthening, and youth entrepreneurship solutions across West Africa.
• The individual will be responsible to develop and deliver a portfolio of projects working with major institutional donors focused on resolving trade, economic development, and youth unemployment in the region. The role will require travel across West Africa.

Qualifications and Experience

• First Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, ICT, or related field. A post graduate qualification in a relevant field would be essential.
• At least 15 years’ experience with major international donor institutions working on trade and economic development issues, as well as the digital economy, youth empowerment and MSME development programs, preferably in Africa.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting the development of the digital economy in a number of African countries.
• Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements.
• Established relationships and networks with institutional donors with a thematic focus on areas such as trade, economic development, the digital economy, youth and entrepreneurship.

Skills and Competences

• Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
• Team player with leadership capability
• Excellent coordination and planning skills

Benefits

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge development programs across Africa
• Continuous learning and development 
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams 
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative 
• Competitive remuneration package

Application Closing Date
24th March, 2025.