Head of Investment and Trade Promotion at an Investment and Trade Facilitation Company - Duob Recruitment

Duob Recruitment - Our client is a leading investment and trade facilitation company dedicated to driving Africa’s economic transformation. We mobilize capital, trade, and partnerships across agriculture, energy, maritime, and solid minerals, creating impact through investment facilitation, trade promotion, research, and exports.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Investment and Trade Promotion

Location: Abuja, Nigeria (with frequent international travel)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Supervises: Investment & Trade Promotion Team (Event Managers, Business Development Officers, Associates, Interns)
Future Reporting Line: Director of W2A Connect, reporting to the CEO as part of the W2A Group Executive Team (once W2A Connect is fully operational)

Role Overview

• The Head of Investment and Trade Promotion (W2A Connect Lead) will play a pivotal role in positioning W2A as Africa’s foremost convenor of investment and trade stakeholders across key sectors.
• Beyond fostering dialogue, the role is focused on delivering tangible outcomes— facilitating investments and trade deals that drive Africa’s growth.
• The Head of Investment and Trade Promotion (W2A Connect Lead) will be responsible for positioning the organizationas Africa’s leading platform for convening trade and investment stakeholders across key sectors.
• This role involves designing and executing high level international events and trade missions, securing sponsorships and strategic partnerships, and driving revenue generation, while ensuring that each convening translates into tangible investment and trade outcomes.
• The successful candidate will lead the rollout of W2A Connect, build and manage a high performing team, and strengthen W2A’s global brand visibility, working closely with investors, corporates, DFIs, governments, and development partners to drive Africa’s economic growth.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Convenings & Events:

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute W2A’s signature events with a strong focus on facilitating trade and investment.
• Ensure events are research-backed, addressing real sector-specific gaps and opportunities.
• Develop annual event calendars, sponsorship strategies, and revenue projections.
• Lead international trade and investment missions (both inward and outward).

Sales & Revenue Generation:

• Design and implement sales strategies for sponsorships, exhibitor packages, delegate tickets, and partnerships.
• Secure sponsorships and partnerships from corporates, DFIs, banks, and government agencies.
• Consistently meet and exceed revenue targets tied to events and W2A Connect.

Team Building & Leadership:

• Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing team of event and business development professionals.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight to ensure delivery excellence.
• Establish systems for event management, client relationship tracking, and deal closure.

Cross-Departmental & Subsidiary Collaboration:

• Collaborate with W2A Research and Strategy Department to identify impactful themes and provide evidence-driven convenings.
• Work with W2A Capital, W2A Trade, and the Investment & Trade Facilitation team to translate convenings into tangible deals.
• Partner with Growth and Communications to enhance visibility and secure sponsorships.

Global Brand Positioning & W2A Co:

• Lead the launch and growth of W2A Connect as a stand-alone convening subsidiary.
• Position W2A’s convenings globally as entry points for investment and trade in Africa.
• Strengthen W2A’s global visibility through strategic partnerships, media, and thought leadership engagements.

Other duties:

• Lead the design, management, and execution of flagship events, convenings, and international trade missions.
• Drive sponsorships, partnerships, and revenue generation.
• Build and manage a high-performing team.
• Spearhead the rollout of W2A Connect, W2A’s convening and networking subsidiary.
• Strengthen W2A’s brand positioning globally (Europe, U.S., Asia).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
• 5 – 10 years of experience in investment promotion, trade facilitation, event management, or business development, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale international convenings and trade missions.
• Strong network across investors, corporates, DFIs, governments, and trade institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales, sponsorships, and revenue generation.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently within and outside Africa.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Strong business development and negotiation skills.
• Project and event management expertise.
• Team leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• High-level networking and stakeholder management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Global mindset with strong cultural adaptability.

Compensation & Benefits

• A competitive and commensurate remuneration package based on experience and performance.
• Performance-based incentives tied to revenue generation and investment/trade outcomes.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the W2A Group.
• Exposure to high-level international stakeholders and participation in global trade and investment missions.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@duobrecruitment.com using “Head of Investment and Trade Promotion” as the subject of the email.