Director, Investor Relations at a Reputable Investment Promotion Institution

A reputable Investment Promotion institution with Governmental affiliation in Kano is seeking a skilled and professional individual to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Investor Relations

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full Time

Role and Responsibilities

• Planning events and coordinating the conduct of investment promotion & facilitation activities;
• Coordinating and supervising the activities of the Department (One-Stop-Shop; Inter-Governmental relations and Investment Finance);
• Coordinating the preparation and dissemination of investment promotion literature of the Agency;
  • Support the capture and documentation of relevant information regarding Investment Relations
  • Provide relevant information to the Manager Investor relations on activities regarding investment in the state
  • Identify and engage both domestic and foreign investors based on the State's potential as an investment destination;
  • Support the development of a database of reputable prospective and potential investors both in Nigeria and abroad with a view to reaching out to them when opportunities arise
  • Plan and organise targeted and well-researched investment promotion activities including tours and road shows aimed at promoting specific investment projects areas when the State has demonstrable comparative and competitive advantages
  • Support the identification and documentation of available land for agricultural, housing, mining, industrial and other uses so that it can be speedily made available to qualified investors in a manner that protects the rights of all stakeholders (land owners, occupiers, communities) and provides opportunities for optimal land use for investment and job creation
• Lead on resource and coordination for all investment related activities

Qualifications and Experience

• First Degree in Business Administration / Economics / Marketing / Social Sciences or Humanities.
• Postgraduate qualification, such as MBA with specialisation in Marketing or Finance or professional qualification in Marketing.
• Twelve (12) years of experience in investment promotion, banking, marketing or related fields.

Required Competencies:

• Solid experience and demonstrated knowledge of Kano State
• Reliability, resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Effective analytical, research and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and make judgments and decisions with minimal supervision.
• Fluency and strong communication skills in English, including ability to draft, proofread and edit correspondence.
• Technology and systems knowledge - Exhibits excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and proficiency of technology or/and systems relevant to functional area. Ability to coach less experienced staff on relevant technology and systems.
• Institutional policies, processes, and procedures - Demonstrates relevant functional knowledge and understanding of institutional priorities, policies, operational and administrative procedures, and people. Ability to practically apply and guide others in policy application.
• Lead and innovate - Suggests improvements to solve problems.

Application Closing Date
23rd May, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.