Ogun State Government (OGUNINVEST) Recruitment 2020

Job Title: Director Investment Development and Management

Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Report: Director General OgunInvest

Job Objectives

• Reporting to the Director General of OgunInvest, Director Investment Development and Management will be responsible for managing the process of proactively promoting State Investment opportunities and attracting enquiries from private sector investors to the state.
• The role will also entail converting enquiries to operational investments that create jobs and supply chain opportunities.

Function Objectives and Principal Tasks

• Participate in the development of the OGUNINVEST annual strategic plan relating to sector-focused investment promotion.
• Adopt an innovative client-centred approach and exploit networks and partnerships to maximize the flow of DDI and FDI into Ogun State.
• Improve awareness of investment opportunities in the State among selected targeted investors.
• Sector and Investment Deal Book Development
• Secure investors for specific opportunities in selected, prioritised sectors
• Delivery of investor targeting and outreach services
• Maintain an effective Investor / Customer Relationship Management and management reporting process.
• Provide Aftercare services to investors.
• Effective management of the Agency Investor enquiry process
• Prepare monthly management reports
• Identify, analyse, promote and negotiate opportunities for investors to enter into partnerships with the state to enhance the State’s physical infrastructure and business environment.
• Develop programs of reform together with state and federal MDA’s that remove priority constraints to private sector investment in State

Key Qualifications / Competencies

• First Degree from a reputable institution with Post Graduate Qualification in a Business related field – Finance, Economics or Business related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience of which at least 5 years should have been at senior management level
• Experience of private sector B2B sales and Business Development in an international or multinational context
• Experience of Sector and Investment Deal Book Development
• Excellent knowledge of Foreign and Domestic Direct Investment drivers
• Proven record of successful implementation of partnerships, key account management, cost-effective business processes, developing and maintaining customer relationships
• Experience of strategy development, researching and identification of industry sectors / businesses opportunities and delivering on targets
• Experience of conducting primary and secondary research and familiar with data sources.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Proactive with an excellent work ethic
• Dynamism, energy and positive disposition enough to motivate others
• Good understanding of opportunities and constraints at State and National levels
• Strong personal networks amongst public and private sector bodies at state and federal levels.
• Well-developed networks within key stakeholder groups locally and international
• High level of determination, persistence, tenacity, self-control and ability to work under pressure
• Strong IT Skills and Knowledge

Application Closing Date
23rd December, 2020.

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Job Title: Director, Strategy and Advocacy

Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Report: Director General – OgunInvest

Objectives

• Reporting to the Director-General of OgunInvest, the Strategy and Advocacy Director will be responsible for development and delivery of OgunInvest Business strategy and action plans, undertaking risk analysis and ensuring delivery and monitoring of performance against Agency targets. The role will also oversee the delivery of advocacy functions that support private sector investment.

Function Objectives and Principal Tasks

• Coordinate the development of OgunInvest Strategy and Action Plan and monitor performance against targets
• Prepare monthly progress reports for DG and Board specifying activities undertaken by the Agency, quantify deliverables such as inquiries generated
• Calibrate the quality of projects in the pipeline- provide project parameters along with prospects of investing.
• Prepare analytical reports on ‘project conversion’ giving an accurate reason why projects were lost and elaborating on successes.
• Prepare and implement an annual operating plan aimed at focusing the Agency’s resources on activities most likely to yield results
• Monitor SLA and the quality of services provided to clients to ensure the highest level of customer care.
• Evaluation and Risk analysis of investment proposals
• Lead on research activity to identify new investment opportunities and investor expansion potential
• Conduct competitive analysis and research to develop projects to promote Ogun States competitive advantages
• Carry out business and pipeline analysis and report results for strategic planning and decision making
• Support the Business Environment Council by active participation as a council member and prepare as required position papers on specific regulatory or business environment issues that are impediments to investor clients project facilitation
• Investment Performance Monitoring and Evaluation

Key Qualifications / Competencies

• First Degree from a reputable institution with Post Graduate Qualification in a Business related field in Finance, Economics or Business related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience of which at least 5 years should have been at senior management level
• Experience of strategy and policy development gained in a corporate sector organization
• Experience in researching and identification of industry sectors/businesses targets
• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders to deliver solutions in a complex working environment
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with statistical analysis tools
• Strong IT skills (MS Office, SPSS and similar)
• Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and capably handle/juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Well-developed business networks locally and international
• Excellent interpersonal skills, positive leadership and ability to persuade
• Dynamism, energy and positive disposition enough to motivate others
• Proactive with an excellent work ethic
• Excellent oral and written communications skills

Language Requirements:

• Fluent written and spoken English, proficiency in other local and international languages would be an advantage

Application Closing Date
28th December, 2020.

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How to Apply for OGUNINVEST Recruitment 2020

Interested and qualified candidates submit their Applications to: oguninvest@ogunstate.gov.ng with “Director Strategy and Advocacy – OgunInvest” as subject of the email.

Applications should include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Profile of previous work done relating to Investment promotion, attraction and development
• Contact details (Address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) to include State of Origin and Date of birth