Job Purpose:
The purpose of the Investment Attraction Division is to generate Potential Investment Leads that can be fed into the Potential Investment Pipeline, based on the NIPDB Investment Targeted Attraction Strategy, by directly approaching identified Targets and by coordinating local and international Investment Attraction Activities.
Role and Responsibilities:
Execution of the Targeted Attraction Strategy through Targeted Approach and Targeted Hosting: The Senior Consultant: Investment Attraction should, within Namibia and from time to time within other geographic areas, as directed:
Approach and develop a professional relationship with directed Targeted Potential Investors and Stakeholders.
Supply these Targeted Potential Investors with information about Namibia and about specific opportunities and propositions in their areas of interest.
Understand the needs of these Targeted Potential Investors and identify potential constraints to investment (which should be communicated to relevant colleagues in Windhoek).
Maintain contact with these Targeted Potential Investors.
Generate Interest in investing in Namibia, and
Attempt to Attract Investment from these Targeted Potential Investors into Namibia, resulting in Investment Leads that are fed into the Potential Investment Pipeline (and which are thereafter managed by the Investment Facilitation Office)
Support Investment & Export Promotion Attaches with information required by investors from their regions
Coordinate monthly sectoral investment promotion events to generate leads
Support relevant colleagues with the organisation and/or attendance of targeted events.
Development of Marketing and Information Materials: The Senior Consultant: Investment Attraction should:
In collaboration with the Strategy & Branding Department, plan and develop investment-related information leaflets, sectoral profiles, investor data sheets, investment catalogues, slide packs, briefings and other content or designs.
Coordinate colleagues from across the Department to facilitate the writing and development of the marketing and information items listed above.
Proofread, adjust, write, re-write, commission or reposition content from within the Department or wider NIPDB or from external parties to the NIPDB and make these suitable for use as outlined herein.
Digital Library Administration: The Senior Consultant: Investment Attraction should, as directed:
Ensure that up to date promotional materials are always available,
Coordinate with relevant colleagues to obtain content for this material,
Collect, write and edit content for this material,
Coordinate with the Strategy & Branding Department to edit, design and publish this material, and
Ensure that this material is available on the NIPDB website, to all NIPDB staff and to other colleagues within government and the private sector that engage in investment promotion activities.
Qualification and Experience Requirements
An appropriate Honours degree in Business Management, Commerce, Economics, International Relations or a related field.
A Master’s degree in any of these fields will be a distinct advantage.
Strong knowledge and understanding of key business fundamentals.
Strong knowledge and understanding of key national and economic development fundamentals.
Strong understanding of international markets, relations, and diplomacy.
Proven understanding of the Namibia business ecosystem.
Proven ability to meet with and understand client needs, as well as to coordinate with colleagues to ensure those needs are met (experience in customer service, private banking, commercial development, investment promotion, international development or another such relevant role will be advantageous).
A minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant fields.
Preferred Skills:
Ability to broadly assess and understand the business of any investor or project owner
Ability to see how any business can fit into the Namibia ecosystem
Ability to promote and sell an opportunity to a potential investor
Innovative problem solving skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Tact and Diplomacy
Strong project management and time management skills, including managing multiple concurrent tasks and complex assignments
Ethical conduct and high integrity
A good understanding of data privacy and confidentiality standards
Superior ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and investors
More Information
- Job Application Details HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates are requested to visit our website @ www.nipdb.com for the job requirements and guidelines on how to apply. Closing Date: 02 December 2022 at 16h00
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