Welcome2Africa International (W2A) was founded on the vision to redefine the image of Africa. As such, we look to facilitate investments and trade whilst also bridge the information gap with respect to the various opportunities that exist in Africa. We are currently focused on Nigeria's Agricultural sector.
Over the last 5 years we have hosted a number of Agricultural Investment Conferences in strategic cities around the world including; Luxembourg , Accra, Lagos, Abuja, Frankfurt, Belgium, The Netherlands , and London. These opportunities have provided us with brand recognition, a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with investing in Africa's Agricultural sector, as well as a rich network inclusive of Africa's Agribusiness stakeholders, investment and finance executives, leading fund managers, private equity firms, family offices, institutional investors donors as well as large agribusiness related firms from around the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Investment and Trade Facilitation Lead
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
Welcome2Africa International is seeking a dynamic and experienced Investment and Trade Lead to oversee and manage our investment, trade, and program initiatives.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will play a crucial role in facilitating investments and trade across our sector focus areas, including Agriculture, Maritime, Solid Mineral, and Energy.
Responsibilities
Investments and Trade:
Coordinate and oversee Investment and Trade analysts to achieve W2A’s investment and trade objectives.
Organize and develop investment facilitation activities aimed at promoting investments and trade.
Develop and engage an investor network/club.
Develop viable portfolios in Agribusiness, Maritime, Solid Mineral, and Energy sectors.
Establish an off-taker network across key commodities.
Facilitate investments and trade by managing all aspects of the deal process, including due diligence, advisor management, site visits, expert interviews, market opportunity assessment, financial forecasting, and portfolio diversification.
Partner with government agencies, donor organizations, private firms, international organizations, and other stakeholders interested in trade and investment in Africa.
Serve as the key point of contact for the investment community, managing investor relations, developing a robust investor relations strategy, and enhancing investor confidence in the company’s vision.
Identify potential investment projects and match them with investors to facilitate partnerships aligned with the organization's goals.
Assess the feasibility and viability of investment opportunities through detailed financial analysis and risk evaluation.
Programs:
Oversee the development of programs to ensure that investment and trade facilitation objectives are achieved.
Growth and General:
Collaborate with the research department to conduct thorough research on international markets, identifying potential investment and trade opportunities.
Work with the business development and communications departments to ensure that W2A’s communication materials support our investment and trade endeavors.
Collaborate with the business development department on consultancy initiatives.
Support the overall development of W2A.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the CEO.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in investment and trade facilitation.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends.
Familiarity with investment principles, market analysis, and sector-specific regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and financial software.
Experience in event promotion and management.
Strong decision-making abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams.
Application Closing Date
17th June, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter addressing the qualifications and responsibilities outlined above to: [email protected]using the job title as the subject of the mail.