Apply as Director, Investor Relations at the Kaduna State Investment Promotion Agency (KADIPA) Full Time

Job Title: Director, Investor Relations

Location: Kaduna

Job Descriptions

• Plans events and coordinates the conduct of investment promotion & facilitation activities;
• Coordinates and supervises the activities of the Department (One-Stop-Shop; Inter-Governmental relations and Investment Finance);
• Coordinates the preparation and dissemination of investment promotion literature of the Agency;
• Supports the capturing and documentation of relevant information regarding Investment Relations.
• Provides relevant information to the Manager Investor relations on activities regarding investment in the state.
• Identifies and engages both domestic and foreign investors based on the State’s potential as an investment destination;
• Supports 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
• Plans and organises 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
• Supports 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

Job Requirements

• 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 KADIPA’s mandate and general workings of
• IPA’s around the world.
• 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
30th December, 2020.