Job description
Define and execute the Deal Acceleration plan for assigned priority sector through investment opportunity mapping, identification of business opportunities in sector and development of sector/sub-sector pitch documents;
Develop and monitor progression of the deal pipeline in the assigned sector;
Profile and target potential investors, hold initial discussions and maintain close investor follow up;
Ensure rapid response to investor follow up questions, prepare tailored pitch documents for investors and drives advanced deal discussions;
Lead advanced discussions with investors – undertake assessment/quality check of investor proposals and coordinate response to proposal within GoR;
Direct research and translate to tangible implications;
Ensure close coordination with the other departments in the CIO office – share sector specific information with the marketing team; ensure smooth handover to transaction support team; monitor follow up of previous investors by Reinvestment/Export Growth and escalate business climate concerns/issues raised;
Direct and manage research towards tangible outcomes – define sector specialist’s weekly work plan and manage the specialist’s performance;
Any other duties as required by the hierarchical supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy
Experience: 5
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Master’s Degree in Public Policy
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 5
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Master’s Degree in Economics
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Management
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Experience: 5
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Master’s Degree in Finance
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Experience: 5
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Capabilities in report writing and presentation skills
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Advanced knowledge of sector;
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Ability to develop comprehensive business plans & assess investment risks and merits;
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Deep understanding of industry trends and translation to business opportunities;
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Strong knowledge of priority sector with demonstrated experience in at least one of priority focus areas;
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Extensive experience in directing research and analysis;
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Strong ability to develop investor relationships, drive investor deal discussions and manage large investor pipeline;
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Strong networking skills with ability to form relationships quickly and maintain extensive investor networks;
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Demonstrated leadership skill with ability to lead teams & directing analysis/output;
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• Pragmatic flexibility with ability to respond quickly to changing environment and find realistic solutions to complex problem
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Highly organized with ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment;
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Strong command of written and spoken English;
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Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
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Required relevant experience
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Highly analytical with excellent public relations and interpersonal skills, detail orientated, proper communication and presentation skills;
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Pragmatic flexibility with ability to respond quickly to changing environment and find realistic solutions to complex proble
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– Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts, gathering and packaging of information for effective delivery to audiences
