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Sustainable Investment & Trade Specialist/Director
The Bassiouni Group
Location: New York and Rwanda/East Africa
Last Date: June 6, 2010
THE BASSIOUNI GROUP / JOB POSTING:
SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT & TRADE SPECIALIST/DIRECTOR
The Bassiouni Group/TBG (http://bassiounigroup.com) is a New York and
Geneva-based firm specializing in sustainable trade, investment and development
in emerging/developing economies. We are committed to improving the quality of
life through the implementation of collaborative, sustainable development
solutions at the community level. Currently, we are focusing on investment
opportunities in Rwanda and are assembling our Rwanda Development Team. The
following consultancy position is available:
The Sustainable Investment & Trade Specialist/Director is responsible for
providing strategic guidance, policy analysis and program coordination within
the key areas of economic development – including investment, private sector
development and trade – in support of TBG’s organizational goals. He/she will be
primarily tasked with building TBG’s connections to the global investor
community, broadening the company’s investment portfolio and spearheading
specific investment projects in Rwanda and neighboring East-African countries.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of investment, private sector and trade policy issues,
specifically investment promotion and business development in Rwanda and East
Africa
Oversee specific investment programs at the local, regional and national
levels within Rwanda, including targeted investments in start-ups and SMEs
Develop/maintain strong relationships with local communities in advance of and
beyond investment activities
Research, identify and recruit investors from the Americas, Europe and Asia;
develop tailored investment packages for prospects
Research, identify and develop investment opportunities within Rwanda and
neighboring East African countries
Conduct fact-finding missions in Rwanda and lead investor delegations to
Rwanda and neighboring East African countries in support of our goals
Monitor trade and investment policy for development, particularly in Asia, the
EU, the Americas and the major emerging economies (e.g. G20)
Develop relationships with government, private sector organizations and NGOs
working on trade, investment and private sector development issues.
Represent the firm at investment-related meetings and conferences on specific
policy topics, as needed
Develop/maintain relationships with key contacts in African countries on
specific policy issues and experiences implementing key programs
Develop/maintain relationships with key contacts in the social enterprise
community
Follow news and related reports on trade and investment policy issues relevant
to the TBG’s mission
Draft research, policy analysis, preparing briefing papers, blog postings,
talking points and press releases
Knowledge, Skills & Experienced Required:
At least 10/15 years of practical experience in international trade &
investment, foreign direct investment, venture capital etc.
Previous work experience in Rwanda/East Africa/Africa
Exceptional contacts within the global investor community
Deep knowledge of sustainable investment practices in key sectors including
Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Real Estate and Technology
Masters degree, preferably in economics, development or international affairs
Substantial experience working on trade and/or investment in the public,
private, public/private and/or voluntary sectors
Experience working on issues of trade and investment, particularly in Africa;
basic understanding of the links between trade, advocacy, policy-making,
legislation, and implementation of programs.
Specific experience with at least one of the following substantive policy
issues – trade and investment policy for development, private sector
development, international financial institutions.
Ability to synthesize policy documents with any eye to key points and
relevance to the firm
Ability to work as part of a global team and direct the work of other team
members
Quick turnaround research skills-must have the ability to seek out key facts
and statistics that help explain complicated policy topics to broad audience
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with shifting priorities and
occasional heavy workloads
Generally very well-organized; proven ability to multi-task
Comprehension and/or fluency in French and Chinese (Mandarin) preferred
Compensation:
This is not a salaried position. It is a part-time, consultant position that
will be transition to a full-time permanent position. The successful candidate
will earn participatory compensation based on the value of the projects worked
on and the total responsibility for that project.
Please
contact David Bassiouni, Jr. via
info@bassiounigroup.com (Reference:
DevNetJobs.org)
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