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Job Description

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chairman, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, arranging travel, and handling correspondence.
• Conduct research on various real estate projects, market trends, competitors, and industry developments. Analyze data and prepare reports to assist the Chairman in making informed decisions.
• Assist in coordinating real estate development projects from inception to completion. This may involve liaising with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely progress and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain organized records and documentation related to real estate transactions, contracts, permits, and regulatory compliance. Ensure that all documents are accurately filed and readily accessible as needed.
• Act as a liaison between the Chairman and internal departments, external partners, clients, and investors. Facilitate clear and effective communication to ensure alignment and timely execution of projects and initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring project budgets, expenses, and financial performance. Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and analyses to support decision-making and strategic planning processes.
• Stay abreast of advancements in real estate technology and software tools. Help integrate new technologies into the company’s operations to improve efficiency, productivity, and decision-making processes.
• Ensure that key decisions and tasks are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in monitoring regulatory changes, market fluctuations, and other factors that may impact the company’s operations.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Chairman, which may involve conducting feasibility studies, exploring new business opportunities, or implementing process improvements.
• Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion. Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity in all interactions and communications.
• Handle any other tasks assigned by the Chairman to ensure the smooth operation of daily activities.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess B.Sc Degrees with 1 – 4 years relevant work experience.

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Project Overview

• International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) in Africa focuses on a range of sectors including agribusiness; climate change, renewable energy, and environment; health and human services; youth and entrepreneurship; trade and investment; social development and inclusion; and inclusive and innovative finance.

Purpose of the Position

• We are currently looking for an Associate Director to support us in business development and delivery for the World Bank account (the Group), cutting across different sectors in Africa. Based in Abuja, Nigeria, the successful candidate will lead our World Bank key account across West Africa.
• He/she will combine business development with delivery and management of engagements.
• This role will involve coordination and oversight of our activities targeting the World Bank key sectors or strategic priorities in West Africa.
• The role will require travel across West Africa and occasionally to the USA.

Responsibilities

• Business development – A lead role in business development strategy design and implementation. Generating new business, building and cultivating strong business relationships, and exhibiting technical and operational leadership to deliver quality, client- centric solutions that target the direct World Bank opportunities or the borrower led opportunities.
• Client/project management – Lead/manage multiple projects or programs through the direction of a team of professionals and with the contribution of cross- divisional specialists. This includes support on negotiations, contractual arrangements and delivery of engagements. Develop a portfolio of projects by building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior stakeholders of the Bank or target Governments. Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor activity and products/services.
• Risk management – Ensure full compliance with the organization’s quality, risk and management requirements.
• Any other tasks that will be assigned to you

Requirements

• A relevant academic qualification: a Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Economics, Finance, Engineering, etc. with a minimum of Second Class Upper. A Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field would be essential.
• At least 15 years working experience in the international development sector or working with development finance institutions, preferably in Africa.
• Proven experience of managing projects and teams in a development or professional services firm;
• At least 10 years of experience/knowledge working with the World Bank or the Group as a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to generate business and deliver work in strategic sectors funded by the World Bank.
• Track record of success in writing proposalsand winning engagements.
• Established relationships and networks with World Bank and other players in the World Bank strategic sectors.
• Well-developed presentation, proposal and report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills.
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office.
• An eye for detail.
• Team player with leadership capability.
• Excellent coordination and planning skills