Senior Advisor to Head of Mission, Strategic Project Lead
Position:Senior Advisor to Head of Mission, Strategic Project Lead
Type of Employment: Full time
Location: Consulate General of Denmark in Lagos.
Deadline for application: 23 December 2024
Start of work: As soon as possible, subject to security clearance.
The Consulate General of Denmark in Lagos is looking for a Senior Advisor to the Head of Mission and Strategic Project Lead.
About us:
The Consulate General of Denmark in Lagos is committed to promoting sustainable development and fostering strong bilateral relations between Denmark and Nigeria. The Government of Denmark recently launched a new Africa Strategy and the interests and opportunities for new partnerships and collaborative models stand as strong as ever. To deliver on the expectations and the potential we are strengthening the Consulate General with a new Strategic Lead role who will at the same time assume a deputy role and commercial advisor on Digitalisation sector.
Scope of responsibilities
Senior Advisor with a specific focus on sparring and supporting the Head of Mission and to act as operational point of contact, when Head of Mission is out of office.
Strategic Commercial Project Lead with responsibility for strengthening Nigerian Danish partnerships and sustainable finance models.
• As our Strategic Project Lead identify, design and mature strategic project opportunities in line with the obvious ambitions and the readiness of the Nigerian market space
• Facilitate and contribute to close cooperation between the Consulate General and the Danish Embassy in Abuja to operationalise Nigeria as a regional hub in the implementation of the Danish Government’s Africa Strategy
• Identify and integrate where possible the link to relevant project finance models, DFI modalities and other enhancers of strategic finance models that can support the strategic partnership progress.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders at all levels.
• Draw on relevant areas of possible cooperation in close collaboration with our new Sustainable Supply Chain advisor
• Plan and execute company events and business delegations between Denmark and Nigeria in collaboration with colleagues.
Commercial Advisor in Tech and Digitalisation sector
• Provide Trade Council consultancy services to Danish companies, as our “boots on the ground” in one of the largest Tech Hub ecosystems on the Continent. This includes services like market research, stakeholder mappings and engagement, partner searches, marketing etc.
• Maintain and develop a strategic local network in the sector
• Proactively take charge of lead generation and outreach to Denmark- and Nigeria-based clients.
• Plan and execute company events and business delegations between Denmark and Nigeria.
• Promote local market opportunities towards the Danish companies (SoMe, webinars, etc).
• Contribute towards Danish Trade Council cooperation for Sub Saharan Africa and be a part of the Regional Digitalisation Team and relevant teams at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Denmark
• Work closely with colleagues at the Embassy of Denmark in Abuja on specific assignments.
Qualification requirements
• A relevant degree in Business Development, International Marketing, Economics, or similar
• At least +10 years of professional experience with progressing responsibility and commercial advisory
• Solid business experience, with international business background, and experience in engaging with stakeholders and decision-makers at the top levels of both the private and public sector
• Proven track record of project design, roll out and management leading to tangible results
• Natural networker with a strong local network within the field
• Self-driven, proactive and curious
Value proposition
• A dynamic and fast-paced workplace, with a team characterised by an informal tone and a “can do” attitude
• An international work-sphere with business travel to Denmark and the region
• Strong focus on work-life balance with a 37-hour work week, flex-time and 25 annual leave days
• Great opportunities for development - On-the-job training, e-courses and courses at the MFA of Denmark, Copenhagen
Employment conditions
• You will be offered full-time employment on a local contract
• The position will include regular regional and international travel and you will have annual targets and KPIs to meet
• Medical insurance coverage for you and your immediate dependants
• National pension scheme
• Competitive compensation
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their application, cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2 references to [email protected]. Please include "Senior Advisor to Head of Mission, Strategic Project Lead - LAGOS" in the subject line. NOT LATER THAN 23 DECEMBER 2024
The Consulate General of Denmark is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
The Consulate General of Denmark in Lagos will contact only short-listed applicants. The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to formal appointment. A contract is subject to prior security approval according to the Foreign Ministry procedures.