Posted on :
9 May, 2019
9 May, 2019
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Job Description
Job Title: Investment Lead – Ghana Jobs & Economic Transformation
Project Overview and Role
Palladium is seeking an Investment Lead for an exciting upcoming DFID funded programme in Ghana. The programme is DFID Ghana’s flagship investment-led job creation programme that will help Ghana transition away from aid dependence in line with the GoG “Ghana beyond Aid” strategy. It seeks to leverage increased investments into the manufacturing and industrial sectors, and introduce new technology and management capabilities, increasing the capabilities of the workforce generating formal employment and economic diversification. This will be done through 4 components: 1) industrial policy development; 2) investment promotion and facilitation for investors in four or five target sectors (as defined under the GoG Ten-Point Plan); 3) increasing engagement of domestic firms in sectors attracting investment; and 4) addressing enabling environment gaps around investments.
The Investment Lead will be heading up the investment promotion and facilitation component of the JET programme. The Investment Lead will be responsible for leading the team working on transactions and investments across Ghana, including leading on management of the CRM/tracking system, the Payment by Results calculations for the volumes and value of transactions.
Location: Ghana
Responsibilities
Among other activities, the Investment Lead will:
Requirements
Requirements
Preferred experience: