Posted on :
15 Jul, 2021
15 Jul, 2021
Political leaders in African countries are increasingly asking TBI to support them to attract transformational investment into their countries. While there are pools of capital that could potentially be invested in African economies, much of such investment remains underutilized. A major challenge is the lack of bankable projects emerging from African countries.
For a large number of bankable projects in transformational sectors to emerge, African Governments need to facilitate the emergence of these projects and increase their engagement with potential investors. This facilitation needs to extend from the pre-ideation state (i.e. sector development strategies) through to ideation, project preparation, investor sourcing and financing support. Followed by ongoing aftercare and feedback to inform the amendment of sector development strategies and the enabling environment.
TBI is supporting the Government of Ghana with its drive to attract investments into key sectors of the economy including agri-processing, value adding manufacturing, mining and processing of extractives and digitization.
We now seek to appoint a Senior Investment Advisor, Ghana to focus on facilitating large bespoke transformational investments of into these presidential priority areas.
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Investment Advisor
This is an initial fixed term role for two years.
Key Responsibilities
Person Specification
We are looking for an outstanding individual with a proven track record of delivery in the public or private sectors. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment where the importance of personal initiative coupled with teamwork is critical. Above all s/he will build effective relationships, win trust, and help shape and influence change in Government.
About The Institute
The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is a mission-driven not for profit organisation. We exist to equip political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive and prosperous societies. We work hard, every day, to make a difference. When governments work well they are able to create economic and social change in a way that promotes fairness, social justice and opportunity. We work relentlessly to support leader and governments with the challenges they face. Giving them practical solutions and actionable insights, that once implemented, can be transformative for their people
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