Associate Director, Trade & Economic Development at KPMG
Job Summary
KPMG is a leading provider of professional services, which include Advisory, Tax, and Audit. KPMG’s International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) Africa is a business unit within KPMG. IDAS helps address challenges faced by the global development community by working with public sector entities, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, NGOs, philanthropic foundations, and the private sector on a variety of programmes.
IDAS in Africa is currently looking for experienced and motivated individuals to support its business development and project delivery efforts across West Africa.
Job Details
The successful candidate will lead our trade and economic development pillar, covering trade, the digital economy, SME strengthening, and youth entrepreneurship solutions across West Africa. The individual will be responsible for developing and delivering a portfolio of projects working with major institutional donors focused on resolving trade, economic development, and youth unemployment in the region.
The role will require travel across West Africa.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- First degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, ICT, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is essential.
- At least 15 years of experience with major international donor institutions working on trade and economic development issues, as well as the digital economy, youth empowerment, and MSME development programs, preferably in Africa.
- At least 5 years of experience supporting the development of the digital economy in multiple African countries.
- Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements.
- Established relationships and networks with institutional donors with a thematic focus on areas such as trade, economic development, the digital economy, youth, and entrepreneurship.
Skills and Competences
- Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation, and analytical skills.
- IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Office.
- Team player with leadership capability.
- Excellent coordination and planning skills.
Benefits
- An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting-edge development programmes across Africa.
- Continuous learning and development.
- Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
- Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
- Competitive remuneration package.
About Company
https://home.kpmg.com/ng
KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firms in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organizations within the Nigerian business community.
Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients, and communities achieve their full potential. At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients to cut through complexities of the business world, finding solutions and adding value.
Our combination of international and local market knowledge and perspective gives us an edge in the professional services industry in Nigeria. This combination enables the Nigerian practice to add real value by developing strategies that give our clients a distinct edge over their competitors.
As one of the leading providers of professional services, KPMG knows that the success and growth of the firm also depend on the success and growth of the Nigerian economy. Hence, we champion progressive change and make the future happen for our clients, people, and the community, thereby enabling Nigeria's success.
The firm is involved in the formulation of economic policies for Nigeria through the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. The firm has a full complement of 46 partners and over 1,000 trained and dedicated professional staff, with deep industry skills and competencies in audit, tax, and advisory services.
KPMG has worked for clients in the public and private sectors in Nigeria and several other countries, helping to transform business performance and operations.
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