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Ref: NP447-1265
Job description / Role
The role of Business Planning and Development Executive will work across all projects and sectors of the business including infrastructure, agriculture and education. It is a highly collaborative position with the Head of Business Development and the Senior Team and therefore, we require a candidate who is extremely adaptable and able to take instruction to further develop their knowledge of the business as a whole.
With governmental projects across the African continent and an operations office based in Dubai, the role will encompass following up established leads and working with Seniors and clients to develop strong business plans and proposals. You will also be involved in the marketing development strategy in the relevant country and therefore you will be requested to travel on a regular basis alongside the Head of Business Development. Once the project is under way you will support the process further by assisting with the development and monitoring of budgets, working closely with the finance team and CFO directly.
The timeline for these governmental projects can be up to 2 years from the initial discussion and the Business Planning and Development Executive will be mentored through this process in every aspect. Diligence and persistence will be required to maximize opportunities and see the project through to final completion. This is a highly collaborative role, and we expect that the successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, the capability to learn and the ability foster strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
To apply for this vacancy, you will be required to have experience within African governmental projects. This can be by working directly for the relevant countries’ government or via a third party encompassing all stages of development, implementation and delivery. You will be degree educated and there is a strong preference for those who are based in Dubai, but are French speaking African nationals. However, other nationalities with the correct governmental project exposure will be considered.
About the Company
Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.
We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.
Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.
Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.