Senior Advisor

UAE

Ref: HP647-1656

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Position is based in Abu Dhabi/Dubai and a certain amount of traveling is required.
Reports to: Vice President, Head of Region

The job contract starts with a two year contract with an option for an extended contract period.

Your main responsibilities are:
- Promoting Finnish exports, foreign direct investments to Finland and Visit Finland activities
- Advising and guiding Finnish SMEs in their internationalization plans, actions and possible challenges
- Identifying business opportunities and sales leads for Finnish companies in the area
- Identifying investors interested in investing in Finland

Requirements

- Good understanding and knowledge of business environment in the Gulf area
- Good local networks with the local business communities as well as stakeholders and government bodies
- Solid experience in multiple industries particularly Life Sciences, Education, Green technology, Food and ICT
- Understanding and having contacts to potential investors in the Gulf area
- Good understanding of the business culture in the area
- Advisory and Analytical type of approach
- Social personality with outstanding networking abilities
- Fluent in English; Finnish and/or Arabic is an advantage

Competencies and Experience:
- Strong experience particularly in Life Science, Cleantech or ICT
- Living and working experience in the area with established networks and understanding of the business life as well as the local culture
- Preferably Team Finland experience
- Suitable university degree
- SME experience (business development/sales / P&L)
- Project management skills

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including: