Assistant Trade Analyst at Italian Trade Agency - Italian Consulate General

The Italian Trade Agency ITA is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of Italian companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. With a motivated and modern organization and a widespread network of overseas offices, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. The ITA Lagos Office - Trade Promotion Section of the Italian Consulate in Lagos - supports the Italian companies to promote their products and service in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Trade Analyst

Location: Walter Carrington Crescent - Victoria Island, Lagos (Italian Trade Agency - trade promotion section of the Italian Consulate)
Employment Type: Permanent
Slot: 2 Openings
Duration: The contract is for an indefinite term with a probationary period of 3 months

Job Description
We are looking for 2 Assistant Trade Analyst, position M1, on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate shall assist the Director of the Office and work independently on the following tasks:  

• Organize, coordinate and take part in promotional activities, such as trade shows pavilions, conferences, business trips and advertisement campaigns;
• Develop strategies for promoting Italian products and services in Nigeria;
• Identify and establish direct contact with Nigerian importers, agents, and suppliers interested in relating with Italian counterparts and update the office’s marketing database;
• Within the framework of the above tasks, contribute to expanding business opportunities for Italian companies in Nigeria;
• Manage and supervise budget and accounting reporting;  
• Carry out any assigned administrative task required to prepare the ground for the above mentioned activities (ask for quotations, plan estimated costs, write or edit purchase orders, etc.);
• Prepare Market analysis, research projects, data collection and processing, reports and presentations
• Carry out any other marketing, analysis, promotional, training and administrative activity suggested by the Director of the office (LAGOS);
• The candidate may be required to travel domestically and internationally.
• Perform public relations activities including contacts with local authorities and business representatives;
• Provide prompt assistance to Italian companies willing to establish and/or strengthen their business ties with Nigeria companies and vice versa;
• Use existing market reports on local demand, distribution and trade flows, performing research and in-depth analysis when needed;
• Update the ITA website with news and information regularly;

Work Hours:

• Full-time 38 hours per week from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, (including 30 minutes lunch break) and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

General and Preferred Requirements
General Requirements:
Candidates lacking even one of the below-listed requirements will not be considered:

• Nigerian citizens of legal age may be admitted to the selection process, as well as candidates of different nationalities, provided they hold tax residency and a permanent residence and work permit in Nigeria (ITA does not sponsor a working Visa or cover any related costs)
• Tax residence in Nigeria (all candidates)
• Fluency in English and Italian (spoken and written).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Absence of convictions and pending charges in Nigeria or other states.  
• Bachelor's Degree (general)

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Marketing, Business, International trade or similar fields
• Master’s Degree  
• Experience in similar position with minimum 6 months.

Salary and Compensation
The total cost for ITA cannot exceed € 31,380 annually, which corresponds to an all-inclusive gross monthly salary between €2,100 - 2,300 (on a 12-month basis).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 10th October, 2024 (12:00 p.m).