Commercial Advisor (Water and Environment) at the Trade Council of Denmark in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Danish Foreign Service comprises the Ministry in Copenhagen and a global network abroad of Embassies, Consulates-General and Trade Commissions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commercial Advisor (Water and Environment)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

About the Job

• Do you have a passion for business development and building long-term strategic partnerships with a focus on water and environment?
• The Consulate General of Denmark in Lagos is looking for a dynamic and strategic-thinking commercial advisor to join our Trade Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy services to Danish companies tailored to their needs and the opportunities in Nigeria (e.g. market research, stakeholder mappings and engagement, partner searches, marketing etc.)
• Drive business development with a special focus on water and environment.
• Maintain and develop a strategic local network to identify concrete opportunities for commercial collaboration between Danish and local stakeholders.
• Work with Government and Public Affairs and facilitate trade relationship between Denmark and Nigeria.
• Proactively take charge of lead generation and outreach to Denmark- and Nigeria-based clients.
• Take lead on information research and prepare digital content, including Nigeria market insights on water and environment sector-specific analysis for Danish companies looking to export to Nigeria and establish themselves locally.
• Plan and execute company events and business delegations between Denmark and Nigeria.
• Promote local market opportunities towards the Danish companies (SoMe, webinars etc).
• Contribute towards Danish Trade Council cooperation for Sub Saharan Africa and be a part of the Regional Water and Environment Team.
• Work closely with colleagues at the Embassy of Denmark in Abuja on specific assignments.

Qualifications
Required qualifications:

• A relevant Degree in Business Development, International Marketing, Economics, or similar
• At least 5 years of professional experience with progressing responsibility
• IT-proficiency, including Microsoft Office skills
• Team player as well as a keen interest and willingness to share knowledge with - and learn from - colleagues
• Proactive, intuitive, and dedicated with high adaptability
• Solid business experience, preferably with some international business background, and experience in engaging with stakeholders and decision-makers at the top levels of both the private and public sector
• Focus sector experience not a requirement but is a plus
• A commercial mind-set, but can also work with government stakeholders
• Fluency in English - spoken and written
• Strong network in the Nigerian business ecosystem
• Excellent communication skills - an effective cross-cultural communicator
• Ability to work results-oriented with KPIs

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (Cover Letter, CV, Proof of relevant Education, Recommendations, and 2-3 References) in English to the "Consulate General of Denmark in Lagos" via: [email protected] using “Application – Commercial Adviser – Consulate General of Denmark in Lagos” as the subject of the email

Note

• The Danish Consulate General embraces equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of ethnicity, sex, religion, age or disability.
• Selected candidates will be invited for interviews.
• The Consulate General of Denmark in Lagos will contact only short-listed applicants.
• The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to formal appointment.

Application Deadline 21st August, 2023; 23:59