Investment Analyst at Welcome2Africa International

Welcome2Africa International (W2A) was founded on the vision to redefine the image of Africa. As such, we look to facilitate investments and trade whilst also bridge the information gap with respect to the various opportunities that exist in Africa. We are currently focused on Nigeria’s Agricultural sector.

Over the last 5 years we have hosted a number of Agricultural Investment Conferences in strategic cities around the world including; Luxembourg, Accra, Lagos, Abuja, Frankfurt, Belgium, The Netherlands, and London. These opportunities have provided us with brand recognition, a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with investing in Africa’s Agricultural sector, as well as a rich network inclusive of Africa’s Agribusiness stakeholders, investment and finance executives, leading fund managers, private equity firms, family offices, institutional investors donors as well as large agribusiness related firms from around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Investment Analyst

Location: Maitama, Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

Develop a stakeholder engagement plan that links to Welcome2Africa International’s overall business plan objectives that identifies the specific requirements of each stakeholder group
Establish relationships with key stakeholders that meets each parties needs and agreed outcomes.
Maintain stakeholder relationships once established through regular communication activities as identified with each stakeholder
Build capacity and knowledge of each key stakeholder to ensure effective communication outcomes by clearly defining lines of communication
Maximise stakeholder opportunities to say what they want and to provide information and feedback
Engage stakeholders at the most direct level and ensure that level is appropriate for the purpose
Strengthen engagement capabilities and identify the gaps and weaknesses .
Identify and where possible, understand stakeholder issues, interests, aspirations and concerns to better define what matters most .
Effectively manage the expectations of stakeholders by being clear about what is negotiable and what is set in stone.

Person Specification

Must have a good understanding of Africa’s Agribusiness Sector
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree qualification.
3 – 5 years experience.
Must have some corporate experience
Must be responsible, reliable and trustworthy
Ability to use your own initiative is essential you will be required to work with minimal supervision at times
Must be computer literate as use of databases / IT systems is essential.
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) are essential.
Capable and friendly with strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Ability to take over existing matters and hit the ground running.
A high level of stakeholder engagement experience
Experience in person centred practice achieving client outcomes Problem solving and analytical skills
Project management experience
High level of initiative and creativity
High level of presentation skills.
High level of interpersonal skills including ability to liaise effectively with key stakeholders.