Job Vacancies at Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce

Job Description

• Develop and implement membership retention strategies including loyalty programs approved by the Council;
• Create avenues for effective communication with members;
• Ensure   the implementation of programmes necessary   to achieve the mission of the Chamber;
• Oversee business development operations and activities;
• Assist the Director-General in developing operational policies to maximize the revenues of the Chamber;
• Maintain membership records including dues, invoicing;
• Identify and engage potential members;
• Conduct new member orientation;
• Develop programs to educate new and existing members on the activities and benefits of membership of the Chamber;
• Support the fund generation efforts of the Chamber.
• Solicit annual membership dues, sponsorship and funding of self-financing Events
• All other duties as may be determined   by the Director-General.

Job Experience:

• Minimum 7 years work experience
• Sales and Business Development experience and skills essential
• Customer Service experience and skills essential
• Strong Professional Network essential
• Excellent Communication and writing skills 

Essential Knowledge

• A first degree in Social Sciences, Management, Administration, Marketing or a related field. MBA is an advantage 

Essential Skill

• Competence in IT and general Microsoft office skills.
• A proactive, tenacious and constructive approach to resolving problems and the progression of commercial opportunities.
• Leadership and Delegation.
• Networking and Social Skills.
• Project Management - Planning, Organization, time management and coordination.
• Strategic thinking.
• Highly organized and detail- oriented.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Able to meet pre-set deadlines.
• Crisis management and conflict resolution.

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Job Description

• The set up and management of activities of the programmes department
• Developing commercial services focussing on increasing Chamber revenues
• Programme delivery, including managing own and KPIs of Programme Officers and seasonal Interns
• Ensuring high level of customer service across the team, role modelling leadership behaviours
• Ensuring income generation through building and account management of key partners
• Working alongside the Membership department to organize high end events to increase leads and revenue to Chamber services
• Project Management of special projects as per business requirements
• Ensuring the implementation of programmes necessary to achieve the mission of the Chamber
• Leadingu and managing Chamber programmes to achieve its mandated targets in accordance with the annual operational plans and targets and strategic objectives
• Delivering key events and training courses
• Implementing programmes and policy issues geared towards day to day promotion of trade and investment activities between Nigeria and the UK
• Keeping the Chamber executive informed of upcoming events, with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
• Implementing all necessary policies and procedures to ensure that correct procedures are followed by staff under supervision.
• Ensuring quality and timely submission of quarterly and annual or required Programme and Project Performance Reports as per desired standards and guidelines.
• Devising evaluation strategies to monitor performance and relevance of Chamber events over time, and recommend improvement as required.

Job Requirements:

• A first degree in Social Sciences, Management, Administration or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Programme related fields
• Thorough understanding of Project Management
• Strong Professional and Social Networks
• Experience in coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and impact assessment of programmes and initiatives
• Experience in raising and managing funding from diverse of sources

Essential Knowledge

• Working knowledge of MS office and data analysis
• Excellent understanding of developing partnerships, developing relations and maintaining network and connections
• Advocacy
• Understanding of the Nigerian and UK economy
• Proficiency in the use of IT Tools

Essential Skill

• Strong Professional Network
• Project Management
• Strong Professional Network
• Project Management
• Strategic thinking
• Highly organized and detail- oriented
• Sales and Business Development experience
• Customer Service
• Excellent verbal and written communicator. Fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent Presentation skills
• An analytical mind-set with great problem-solving abilities
• Able to meet pre-set deadlines
• Planning, Organization, time management and coordination
• Crisis management and conflict resolution

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Job Description

• Managing key partners. This will include supporting these partners on their sustainability strategies and providing key services to support them.
• The setup and management of activities of the International Trade & Investment Desk.
• Facilitating trade and investment between Nigerian and Britain.
• Managing and supporting trade enquiries, and opportunities for members and non-members through the trade desk.
• Reviewing the impact of trade and investment policies and processes and ensuring the proper utilization of the Chamber’s Advocacy platform to disseminate appropriate information.
• Identifying key partnerships within the public and private sectors and improving the Chamber’s footprint in relation to trade and investment.
• Supporting members through provision of practical and technical advice around international trade and high-level service delivery such as Trade Missions and consultancy.
• Trade Service team delivery, including managing own and KPIs of Trade Service department and seasonal interns.
• Working alongside the Head of Membership department to implement new tools to increase leads and revenue from Chamber services.
• Project Management of special projects as per business requirements.
• Ensuring the implementation of programmes necessary to achieve the objectives of the Chamber.
• Leading Chamber representation in key internal and external meetings and events related to international trade services & partnership.
• Delivering key events and training courses related to exports and international trade.
• Ensuring professional development activities are undertaken to keep up to date with international trade regulations and trends.
• Primarily ensuring the Inward and Outward Trade Missions and Investment and Promotion Exhibitions are successfully organized working with the respective Committees.
• The preparation and dissemination of high-quality research-based trade information through the periodic publication of a Trade & Investment bulletin. 

Education

• A first degree in Social Sciences, Management, Administration or a related field. MBA is an advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Investment, Research, Business Development, Trade Finance and International Trade.
• Proven Experience in managerial positions.
• Thorough understanding of trade and investment environment.
• Strong Professional and Social Networks.
• Experience in coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and impact assessment of programmes and initiatives.
• Experience in raising and managing funding from diverse sources

Desired

• Excellent understanding of developing partnerships, developing relations and maintaining networks and connections.
• Understanding of the Nigerian and UK economies

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Applications are still open for qualified candidates for the role of Membership Intern. Interested applicants are to apply