JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Results Areas
- Strategy and Policy Development
- General Administration
- Financial Management
- Information and Reporting
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy and Policy Development
- Provide leadership in developing and executing JGC’s International Expansion Strategy.
- Establish the International Business Roadmap to define target markets, business models, and partnerships.
- Oversee country prioritization and market entry strategies.
- Develop and implement the International Business Policy Framework to ensure compliance and governance in global operations.
- Define operational structures and decision-making protocols for international subsidiaries and offices.
General Administration
- Provide oversight for the establishment and management of international offices.
- Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and environmental regulations.
- Manage high-level partnerships with governments, multilateral agencies, and investors.
- Represent JGC in bilateral and multilateral discussions related to sanitation and waste management.
Financial Management
- Coordinate with the investment department to develop investment proposals for international funding.
- Lead negotiations on bilateral funding agreements with governments and financial institutions.
- Align project proposals with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Climate Change Financing Mechanisms.
- Develop and implement a Global Risk Management Framework to assess financial, geopolitical, and environmental risks.
Information and Reporting
- Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for international operations.
- Review and present quarterly performance reports to the Executive Chairman.
- Consolidate international business performance data and provide strategic recommendations.
- Act as the chief spokesperson for JGC’s international business interests at conferences and summits.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Education/Experience
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years’ relevant post qualification experience in international business development, expansion strategy, or a related role.
- Proven experience in leading global market entry strategies and securing international partnerships.
- Preferably a multilingual who is proficient in English and at least one other international language.
Knowledge, Skills Abilities (KSAs)
- Strategic Thinking and Leadership
- Business Development and Expansion
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of international regulatory frameworks and governance structures.
- Experience in market entry strategies and feasibility analysis.
- Ability to navigate international financial and investment negotiations.
- Strong project management and risk assessment skills across multiple countries and time zones.
- Ability to meet deadlines and execute projects effectively.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and often pressured environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
