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The Netherlands has one of the most open economies in the world and ranks among the best countries for technology and innovation. It is the proven gateway to the European market. As a leading global trader it offers an outstanding infrastructure – including Europe’s largest port – a competitive business climate and a strong treaty network. The Dutch tax system features several tax incentives to stimulate innovation and business activities. World Economic Forum crowned The Netherlands as the most competitive economy in Europe in 2019.
As an internationally oriented country, the Netherlands is home to many highly educated foreign workers. A variety of factors form the basis for the favorable business climate in the Netherlands: open and international outlook, strategic location in Europe, a well-educated, multilingual and flexible workforce, and the high level of labor productivity.
A competitive fiscal climate, top-level physical and technological infrastructure and quality of life are other key contributors to the country’s success.
The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency is an operational unit of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs & Climate Policy and was established for the sole purpose of advising and supporting international companies potentially interested in establishing, expanding or restructuring their activities into the Netherlands. Based at the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Dubai our agency provides advice, customized information and practical assistance to companies in the MENA region.
General Characteristics
NFIA Middle East & North Africa (NFIA MENA) based in the Netherlands Consulate General in Dubai is looking for a full time (35 hours/week) Project Manager to join the Executive Director and Assistant. The PM is primarily charged with performing lead generation and developing & closing projects. The PM reports to the Executive Director regarding the quality and progress of the work.
We are looking for a pro-active, fairly independent Project Manager. You will be responsible for managing the project portfolio and delivering a set target of projects. You will be expected to manage a network of business partners in the MENA region and in the Netherlands. As part of ‘One Team’ you will have regular interactions with the Economic Affairs colleagues at Dutch posts in the MENA region.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Identifying companies interested in expanding business operations in (investing in) continental Europe / The Netherlands.
- Visit and participate in events aiming to generate leads for NFIA, liaising with contacts of all seniority.
- Managing leads and projects.
- Gathering management & market information for reporting & presenting in the team.
- (Contribute to) periodic economical and sectoral reporting.
- Preparation of files, presentations and other documents relevant to NFIA MENA.
- Follow and report on relevant economic rules, regulations & developments in MENA region.
- Manage relations with the headquarters of NFIA in The Hague, regional and local authorities in charge of investment promotion, as well as local intermediaries such as tax consultants and accountants and our contacts at the Dutch embassies in the MENA region.
- Support the Executive Director who is visiting companies from MENA region that have current operations in the Netherlands (account management / after-sales service).
- Assist with setting up marketing activities & events.
- Registration of relevant business contacts & project progress in CRM system Achilles.
- Preparation and (co-)organization of incoming and outgoing visits and (economic) missions.
Result Areas
- Successful initiating, managing and closing of projects (= business setup in the Netherlands).
- Effective and efficient support to businesses in the MENA region with operations in Netherlands.
- Creation of a strong and relevant network of contacts within both the public and private sector in MENA region.
- Timely and relevant reporting on economic developments and business opportunities between the MENA region and the Netherlands.
- Up to date registration of relevant business contacts & project progress in CRM system Achilles.
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2020-12-20 |
| Job Location: | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Job Role: | Consulting |
| Company Industry: | Management Consulting; Business Support Services; Business Consultancy Services |
| Monthly Salary: | US $5,000 |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Mid Career |
| Degree: | Bachelor's degree |
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