Junior Specialist

• Investment Promotion and Outreach
• Develop and implement strategies to attract new investments, focusing on high-potential sectors and regions.
• Identify and engage prospective investors through networking events, industry conferences, and targeted outreach campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with investment partners, business leaders, and government officials.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on prospective partner companies, evaluating financial health, market position, and growth potential.
• Market Analysis and Strategy
• Conduct in-depth research to understand market trends, competitive landscapes, and economic opportunities.
• Analyse target industries and regions to create data-driven promotional materials that highlight investment benefits.
• Identify investable projects (private/ public sector) / opportunities in the state and analyze the viability of the project.
• Project Management and Investor Facilitation
• Assist investors throughout the investment process, from initial inquiry to project execution, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.
• Oversee investment projects, track milestones, and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Address investor concerns, providing information and support to facilitate investment decisions.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of initiatives, track progress against targets, and prepare regular reports for senior management
• Stakeholder Management
• Networking and building partnerships with key stakeholders such as Senior Government Officials, Political leadership, Policy Makers, Industry Associations, Chambers of Commerce, Consulates of Embassies/High Commissions, Think Tanks/Research centres, Academic Institutions and the key Industry players present in the region
• Work closely with the state industries department, state sectoral departments and concerned agencies and help them with their investment targeting, promotion, and facilitation of private sectors in Meghalaya and Assam

Qualification

• A master’s degree in economics, marketing, business administration or a related field from a premier institute is preferable
• Experience in Project Management, Trade & Investment, Business Development, Investor facilitation, Client relationship management, Investment Promotion, Facilitation, Research & Policy Advocacy, and International Relations preferable
• Strong analytical skills to assess market opportunities and trends; highly motivated, multitasking, and flexible
• Excellent Communication and people skills are a must for the role.
• Prior understanding on administrative set-up at a state and business ecosystem would be preferable.
• Candidate with linguistic and cultural familiarity in Northeast region shall be preferred; language proficiency: Hindi, English, regional Indian language
• 2-4 years of experience preferred

Positions will be based in Guwahati, Assam and on work requirement must extensively travel to Delhi, Meghalaya and other NE states