Senior Inward Investment Adviser, Grade – HEO, British High Commission, New Delhi
1 month ago
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Main purpose of job:
We are looking for a dynamic, high-calibre colleague to be based in Delhi who will focus on the UK-India FDI relationship in North India region. Indian companies currently invest more in the UK than the rest of Western Europe combined. We need a colleague who will retain this top slot and play his/her part in the development of our strategy for the next five years in the North India region.
Your role will be to lead the Inward Investment initiatives:
To promote the UK as the preferred inward investment destination for Indian companies in North India region (focussing on Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh) Key account manage our SRM (Strategic Relationship Management) Accounts, managing the Prioritisation list of important Indian businesses Encourage and deliver high value investments across DBT’s priority Sectors including Technology, Healthcare, Energy etc. through tie ups, as well as research and development and joint venture partnerships Act as a co-ordinator for the Inward Investment across the Region driving the pan-India inward investment targets to identify high value investment projects from the region Coordinate with High Commissioner’s office, DBT Senior Management Team and HQ on important Ministerial Visits, driving the delivery of Policy and reform Build strong relationships with Trade bodies such as TiE, NASSCOM, CII and others. Participate and conduct events jointly with them to promote Inward Investment. Participate in Weekly Review Meetings to discuss Pipeline and SRM Accounts. Learn to work on the Data Base Management Tool (Data Hub) and update all Investor interactions on regular basis Will require to travel within the North Region to build a High Value Pipeline across the cities in a few states as mentioned above You will be the face of the British Government for Inward Investment, in the North Region of India, maintaining key relationships with Indian Industrialists, HNIs to encourage thought-leaders and key decision-makers in India to be ambassadors for FDI into the UK. You will develop and deliver a strong pipeline of current and future investment wins and support the wider DBT India effort across a range of corporate objectives. You will be supported with opportunities to get the right learning and development, career development and opportunities to travel. You will join a high-performing, diverse team of supportive colleagues which is growing. In summary a challenging position, with significant rewards for the right candidate.We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
Investment Success:
To promote the UK as the ideal investment destination for potential and existing Indian investors and to work with them to help them set up and further operations in the UK. Deliver on the Regional Target comprising of High Value FDI Wins, Job numbers, R&D and Net Zero. To ensure that annual investment targets for the Northern region of India are met and that a healthy pipeline of future investment projects is developed. You will be responsible for delivery against some challenging targets.Strategic Relationship Management:
Develop and maintain relationship with existing pipeline of high value investors/prospects, Trade bodies, key multipliers and Partners to facilitate and develop a coordinated strategic engagement plan for North India with a objective to deliver high GVA project wins. SRM for North India region (Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh). To quickly build strong links to, and work in partnership with, the UK Government’s investment partners and multipliers in the UK (London and Partners, Local Enterprise Partnerships etc.) to ensure potential investors are provided with a seamless end-to-end service which consistently leads to investment successes in the UK.Events and Visits:
With agreement with Regional Lead, to develop and deliver a regional corporate activity (L&D, engagement, mentoring). Organising and supervising Pan India & region based events to develop SRM relationships and new pipeline. Support all visits from UK including Ministers, Senior Diplomats, Delegations etc. Prepare briefing documents for every visit and manage the logistics wherever required.Language requirements
Language: English
Level of language required: Excellent
Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):
Travel will be required – primarily across India, to metros and occasionally tier 2 cities, and occasionally to the UK. Must hold a valid Indian Passport. Your portfolio of companies may already be part of your existing network of industry contacts, or they may be new relationships that you will build and nurture – alongside senior British High Commission representatives, where appropriate – to secure higher value investment wins for the UK. Essential qualifications, skills and experienceQualifications: Graduate/post graduate.
Experience:
Should have at least 5 years of total and 3 years of relevant professional experience of working in Trade & Investment, Business Development and FDI attraction/ program delivery in either public/ private sector/ embassies. Knowledge of the role of governments and private sector in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Knowledge of factors that influence trade, investments, expansion decisions, and value proposition for investors. Relationship management - ability to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality, diverse relationships. Background will include senior level experience within the ICT, Life Sciences, Automotive, Aerospace, Engineering or Technical consulting sectors Strong interpersonal skill Tried and tested project management skills Desirable qualifications, skills and experienceDesirable:
Experience in working in the area of Trade & Investment focussing on FDI. Experience using business and web-based tools, technology (i.e. Microsoft Excel, eCRM systems, financial and FDI databases) for FDI promotion, tracking and data management. A graduate/ post-graduate/ diploma from a recognized university, preferably in Finance/ Economics/Foreign Direct Investment and Regulation/ International Trade/ Export Promotion etc. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Application deadline 2 June 2024 Grade Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Type of Position Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week 40 Region South Asia & Afghanistan Country/Territory India Location (City) New Delhi Type of Post British High Commission Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency INR Salary INR 121,533 month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation. Start Date 22 July 2024 Other benefits and conditions of employmentFor British High Commission candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC Candidates, salary will be all-inclusive of INR 121,533 month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation.
Additionally, the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family which includes self, spouse/partner and children up to an age of 23 years and irrespective of age, only if with, physical or mental disability.
No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided.
Please note - BHC does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g., some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
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