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  • Posted: Oct 5, 2017
    Deadline: Oct 22, 2017
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    Finpro helps Finnish SMEs go international, encourages foreign direct investment in Finland and promotes travel to Finland. Finpro is a public organization consisting of Export Finland, Visit Finland and Invest in Finland. Our 240 professionals work in 37 offices in 31 countries abroad and 6 offices in Finland. Finpro is part of the Team Finland network. ...
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    Commercial Counsellor, Global Network

    Job description

     

    Your main responsibilities are:

    • promoting exports of Finnish companies to your market
    • advising and guiding Finnish SMEs in their internationalization plans, actions and possible challenges in your market
    • identifying business opportunities and sales leads for Finnish companies in the area
    • identifying investors interested in investing in Finland

    In order to succeed in this position you should have:

    • Minimum ten years of experience in international business, e.g. in export or internationalization of companies, consultancy or business development
    • Living and working experience in developing countries, preferably in Africa with established networks and understanding of the business life as well as the culture living and working experience in the area with established networks
    • Minimum 5 years of experience from the Finnish focus industries
    • Minimum 5 years of experience with Finnish and/or Nordic companies
    • Suitable university degree
    • SME experience (business development/sales/ marketing)
    • Excellent project management and communication skills

    As a person, you are:

    • Target oriented and analytical with a consultative mindset
    • Team work oriented
    • Known for outstanding networking abilities
    • Fluent in English. Finnish or any other languages are seen as an advantage.

    The employment contract is for a fixed period, starting preferably in January 2018. This position is based in Nairobi and reports to the Head of Region, Middle East & Africa.

    If you match the characteristics described above and have a proven track record you might be the person we are looking for. Please send your CV and application in English by 22 October 2017 at www.finpro.fi

    For more information, please contact Head of Region, Middle East & Africa Mr Jukka Hämäläinen either by email jukka.hamalainen@finpro.fi or telephone +358 50 313 6600

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Finpro on rekry.finpro.fi to apply

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