• Your primary role would be to work with the industrial advisory services team and undertake industrial feasibility studies, business plan formulation, formulation of realistic development strategies for large scale industrial parks, free zones, industrial corridors and special economic zones
• Understanding of global industrial and logistics supply chains / value chains and undertake demand assessment on the basis of key sector / sub-sector level opportunities
• Identification of industrial / warehousing opportunity sectors by utilizing global, national and regional datasets as well as understanding on the on-ground demand dynamics
• Perform research based on global / regional industrial datasets for macro and micro-economic analysis, industrial growth forecasting and scenario-based demand assessment, then applying a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical methods such as econometric forecasting techniques to arrive at realistic demand projections
• Undertake detailed industrial and logistics financial assessment to establish project viability - post tax financial modelling including preparation of balance sheets / P&L statements
• Undertake interactions / structured interviews with manufacturers / industrial operators / industrial infrastructure developers to gauge industrial market dynamics and utilize the inputs to formulate effective development strategies for the client
• Data collation through primary as well as secondary market sources and analyse the same to generate meaningful reports and recommendations for the clients
• Undertake on-ground market assessment / market studies
• Preparation of business pitches / proposals / tenders for private as well as government clients

Contribute to the successful execution of other business development and marketing initiatives as needed

Produce clear, succinct write-ups to be included within industrial research reports and consulting assignments

Desired skills and experience for this job:

General Competencies

Working with team leaders to formulate effective strategies for clients and to ensure successful project delivery

Fast learner, enthusiastic, motivated

Excellent communication and analytical skills, report writing capabilities, sound knowledge of financial modelling, preparation and delivery of presentations

Strong analytical background with attention to detail

Strong organizations skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize

Ability to work to meet deadlines, even when timeframes are demanding

Strong relationship building skills able to collaborate with colleagues and develop strong relationships with clients

Clear communicator with strong presentation skills

Professional Competencies

High proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel - Good report writing skills in MS Word, ability to prepare succinct PowerPoint presentations and excellent understanding of MS Excel and financial modelling

Familiarity with various statistical & economic models used for forecasting & analysis

Flexibility for travel within Middle East and Africa

Other Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; (and preferably also Arabic)

Willingness to take on new challenges

Be capable of managing stress & accepting constructive feedback

Experience of having worked across industrial advisory studies covering feasibility / development strategy for industrial parks, economic / industrial corridors, Special Economic Zones / Free Zones, Airport / Port led industrial zones, High-tech industrial / innovation & R&D clusters, etc.

Previous technical background in market research / financial analysis etc.

4 5 years professional experience preferred

Relevant Master s degree in real estate / finance / economics / business preferred

Bachelor s degree in Engineering / Technology would be an added advantage

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