We are now looking for a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager who want's to be part of building our office, footprint and presence in Nigeria & Africa.
Nigeria, a country with a vibrant and dynamic business landscape is ranked as the 27th-largest economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP, and the 24th-largest in terms of purchasing power parity. It is one of the largest economies in Africa and an emerging market. The country has a mixed economy with a low to middle income. Nigeria is a land of untapped potential, with numerous sectors offering promising opportunities for business growth such as consumer goods and retail, ICT, agriculture, and infrastructure (transport, healthcare, renewable energy etc). The country´s immense potentials also comes with its fair share of challenges hence support needed by companies to navigate this important market/ partner. Sweden has a good relationship with Nigeria with interests to develop this further especially in areas/ sectors of common interests for Nigeria and Sweden. Opportunities exists in/ with Nigeria for Swedish businesses some of which have been present in the country for decades and they see further growth in the market for their businesses.
Business Sweden has been present in Africa for over two decades and our team offers strategic advice and operational support that help Swedish companies expand and grow their business in the region. Together with Business Sweden’s offices in Casablanca, Johannesburg and Nairobi, the Nigerian office will offer support to Swedish companies to the African region.
As Project Manager / Senior Project Manager at Business Sweden your job will encompass a diverse range of tasks within our governmental assignment as well as consultancy business.
The role includes both strategic, tactic and operational responsibilities such as:
The role is based in Lagos, but you will be expected to work with our teams and clients around the world, as required.
We apply probationary employment in all applicable positions.
Core competencies and collaborative skills
Formal requirements
Application
Please submit your CV and cover letter in English as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis. Your application will be handled confidentially.
Global exchanges and career opportunities
Exclusive focus on our client’s growth agenda
Extensive responsibility
Diversified teams with world class colleagues
Training academy for continuous development
Entrepreneurial environment
Diversity powering global growth
At Business Sweden we value and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive for a workplace where all colleagues can explore their full potential and contribute with their unique experiences. By embracing a wide range perspective, we can better drive sustainable growth and customer-centric excellence.
About Business Sweden
Business Sweden helps Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden. With a unique mandate from the Swedish government and the business sector, we offer strategic advice and practical support in more than 40 markets worldwide.
Our mission is to help lay the foundation for sustainable, inclusive, and digital growth – in Sweden and around the world. We do this by providing startups, small- and medium sized companies and multinationals with tailored services, coupled with access to key stakeholders in the public and private spheres.
We help our clients build relationships, accelerate time-to-market, and comply with local standards and regulations. Visit business-sweden.com for more information.
OUR VALUESOur high performance culture rests on that all our employees live our core values. We will never have guidelines for every situation we will meet, but if all of us are guided by a strong sense of our values, we will always navigate in the right direction.
RESPONSIBILITYThis is the foundation of our culture. Taking responsibility is a way to show commitment to our work. We take ownership of the relationships with our clients and stay true to our word.
COLLABORATIONAlone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Collaboration knows no geographical borders. At Business Sweden, we act as one global team to create the best possible value for our clients.
IMPACTBy monitoring the world around us and identifying possibilities , we make a difference by helping companies to seize new, sustainable business opportunities. We create impact both for our clients and for Sweden.
Julia Frishammar | Contact Person