CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Job Title:       Business Development Officer
Term:           Two year contract
Reports To:       Chief Executive Officer

ABOUT THE CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT UNIT
The Citizenship by Investment Unit is the government agency responsible for the administration of the Citizenship by Investment Programme. The Unit is accountable to the Citizenship by Investment Board. The Citizenship by Investment Board is seeking to recruit a Business Development Officer to join the team at the Citizenship by Investment Unit.

Position Overview
Working under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Business Development Officer will work with Invest Saint Lucia, and other similar organizations to assess and monitor the projects which have been submitted to be part of list of approved projects under the Citizenship by Investment Programme.

General Responsibilities
•   Receive and review all applications for projects to be considered as part of the approved real estate and enterprise projects for the Citizenship by Investment Programme.
•   Inform developers of all applications which do not meet the requirements for approved investment projects.
•   Regularly update developers on the status of their applications and action necessary to complete the process.
•   Submit the projects for consideration to Invest Saint Lucia for review and recommendation as per the established guidelines.
•   Assist the Chief Executive Officer in preparing all necessary reports to the Citizenship by Investment Board in relation to applications received.
•   Monitor the progress being made on approved projects and work with constituent groups to ensure that all the stages of the process are completed according to established guidelines.
•   Provide technical advice and guidance to the Chief Executive Officer to ensure that the best recommendations for approved projects are made to the Citizenship by Investment Board.
•   Attend all meetings of the Unit.
•   Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications
•   Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance or Business Management or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
•   Strong communication and IT fluency.
•   Creative thinker and problem solver.
•   In-depth knowledge of the business industry and the ability to read and understand business plans.
•   The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
•   Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations.
•   Attention to detail.
•   Excellent time management and organization.

Other Requirements
• Must pass an extensive background check

How to Apply
Please send resumes and cover letters to:
Cindy Emmanuel-McLean, Chief Executive Officer – cmclean@cipsaintlucia.com

Deadline for applications – October 29, 2015
Only qualified individuals being considered will be contacted.

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