Automotive Consultant for Developing a Strategic Business Plan at Palladium

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ghana JET seeks to engage the services of an Expert with extensive experience in developing effective business strategies for the automotive industry.
• The specific tasks of the Expert is to support Kantanka Automobile to develop a long-term strategic business plan to catalyse investment for expanding production capacity

 Deliverables

• From the above scope of services, the following deliverables shall be reported by the Expert:Undertake a fit-gap analysis to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the assembler.
• Propose a road map on how the domestic manufacturer could achieve 40% originating content for eligibility to participate in free trade agreements in ECOWAS and subsequently AfCFTA.
• Propose a medium-term action plan on how to localize the manufacture of components for Kantanka’s vehicles potentially in partnership with global or regional manufacturers.
• Develop a strategic plan for investment facilitation.

Required Qualifications:

• The Expert must have relevant qualification and a proven track record in the international automotive industry, especially in establishing new vehicle assembly/ production facilities. 

The Expert should also demonstrate the following:
Industry Experience in working with both global or domestic OEMs/ assemblers.

• Experience developing pragmatic business strategies particularly in the automotive industry.
• The expert(s) would also be required to have a comprehensive understanding of the GADP and other related reforms/ policies relating to the strategic growth and development of the automotive sector in Ghana as well as the ECOWAS Region.
• Industry Experience in developing national supply base for automotive parts and components.
• The expert(s) would engage in-person with key stakeholders in the automotive sector in Ghana where necessary including the Auto Desk at MoTI.
• Ability to define and implement a cost-effective strategy.
• Proficiency in IT skills and IT-based software.
• Effective Communication and Negotiation Skills.