Key Responsibilities

• Identify investable projects (private/ public sector) / opportunities in the state and analyze the viability of the project
• Target, facilitate, handhold foreign/domestic private sector entities for trade and investment in/ from Meghalaya
• Prepare research documents on export/import trend of the state of Meghalaya and identify potential export markets for the state
• Identify and prioritise cross border trade projects with Bangladesh and ASEAN countries under the ‘Act East Policy’.
• Increase the interaction of the state of Meghalaya with other neighbouring countries
• Networking and building partnerships with key stakeholders such as Industry Associations, Chambers of Commerce, Consulates of Embassies/High Commissions, Think Tanks/Research centres, Academic Institutions and the key Industry players present in the region
• Coordinate with Branding team to prepare an event calendar to promote economic cooperation, cultural ties and develop strategic relationship with countries in the Asia-Pacific region
• Work closely with state industries department, state sectoral departments and concerned agencies and help them with their investment targeting, promotion, and facilitation of private sectors in Meghalaya
• Undertake market search/business development to promote industry competitiveness of State and propose strategies to enhance Meghalaya as a preferred investment destination
• Prepare the pitch deck, roadmap for funding support from various funding agencies/banks/FI’s/multilateral agencies for various private/public sector projects
• Support the MSIPB in facilitating preparation of capacity building plans of Govt of Meghalaya for investment readiness
• Build and manage relationship with MSIPB, Senior Government Officials, Political leadership, Policy Makers, Industry Associations and CEOs of Corporates
• Coordinate with Invest India for support from several initiatives such as Startup India, AGNIi, ODOP, Project Development Cells, Country Desks, Capacity Building etc.