Consultant (Business Development) - Inland Waterways Authority of India

About the Organization:

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) came into existence on 27th October 1986 for development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation. The Authority primarily undertakes projects for development and maintenance of IWT infrastructure on national waterways through grant received from Ministry of Ports,Shipping and Waterways. The head office of the Authority is at Noida. The Authority also has its regional offices at Patna, Kolkata, Guwahati, Varanasi, Bhubaneswar and Kochi and sub-offices at Prayagraj, Farakka, Sahibganj, Haldia, Swroopganj, Hemnagar, Dibrugarh, Dhubri, Silchar, Kollam and Vijayawada.

Job Responsibilities:

• A dedicated unit is essential to unlock the potential of inland water transport (IWT).

• Key functions include market research, raising awareness of IWT benefits, data collection etc.

• To identify the investment opportunities and develop innovation business models for integrated logistics.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience:

• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from a recognized university is a mandatory qualification. Strong Analytical, Communication and stakeholder engagement skills required.

• Work Experience: Applicant should have 10-15 years of relevant experience, with a strong preference for 7-10 years specifically within the maritime or logistics sector.

• Age: Maximum age: 55 years as on the closing date of receipt of application

Salary

A consolidated remuneration of ₹1,03,600/- per month (₹1,00,000 as consolidated fee + ₹3,600 towards transport allowance) will be offered, subject to statutory deductions and applicable taxes.