Date: 14.03.

2022

Recruitment Notification No. Admin/HR/9/2022

Applications are invited through email only from eligible candidates who aspire to join
Guidance for the following posts on a fixed term contract basis for three years on a
consolidated pay. Guidance is a 28 years old non-profit registered society and nodal
agency for investment promotion and single window facilitation of Government of Tamil
Nadu.

Guidance is undergoing a massive evolution in line with technological transformation in

the industry. Get real experience of various sectors such as aerospace, defence, renewable
energy, electric vehicles, industry 4.0 and the likes. Come and join an exciting team to get
hands on public policy experience in formulation and implementation!!

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 Approx Consolidated
No of
Designation Pay
Hires
(lakhs) range/month
VP – Investment Promotion 1 Up to 2.25
Associate Vice President/ Senior Associate –
Up to 1.50
Investment Promotion 2
Associate Vice President/ Senior Associate – Export
Up to 1.50
Cell 1
Associate Vice President/ Senior Associate – Zonal
Up to 1.50
(Coimbatore) 1
Senior Associate - Policy 1 Up to 1.15

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

1. Vice President – Investment Promotion

Qualifications MBA from a reputed business school.
or MA/MSc in Economics from top-tier Economics Departments.
or M Tech/ME from top tier engineering college.
or Post Graduate degree in Finance, Law from a top tier institution
Preferred Experience 10 to 12 years and above with top tier corporate house / consulting
firm / market research firm or trade association/
chamber/Embassy/ Investment Promotion Agency in the areas of
investment promotion and facilitation, regulatory framework,
project management and execution or Ease of Doing Business
i) Deep understanding of Information Technology and Electronics
sectors
ii)Proven track record of bringing in investments
(Sectors/States/Countries)
iii) Experience in managing large projects for governments,
private sector, multilateral clients and industry associations
iv) Experience in managing projects for governments, private
sectors, multilateral clients and industry associations.
v) Has proven strong networks / connects within investment
promotions i.e., venture capitalists, investment bankers,
leadership teams within reputed consulting firms etc.
Broad Job a) Sector
Description i) Develop sector specific strategies to attract investment in
Information Technology and Electronics
b) Investment promotion
i) Design and lead execution of the investment strategy in IT and
Electronic sectors, including identifying important domestic &
international events for State participation and planning the
participation.
ii) Represent Guidance in meetings, roadshows and lead
presentations.
iii) Planning, coordinating and execute mega summit event (end to
end management).
c) Investment Facilitation

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 i) Respond to investor queries / provide required information and
ensure Single Window approvals in said sector.
iii) Facilitate the new investors in the sector(s) – act as a
relationship manager for key investors.
) Interact with existing investors in the state on a regular basis
v) Coordination with SIPCOT and other agencies for identification
of land parcel for investors / undertaking site visit with the
investors
d) Coordination
i) To develop the Go-to-Investor marketing strategies for Guidance
in focus sector and proactively market potential projects to
investors and facilitate their approval by the respective authorities
ii) Establish relationships with the relevant senior stakeholders in
the Government and other promoting agencies and oversee project
management to ensure achievement of targets
iii) Coordinating with various departments of the state and central
government on a regular basis
iv) Coordination with Diplomatic Missions, Trade Bodies/Industrial
and sectoral chambers and associations on a regular basis.
v) Inbound & Outbound delegations – end to end coordination,
facilitations & follow ups.

2. Associate Vice President / Senior Associate – Investment Promotion

Qualifications MBA from a reputed business school.

or MA/MSc in Economics from top-tier Economics Departments;
or M Tech/ME from top tier engineering college;
or Post Graduate degree in Finance, Law from a top tier institution
Preferred Experience 7 to 10 years and above with top tier corporate house / consulting
firm / market research firm
Or strong experience in sales and marketing for industrial parks &
corridors / real estate service firms or similar
Or trade association/ chamber/Embassy/ Investment Promotion
Agency in the areas of investment promotion and facilitation,
regulatory framework, project management and execution or Ease
of Doing Business
i) Understanding of Key Sectors (Electronics, IT, ITeS,
Manufacturing, Automobile and Auto Ancillary, Aerospace and
Defence etc.)
ii) Experience in managing large projects for governments,
private sector, multilateral clients and industry associations
iii) Experience in managing projects for governments, private
sectors, multilateral clients and industry associations.
Broad Job a) Sector Analysis
Description i) Develop sector specific strategies to attract investment in
sectors/areas such as Defence, Renewable Energy, Food
Processing, Electronics, Industry 4.0
b) Investment promotion
i) Ensure execution of the investment strategy pertaining to the
sectors allocated to him/her.
ii) Organise and coordinate with stakeholders for meetings,
roadshow and presentations.
iii) Planning, coordinating and execute Mega summit event (end to
end management).
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 iv) Identify important domestic & international events on the
sectors for State participation and planning the
participation.
c) Investment Facilitation
i) Respond to investor queries / provide required information
ii) Coordinate Single Window activities
iii) Facilitate the new investors in the sector(s) – act as a
relationship manager for key investors.
) Interact with existing investors in the state on a regular basis
v) Coordination with SIPCOT and other agencies for identification
of land parcel for investors / undertaking site visit with the
investors
d) Coordination
i) To develop the Go-to-Investor marketing strategies for Guidance
Bureau in each focus sector and proactively market potential
projects to investors and facilitate their approval by the respective
authorities
ii) Establish relationships with the relevant stakeholders in the
Government and other promoting agencies and oversee project
management to ensure achievement of targets
iii) Coordinating with various departments of the state and central
government on a regular basis
iv) Coordination with Diplomatic Missions, Trade Bodies/Industrial
and sectoral chambers and associations on a regular basis.
v) Inbound & Outbound delegations – end to end coordination,
facilitations & follow ups.

3. Associate Vice President – Export Cell

Qualifications MBA or equivalent with International Trade / Economics / Statistics

/ Finance / Commerce / Engineering from a top tier institution
Preferred Experience 7 to10 years of relevant experience in foreign missions / Embassies
/ consulates / bilateral multilateral agencies / international trade
association and trade desks / Investment Promotion Agency in the
areas of international engagement, trade relations, investment
promotion and facilitation, and execution or Ease of Doing
Business.
Broad Job a) Providing and disseminating trade information using the various
Description marketing tools within the organization.
b) Following-up trade inquiries to determine specific interests and
requirements with the ultimate aim of actualizing trade deals.
c)Registering trade leads, following-up activities and reporting
regularly for appropriate intervention.
d)Organizing and delivering presentations at local and international
trade promotion workshops, seminars, and conferences.
e) Planning, scheduling, and implementing proactive marketing
activities geared at attracting new export markets such as direct
mail and telemarketing campaigns i.e. trade fair participation,
buyer/seller meets, trade missions, and extension services to
exporters.
f) Meeting with and providing information, counselling, and support
to local and foreign buyers interested in exploring new business
opportunities in Tamil Nadu.
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 g) Assisting prospective buyers in arranging site visits and in
obtaining necessary Government approvals, permits, and licenses.
h) Receiving inquiries from potential exporters looking for markets
for their products.
i)Advising prospective exporters on export processes and sector
specifics.
(j) Reporting monthly on the status of assigned trade leads.
k) Proactively contributes to management and organization
development activities including thought leadership, training etc.
l) Work closely with respective country government partners in the
market/region (including the Foreign & Commonwealth Office,
Trade & Investment), to ensure a joined-up approach around the
government and close collaboration to resolve policy issues.
Other Skills Strong communication, interpersonal, community level facilitation
and coordination skills
Strong MS office, good record keeping and report writing
Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work in a multi partner
initiatives
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of foreign language
would be a strong asset.

4. Associate Vice President / Senior Associate– Zonal (Coimbatore Zone)

Qualifications MBA from a reputed business school.

or MA/MSc in Economics from top-tier Economics Departments.
or M Tech/ME from top tier engineering college;
or Post Graduate degree in Finance, Law from a top tier institution
Preferred Experience 7 to 10 years and above with top tier corporate house / consulting
firm / market research firm or strong experience in sales and
marketing for industrial parks & corridors / real estate service firms
or similar
Or trade association/ chamber/Embassy/ Investment Promotion
Agency in the areas of investment promotion and facilitation,
regulatory framework, project management and execution or Ease
of Doing Business
i)Understanding of Key focus Sectors in TN (Electronics, IT, ITeS,
Manufacturing, Automobile and Auto Ancillary, Aerospace and
Defence etc.)
and understand of business/industry scenario in Tamil Nadu
ii) Excellent stakeholder and client management skills
iii) Experience in engaging with industries/governments, private
sector,
multilateral clients and industry associations
iv) Willingness to work under high pressure deadlines and across
Tamil Nadu
v) Experience in making presentations/pitches, understanding
investor requirements of clients and interacting with CXOs.
Broad Job i) Will be physically posted in one of the key industrial districts of
Description Tamil Nadu SIPCOT parks. Will have to travel across other districts
for industrial interactions, after care and to Guidance from time to
time.

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 ii) Work across industrial clusters and districts in Tamil Nadu, while
reaching out to industry houses and trade associations to provide
after care support to the industry community
iii) Identify and reach out to every industries, stakeholders, trade
and industry association in the region assigned to promote
investments and provide handholding support the mentioned
stakeholders
iv) Work closely with trade association and industry bodies,
government agencies to understand the problems and issues being
faced by local industries
v) Respond to investor queries / provide required information and
facilitate the new investors in the sector(s)
vi) Coordinate with local authorities for facilitating approvals,
licenses and renewals of the same.
vii) Provide bi-weekly reports on the reach out activities to the
stakeholders and follow ups on the discussions with the clients
viii) Generate new leads and provide handholding support to the
potential investors while working closely with the
investment promotion and facilitation team at Guidance, Chennai.
ix) Coordinate local level roundtables and sector sessions
x) Facilitate site visits for potential investors in the region specified

5. Senior Associate - Policy

Qualifications Masters/PhD in Economics / Finance/ Statistics and Public Policy

from a top tier institution
Preferred Experience 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in economic and social data
management, and policy analysis/formulation
Broad Job i) Extensive primary and secondary research.
Description ii)Undertake qualitative and quantitative research
iii)Compilation and analysis of data to draw insights that can guide
project strategic directions.
iv)Writing reports, articles and making presentations with suitable
use of graphics.
v)Travel to meet with clients, experts and other stakeholders.
vi)Organizing conferences and workshops.
vii) Support with investment promotion and facilitation efforts.
Other Skills i)Knowledge of statistical methods and concepts underlying
economic, financial, and economic indicators
ii)Knowledge of econometric and statistical analysis techniques and
principles and use of computer packages for the same such as
R/STATA/Python.
iii)Expert at Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
iv)Ability to interpret and communicate statistical information in a
clear and analytically rigorous manner.
v)Experience in drafting policy notes, policy briefs, whitepapers
etc.
vi)Strong analytical skills and exemplary writing skills
vii)Efficient time management skills, with an ability to deliver high
quality content to meet tight deadlines

APPLICATION:

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 • The aspiring candidates may apply through email only in the format prescribed in
“Annexure - I” of this notification.
• The completed applications in pdf format shall be mailed to [email protected].
• The subject of email shall be “Application for -------------------------------Name of
the Post-----------------------/ -----------------------------Name of the Candidate.”
• There is no registration / application fee.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
• The recruitment will be based on an examination and /or interview or both in
English in Chennai.
• The interview format will be communicated to the candidates through email. In
exceptional cases, interview alone can be done via video.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• The post is on a fixed term contract for three years and it can be extended beyond
the three-year period at the sole discretion of GUIDANCE and will be reviewed every
year based on performance
• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
• All examinations and/or interviews at discretion of Guidance will be conducted in
English at Chennai.
• While appearing for the interview, the candidate should produce all the required
and valid original certificates/ documents prescribed below. In the absence of
original certificates/ documents, candidature of the candidate shall be cancelled.
Guidance takes no responsibility to receive/collect any
certificate/remittance/document sent separately.
• CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS: Candidates selected for appointment to the
post will be required to produce a certificate of physical fitness from the Medical
Officer of rank as stipulated by Guidance.
• Correct and true information regarding arrest, convictions / debarment /
disqualification by any recruiting agency, criminal or any disciplinary proceedings
initiated or finalized, participated in agitation or any Political Organization,
candidature in election for parliament / State Legislature / Local Bodies, etc., if
any, should also be furnished to the Guidance at the time of application, i.e., the

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 details thereof. original of the judgement of Acquittals, order / or G. O. dropping
further action in Departmental proceedings or any document that may prove the
suitability of such candidates for a Government appointment in such cases must be
produced at the stage/time of certificate verification / interview.
• Applications containing wrong claims relating to basic qualification / eligibility age
/ category of reservation / educational qualification will be liable for rejection.
• Words of masculine gender in these instructions should wherever the context so
requires be taken to include everyone.

LIST OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

(AS APPLICABLE)

• Printout of the valid interview Call Letter and application form

• Proof of date of birth (Birth Certificate issued by the competent Municipal
authorities or SSLC/X std. with DOB)
• Photo identity proof (with the photo of the candidate clearly visible) issued by the
competent authority viz., Aadhar Card/ Passport/ Electors Photo ID Card/ PAN Card
or Driving license. No other ID cards will be accepted.
• Mark-sheets & Certificate or 10th Std/HSC/Graduation or qualifying degree
examination etc.
• Candidates serving in Government/Quasi Govt. offices/Public Sector Undertakings
(including Nationalized Banks and Financial Institutions) are required to produce a
No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of attending the interview.
• Experience certificate
• Any other relevant documents in support of eligibility or evidence of past work
(write ups / proposals etc.)

Note: Non submission of requisite certificate/ documents by the candidate at the time
of interview will debar his/her candidature from further participation in the recruitment
process. Issuance of offer of appointment lies solely at the discretion of Guidance and its
decision will be final and binding.

IDENTITY VERIFICATION:

• The candidate’s identity will be verified with respect to his/her details on the call
letter, in the attendance list and requisite documents submitted.

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 • If identity of the candidate is in doubt, the candidate may not be allowed to appear
for the examination/interview. In case of candidates who have changed their name,
they will be allowed only if they produce original Gazette notification/their original
marriage certificate / affidavit in original.
• Candidates must note that the name as appearing on the call letter (provided
during the process of registration) should match the name as appearing on the
photo identity proof. Female candidates who have changed first/last/middle name
post marriage must take special note of this. If there is any mismatch between the
names indicated in the Call Letter and Photo Identity Proof, the candidate will not
be allowed to appear for the examination.

OTHER INSTRUCTIONS:

• Before applying for the post, the candidate should ensure that he/she fulfils the
eligibility and other norms mentioned in this notification. Candidates are therefore
advised to carefully read this notification and follow all the instructions given.
• A candidate’s admission to the examination/ interview and subsequent processes is
strictly provisional. The mere fact that the call letter(s)/provisional allotment has
been issued to the candidate does not imply that his/her candidature has been finally
cleared by the Guidance. Guidance would be free to reject any application, at any
stage of the process, cancel the candidature of the candidate in case it is detected
as any stage that a candidate does not fulfill the eligibility norms and/or that he/she
has furnished any incorrect/false/ information/ certificate / documents or has
suppressed any material fact(s). If candidature of any candidate is rejected for any
reason according to the terms and conditions of this notification, no further
representation in this regard will be entertained. If any of these shortcoming(s)
is/are detected after appointment in Guidance, his/her services are liable to be
summarily terminated.
• Decision of Guidance in all matters regarding eligibility of the candidate, the stages
at which such scrutiny of eligibility is to be undertaken, qualifications and other
eligibility norms, the documents to be produced for the purpose of conduct of
examination, interview, verification etc. and any other matter relating to
Recruitment Process will be final and binding on the candidate. No correspondence
and personal enquires shall be entertained by Guidance in this behalf.

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• Not more than one application should be submitted by the candidate. In case of
multiple applications only the latest valid (submitted) application will be retained.
• Any dispute arising out of the notification including the recruitment process shall be
subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts situated in Chennai.
• Any canvassing or creating influence for undue advantage shall lead to
disqualification from the Recruitment Process.
• Any request for change of address, details mentioned in the submitted application
will not be entertained subsequently.
• A candidate should ensure that the signatures appended by him /her in all the places
viz. in his /her call letter, attendance sheet, etc. and in all correspondence with the
Guidance in future should be identical and there should be no variation of any kind.
• A recent recognizable photograph MUST be uploaded by the candidate in the online
application and the candidate should ensure that copies of the same are retained for
use at various stages of the process. Failure to produce the same photograph at
various stages of the process or doubt about identity at any stage could lead to
disqualification.
• Candidates will have to appear for the examination/ interview at their own expense.
• Appointment of selected candidates is subject to his/her being declared medically fit
and as per other requirements of Guidance as mentioned in this notification and
subject to service and conduct rules of Guidance, as decided by the Governing Body.
• Guidance reserves the right to reschedule/ change (cancel/modify/add) any of the
criteria, conduct of the examination/interview/method of selection and provisional
allotment etc.
• Intimations will be sent to the applicants by SMS or email only to the primary mobile
number or email respectively mentioned in the application form submitted by the
candidates. Hence, the applicant shall enter valid and functional mobile number and
email ID.
• Appropriate action against the candidates found guilty of misconduct/ use of unfair
means will be taken as per the norms of the Guidance.
• Guidance shall not be responsible if the information /intimation do not reach
candidates in case of change in the mobile number, technical fault or otherwise,
beyond the control of the Guidance and the candidates are advised to keep a close
watch on our authorized website for latest updates, till the recruitment process gets
completed.

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 • Guidance reserves the right to alter the Designation/ Pay range based on the skillset
of the candidates.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• All further announcements/details pertaining to this process will only be published

in the authorised website www.investingintamilnadu.com from time to time.
• The above post, corresponding job description and number of vacancies are subject
to change from time to time depending upon the evolving need of the organization.
So, you are advised to keep visiting the website for current vacancies and position.

Date: 14.03.2022 MD & CEO,

Place: Chennai - 600018 GUIDANCE

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 Annexure I

Recruitment Notification: Admin/HR/9/2022

For Office Use Only
Date of Receipt:
Application for the post of:
Application Number:
Details
Name
Gender

Date of Birth

Nationality
Primary Mobile number
Alternate Mobile number

Primary E-mail

Current Address

Permanent Address

Education Qualifications

% of
marks Board / State /
Qualification Year of Graduation Institution
or University Country
GPA

Undergraduate
Degree

Post Graduate
Degree

Others

Other Skills / Certifications

Awards

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 Speak

Languages known Read

Write

Work Experience

Name of the Organization Designation From To Annual Remuneration INR

References (Minimum three)

Name / Designation / Company

Extra-curricular activities

Notice Period in current organization

If offered the position, your earliest start date

(Mandatory response)

Expected Compensation for the position (Mandatory

response)

Willingness to relocate to Chennai (Yes/No)

(Mandatory response)

Recent passport size colour photograph Signature of the applicant

Date:

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