Tasks

Develop policies
Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
Plan development projects
Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals
Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment
Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
Provide consulting services to government and other organizations
Conduct analytical marketing studies
Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends
Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals
Design market research questionnaires
Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects
Develop feasibility studies
Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.
Develop marketing strategies
Develop and implement business plans

Work conditions and physical capabilities