Jr. Fertilizer Market Analyst-Kenya at International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)

The main tasks of the Jr.

• Main activities:
  • Assist in collection and processing of fertilizer production, trade, and consumption data
  • In consultation with the senior analyst, assist in facilitation/organizing of Fertilizer technical working group, (FTWG) statistics validation workshops
  • Assist to collect, analyze, and disseminate relevant fertilizer market information such as fertilizer business and product directories, production capacities, public and private tenders, policies, and regulations etc.
  • Assist in developing write ups on market players, cross border trade and new fertilizer projects in the country/region.
  • Assist in providing monthly/quarterly updates on AFO’s East and Southern countries for the Africa Fertilizer Watch on measures with direct impact on fertilizer flow in the region, along the supply chain, from port to farms.
  • Assist in collection and reporting on fertilizer retail price and market comments monthly for one of AFO’s monthly publication (FertiNews)
  • Assist in updating and developing fertilizer cost chain build ups and process maps
  • Other duties as advised by the Fertilizer Market Analyst and the AFO Program manager.

Supervision

• The Junior Fertilizer Market Analyst will report to Fertilizer Market Analyst(s) and be supervised by the AFO Program Manager.

Place of work

• The Jr. Fertilizer market analyst will be based in Kenya, Nairobi, but should be available to travel within the country and in Africa when called upon to.

Funding

• This position is funded for the contracting period by BMGF and IFA

Required Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural economics, or any related fields.
• Relevant work experience of 2-4 years in data management and analysis. Fertilizer specific data management is a desirable advantage.
• Good knowledge of Fertilizer market in Kenya and Eastern Africa fertilizer industry is mandatory.
• Excellent writing, reporting and oral communication skills
• Must possess deductive reasoning skills and be able to analyze and synthesize information for problem solving.
• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email software, internet searching, and other programs required