Logistics teams are responsible for market analysis to support programme decisions. Logistics works in collaboration with project teams to determine the functionality, capacity, accessibility and volatility of local markets and inform response options.
Generic responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall
be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.
1. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
2. Coordinate and implement NRC’s systems and procedures for market analyses
3. Provide trainings and support to logistics and project staff
4. Coordinate timely and effective market analysis and market monitoring providing findings
and recommendations to inform programme response decisions
5. Brief and coordinate staff conducting data collection
6. Collect and analyse data, and present findings in market analysis reports including market
functionality, capacity and volatility, and people’s safe access to markets
7. Contribute market insights to situational analysis informing the country strategy
8. Provide insights into systemic market weaknesses that NRC or other actors might be able to
address to strengthen markets
9. Ensure proper filing of all market analysis support documents
10. Perform other duties, as assigned by Line Manager
Specific responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.
To train staff on market analysis techniques in country office and other locations, including partners.
To monitor secondary information on markets and to be constantly aware of sources to extract data from.
To carry out rapid Market Analysis based on emergencies, with emphasis on Stoplight.
To carry out longer term Market Analysis based on longer term projects – MSMA
To prepare necessary reports relating to analysis and organise necessary meetings regarding the analysis.
To assist the logistics manager in budget preparation and to act as a link for programme in obtaining pricing information.
To co-ordinate and work with other organisations/partners to obtain data relating to market analysis.
To assist in preparation of procurement processes, from the aspect of confirming prices and to obtain necessary information linked to formulation of purchase requisitions, if requested to do so.
To confirm data relating to market changes (supply/prices) if requested to do so by Logistics Manager.
To attend Cluster Meetings relating to Market Analysis/Cash/In Kind Distributions. Aim is to interact with other organisations for sharing of info
Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
Documented professional experience in either of the following:
o market analysis for humanitarian programmes with good working knowledge of supply
chain, humanitarian operations and key institutional donors
o managing product development and marketing with good working knowledge of local
market dynamics
Knowledge of market analysis tools and approaches
Experience of data collection, analysis and report writing
Highly organized with strong analytical and data management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A high level of computer literacy including advanced excel, experience of data collection
software is an advantage
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of the humanitarian context and markets in Sudan and surrounding areas close to
the borders
Fluency in English and Arabic both written and verbal (working language of office).
Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency
Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
Planning and delivering results
Working with people
Analysing
Communicating with impact and respect
Initiating action and change
Influencing
Handling insecure environments