Market Research Specialist

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Ministry/Entity:                     Ministry of Industry & Commerce

Location:                                Kabul

Section:                                  Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) Tier 1 Project

No. of Vacancies:                   1

Base/Duration:                      Contract based (12 months)

Reporting to:                         Project Manager and Attaches Coordination Directorate

Salary:                                    As per NTA salary scale

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and identify 3 top products for export to specific export markets in coordination with the relevant MoIC and private sector departments
• Conduct research and identify prospective target consumer sections and estimate revenue, profit potential and market size;
• Conduct research and analyze market trends to determine market needs;
• Conduct research on transport options, estimated transport cost and do cost-benefit analysis
• Conduct research on tariff and non-tariff barriers of the target countries
• Find out and report the requirements for the exports, including the health and other certificates and also delivery arrangement requirements
• Find out and report the customs clearance procedures for the products and target countries
• Recommend solutions and identify marketing strategies to maintain competitive market benefits;
• Seek and provide information to help the MoIC determine exporters’ position in the marketplace;
• Gather data on competitors and analyse their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution;
• Analyze the financial viability of the export markets by using a template pro-forma. Create “what-if” scenarios for exports. Make recommendations on the targeted export markets to MoIC senior management;
• Conduct extensive and continued consultation with the private sector and exporters
• Develop step-by-step and detailed export manuals for each of the products and their targeted countries in National Languages and English, using pictures, charts and tables

Education, Experience & Skills

Education

• Minimum bachelor degree in economics, business administration, finance, mathematics, agriculture or related field. Master degree is preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing and export-related activities, or research, finance, and similar fields. Work experience with private sector is desirable.

Skills

• Ability to design and implement specific research methods such as questionnaires or interviews
• Ability to carry out quantitative and/or qualitative researches, and accuracy and attention to detail
• Commercial and international market trends awareness
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Confident presentation skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in complex and cross-cultural teams/environment;
• Ability to take a business problem and identify a primary solution based on market research;
• Familiarity with public sector procedures;
• Willingness to undertake extensive consultations with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders (and engage virtually as necessary);
• Ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders, including with AfT team, MoIC departments, external government bodies, the private sector, and international stakeholders
• Ability to use common computer software, including email, MS Office, and develop databases in excel
• Ability to take initiative to reach objectives
• Excellent communication skills in English, Dari/Pashto
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Submission guideline:

Qualified candidates may submit their application including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae via email to eif.moic@gmail.com and cc Coordination.ad@moci.gov.af  before 27/02/2021.

Kindly indicate position title (Market Research Specialist) in the subject line when applying.

Submission Emails:

eif.moic@gmail.com

Coordination.ad@moci.gov.af

Deadline: 27/02/2021

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