Market Intelligence Officer (AfCDC)

Support Africa CDC's procurement decisions and enhance supply chain efficiency.

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Application deadline 10 months ago: Monday 11 Aug 2025 at 21:10 UTC

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Overview

Support Africa CDC's procurement decisions and enhance supply chain efficiency.

You have:

  • Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in market research, market intelligence, supply chain management, or procurement.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in market research, market intelligence, supply chain management, or procurement.
  • Experience in the health sector, particularly in the procurement of medical products and health commodities, is highly desirable.
  • Experience working in an international organization or public health environment.
  • Proficiency in any of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Kiswahili and Spanish) and working knowledge in other AU Languages will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and market intelligence platforms.
  • Ability to manage logistics during health emergencies and rapid deployments.
  • Capacity to analyze logistics performance data and optimize delivery operations.

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 82,917 USD and 112,621 USD.

Salary for a P-2 contract in Ethiopia

The international rate of 57,661 USD, with an additional 43.8% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.

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Job Description

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    Job Title: Market Intelligence Officer (AfCDC)

    Posting Start Date: 7/11/25

Job Description: AU Values

• Respect for Diversity and Teamwork • Think Africa Above all • Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality • Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing

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Organization Information

Reports to: Head of Supply Chain Division Directorate/Department: Administration Division: Supply Chain Division Number of Direct Reports: 0 Number of Indirect Reports: 0 Job Grade: P2 Step 5 Contract Type: Fixed Term Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

This role is critical to ensuring informed procurement decisions, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and optimizing resource allocation across Africa CDC Member States.

Main Functions

The Market Intelligence Officer will support the Africa CDC Supply Chain Division in strengthening the pooled procurement mechanism through robust market analysis and intelligence. This role is critical to ensuring informed procurement decisions, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and optimizing resource allocation across Africa CDC Member States.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the procurement of medical products, health commodities, and related services.
  • Develop and maintain a market intelligence database to support evidence-based decision-making for the pooled procurement mechanism.
  • Analyze supplier capabilities, pricing strategies, and competitive landscapes to inform procurement strategies.
  • Provide timely and actionable market insights to support strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, finance, and technical teams, to align market intelligence with organizational objectives.
  • Support the development of risk mitigation strategies related to supply chain disruptions and market volatility.
  • Monitor global and regional supply chain dynamics, regulatory changes, and geopolitical factors impacting procurement activities.
  • Prepare regular reports, presentations, and briefing materials for senior management and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to capacity-building initiatives for Member States in market analysis and procurement planning.
  • Any other related assignments may be assigned by supervisors.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in market research, market intelligence, supply chain management, or procurement.

Or

A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in market research, market intelligence, supply chain management, or procurement.

  • Experience in the health sector, particularly in the procurement of medical products and health commodities, is highly desirable
  • Experience working in an international organization or public health environment

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in any of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Kiswahili and Spanish) and working knowledge in other AU Languages will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and market intelligence platforms.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-drive Ability to manage logistics during health emergencies and rapid deployments.
  • Skilled in organizing complex logistics activities across multiple countries.
  • Clear and effective communication with internal teams, vendors, and national authorities.
  • Capacity to analyze logistics performance data and optimize delivery operations.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office and logistics/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, WMS).
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and respond flexibly to evolving needs

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight

Developing Others

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Building Relationship

Foster Accountability Culture

.Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking

Job Knowledge and Information Sharing

Drive for Results

Continuous Improvement Orientation

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TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

Africa CDC is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES: Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 85,212.07 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 66,751.81 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than August 11, 2025, 11h59 p.m. EAT. -Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. -Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise. -The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. -Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include: Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, and Somalia.

Requisition ID: 2786

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where your market analysis influenced a procurement decision? This question assesses your analytical skills and impact on decision-making. Provide a specific example, detailing your analysis and the outcome.
How do you prioritize competing demands in a procurement environment? This question evaluates your organizational and time management skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for effective communication with stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with risk management in supply chain operations. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or software do you use for data analysis in procurement? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you managed logistics in a challenging environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What trends do you see impacting supply chain management in the next few years? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated on market trends and supplier capabilities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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