Supply Chain Casual Worker (Market Analysis) - Sokoto
Support the Supply Chain Unit in conducting market analysis and maintaining price lists.
Overview
Support the Supply Chain Unit in conducting market analysis and maintaining price lists.
You have:
- Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics, Economics, or related field.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in market analysis, price verification, or market assessments, preferably within NGOs, INGOs, or humanitarian/development contexts.
- Demonstrated experience in collecting and analyzing market price data for goods and services in support of procurement or program implementation.
- Strong data collection and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Contract
This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.
Position Title: Casual Worker – Supply Chain Market Analysis Department: Supply Chain Location: Sokoto Reporting to: Supply Chain Team Leader
Objective
To support the Supply Chain Unit in conducting regular and systematic market analysis, maintaining updated price lists, and ensuring all procurement activities are backed by reliable market data.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular market surveys for goods and services across assigned categories.
- Collect, verify, and analyze price information from multiple sources, including local vendors, retailers, online platforms, other NGOs and existing supplier networks within the Geographical Location.
- Support the development and updating of standardized price lists.
- Utilize approved market analysis templates for all assignments.
- Ensure all market analysis documentation is properly compiled.
- Assist in validating Purchase Requisition (PR) unit costs against current market prices.
- Liaise with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotations and market intelligence.
- Maintain organized records of all collected data for audit and reference purposes.
Deliverables
- Updated market price database on a regular basis.
- Completed market analysis reports using standard templates.
summary reports highlighting price trends and variances.
Duration
The engagement will be based on needs.
Reporting Line
The Casual Market Analysis Assistant will report directly to the Supply Chain Team Leader.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics, Economics, or related field.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in market analysis, price verification, or market assessments, preferably within NGOs, INGOs, or humanitarian/development contexts.
- Demonstrated experience in collecting and analyzing market price data for goods and services in support of procurement or program implementation.
- Strong data collection and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
We offer
Level: Group A (Skilled Worker)
Start date: As soon as possible.
Location of Work: Within Sokoto
Application process
- All applicants should submit their Cover letter & CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
- All interested candidates should submit a copy of their C.V to DRC Office Sokoto state, @ Bafarawa Estate, behind Doctor’s house, beside Transformer Sokoto on or before Closing date for application deadline 15th May 2026****.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you conducted a market analysis? | The interviewer is assessing your practical experience with market analysis. | Provide a detailed account of your role, the methodologies used, and the outcomes. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of the data you collect? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your data validation processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software do you use for data analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced in market data collection and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach creating a standardized price list? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an instance where your analysis impacted a procurement decision? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with liaising with vendors and suppliers? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain organized records of collected data? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |