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.

Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
Coordinate and implement NRC’s systems and procedures for market analyses
Provide trainings and support to logistics and project staff
Coordinate timely and effective market analysis and market monitoring providing findings
and recommendations to inform programme response decisions
Brief and coordinate staff conducting data collection
Collect and analyse data, and present findings in market analysis reports including market
functionality, capacity and volatility, and people’s safe access to markets
Contribute market insights to situational analysis informing the country strategy
Provide insights into systemic market weaknesses that NRC or other actors might be able to
address to strengthen markets
Ensure proper filing of all market analysis support documents
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 coordinate 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/priceif 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 offic.

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