Trade Analyst at Welcome2Africa

Job Overview:

• Travel: Frequent travel required across Nigeria and internationally
• Availability: Full-time, with flexibility to work overtime and extended hours as needed

Position Overview:

The Trade Analyst will play a critical role in supporting W2A’s trade facilitation projects, with a focus on export operations, supplier sourcing, and coordination with laborers, field agents, warehouse teams, and logistics. The Analyst will also engage in market research, investor outreach, and building trade networks across our priority agricultural value chains—cocoa, maize, cassava, soybean, and rice.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier and Value Chain Development

1. Identify, assess, and build relationships with reliable suppliers in cocoa, maize, cassava, soybean, and rice value chains across Nigeria and West Africa.
2. Conduct supplier vetting, field visits, and facility inspections to ensure quality, compliance, and trade-readiness.
3. Work closely with field agents and cooperatives to secure and mobilize produce for export.

Support for Trade Projects

1. Actively support W2A’s trade facilitation projects, including:
   1. Coordinating the sourcing and aggregation of agricultural commodities.
   2. Working with laborers, field agents, warehouse staff, and logistics providers to ensure smooth project execution.
   3. Overseeing export documentation, packaging standards, and quality control processes.
   4. Supporting project planning, timelines, and execution for both domestic and international trade activities.

Market Research and Investment Engagement

1. Conduct in-depth market research to identify growth opportunities across agriculture, energy, maritime, and solid minerals.
2. Map emerging companies and buyers with trade and investment potential.
3. Maintain a database of verified suppliers, buyers, and trade partners.

Investor and Partner Outreach

1. Identify key networks, online forums, and platforms for outreach, targeting trade-focused and investment-ready groups.
2. Collaborate with communications and digital teams to develop and implement promotional strategies (e.g., newsletters, webinars, social media).
3. Develop and implement a structured follow-up plan with potential investors, ensuring timely communication and relationship building.

Stakeholder Management

1. Build strong relationships with government agencies, industry associations, and institutional partners.
2. Represent W2A at trade fairs, investor meetings, business missions, and stakeholder events.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, Economics, International Trade, or a related field.
2. 2–3 years of experience in trade facilitation, agribusiness, or supply chain management.
3. Strong understanding of agricultural export processes and West African commodity markets.
4. Hands-on experience working with suppliers, laborers, and field operations.
5. Excellent communication, analytical, and project coordination skills.
6. Willingness to travel frequently and work extended hours as needed.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tools; experience with Zoho tools is an advantage.

Benefits

1. Competitive salary plus performance incentives (Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
2. Comprehensive health coverage (HMO).
3. 13th-month performance bonus.
4. Performance based pay and bonuses
5. Free Mental Health checks
6. Learning and Development: Sponsored professional development training, workshops, and international exposure.
7. Growth opportunities: Direct involvement in expansion plans and the opportunity to shape W2A’s revenue strategy.
8. Access to global platforms and partnerships through trade and investment events across Africa and Europe.
9. Supportive, impact-driven work environment.