Trade Analyst at Welcome2Africa

ROLE PURPOSE

• The Trade Analyst is responsible for providing data-driven insights, market intelligence, and performance reporting to support Welcome2Africa International (W2A) Trade’s export operations, trade facilitation activities, and global buyer–seller matchmaking. The role ensures accurate tracking of volumes, values, margins, and KPIs to enable informed decision-making and efficient trade execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Trade Data & Market Analysis

• Conduct market research on agricultural and solid mineral commodities, with primary focus on cocoa and cocoa derivatives.
• Track global price trends, buyer demand, and export market requirements.
• Analyze trade opportunities and provide recommendations to support deal structuring and negotiations.

KPI Tracking & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly performance against the Trade Department’s KPIs.
• Track cocoa nibs aggregation volumes, export readiness, trade values, and conversion rates.
• Maintain accurate performance dashboards for internal review and management reporting.

CRM & Database Management

• Maintain and update the Trade CRM, including suppliers, buyers, exporters, and partners.
• Track buyer–seller matchmaking pipelines, deal status, LOIs, and conversion progress.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across all trade records.

Reporting & Documentation Support

• Prepare daily summaries, weekly dashboards, and monthly trade reports for management.
• Support margin analysis, cost tracking, and profitability reporting for cocoa nibs exports.
• Assist in preparing donor, partner, and internal performance reports where required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Agriculture, International Trade, or related field
• 1-2 years’ experience in trade analysis, market research, supply chain, or export operations
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Experience with CRM systems, Excel, and reporting tools
• Understanding of export processes and commodity trade is an advantage

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to interpret trade and market data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet reporting deadlines
• Professional integrity and confidentiality.