Market Intelligence Officer

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Job Description

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