AGRI Market Linkages Analyst in DAI Global LLC

Office in Kyiv

Resume submission process

All candidates must send a cover letter and an up-to-date resume (no more four pages) exclusively in English to the e-mail address [email protected]. Only selected candidates with relevant work experience will be invited to an interview.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Ukraine's efforts to win the future - leaving the full-scale war unleashed by Russia ready to accelerate its development as a sovereign, independent, democratic and prosperous state –  require a dynamic, inclusive economic recovery. Thanks to the partnership with the government and the active involvement of the private sector, the USAID Project has been supporting the economic growth and sustainability of Ukraine since 2018. After Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the subsequent occupation of part of Ukraine, the USAID Project shifted the focus of its activities from the east of Ukraine to the development priorities of the entire country, which correspond to its urgent needs to improve export logistics and infrastructure.

GRAIN EXPORT LOGISTICS SUPPORT WITHIN THE INITIATIVE "AGRI-UKRAINE"

The "Economic Support of Ukraine" project is one of the key partners of USAID implementing the "Development of Agricultural Sustainability (hereinafter - AGRI-Ukraine)" initiative, the budget of which is 350 million dollars. This initiative was launched in 2022 with the aim of developing grain exports from Ukraine and overcoming the global food crisis, which was deepened by the war. As part of the AGRI-Ukraine initiative, the "Economic Support of Ukraine" project cooperates with state and private companies, investing in the transportation and transshipment of critically needed grain products.

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT

The "Economic Support of Ukraine" also directly supports the Government of Ukraine, including the State Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (SARDI), the State Customs Service and Ukrainian Railways, in the modernization of 42 Ukrainian checkpoints (BCP). Modern and more efficient border infrastructure and customs procedures will reduce export costs and increase export capacity, allowing Ukraine to scale trade and advance towards EU integration.

About the position

The AGRI Market Relations Analyst is responsible for transforming raw data into business insights useful for decision-making, providing colleagues with the necessary data and information needed to effectively develop market relations between Ukrainian agricultural exporters and international buyers, thereby contributing to increasing the efficiency and productivity of exports. The AGRI Market Relations Analyst is expected to have strong logical thinking and business intelligence skills. The ability to communicate effectively is extremely important. The selected candidate must also ensure that activities are delivered on schedule, with accuracy and of the highest quality, and monitor and report on their progress. The AGRI Market Relations Analyst is based in Kyiv and reports to the Senior Coordinatororu on issues of international market relations.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the project's core data set, generating reports and correcting any data issues that may arise:

• Collection and analysis of data from all possible sources
< li>Interpretation of collected data
• Preparation and submission of reports
• Identification of patterns and trends in the analyzed data
• Assistance in the preparation of presentations and event backgrounds

Other:

• Collection and provision of data, analytics, reports, presentations as requested. 
• Reviewing and analyzing market reports to provide clear and timely information for prompt decision-making.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and records.
• Preparing accurate and timely reports and other project/administrative documentation as needed.

Qualification:

• At least one year of experience in the private sector with data analysis and reporting. 
• Bachelor's/Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, data management or related fields
• Experience with office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Knowledge of dashboards and BI tools will be an advantage.
• Approaches tasks from a problem-solving perspective, with attention to detail, ability to manage his time, good communication skills, ability to find a common language with people at all levels of the organization .
• Ability to work independently and in close collaboration with a team remotely. Ability to work cross-functionally and internationally.
• Energetic, visionary and creative individual with high ethical standards and appropriate professional image.
• Well organized and self-directed individual with strong technical skills, analytical skills, judgment and a strong operational focus.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously. Ability to plan and meet specific deadlines.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills - fluent in English and Ukrainian, both spoken and written.

WE WE OFFER

Duration of the employment contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Benefits package:

• 28 calendar days of annual leave;
• 10 days of paid sick leave per year;
• Health insurance for ERA employees and their families;
• Life insurance for ERA employees and one family member;
• All travel expenses covered;
• Military booking is possible and provided if you are on eligible military registration

Start date: September 2024

All qualified applicants will be eligible for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or vet statusерана. 

Кінцевий термін подання резюме: 2 вересня 2024 року.

ERA BACKGROUND 

Ukraine’s efforts to win the future – emerging from Russia’s full-scale war ready to accelerate its development as a sovereign, independent, democratic, and prosperous state – require a dynamic, inclusive economic recovery. Through partnerships with the government and robust private sector engagement, ERA has supported economic growth and resilience in Ukraine since 2018. Following Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and subsequent occupation of the part of Ukraine, ERA shifted from its focus on Eastern Ukraine to cover development priorities across the country that address Ukraine’s urgent needs in export logistics and infrastructural improvements.

 

AGRI-UKRAINE GRAIN EXPORT LOGISTICS

USAID’s Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) is one of USAID’s core partners implementing the $350 million Agriculture Resilience Initiative – Ukraine (AGRI-Ukraine) that was established in 2022 to bolster Ukrainian agricultural exports and alleviate the global food security crisis exacerbated by the war. Under AGRI-Ukraine, ERA partners with public and private companies to complement and leverage urgently-needed grain transportation and transshipment investments.

 

INFRASTRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS 

ERA also directly supports the Government of Ukraine, including the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (SARDI), the State Customs Service and Ukrainian Railways, to upgrade 42 of Ukraine’s border crossing points (BCPs). Modern and more efficient border infrastructure and customs procedures will reduce export costs and increase export capacity, enabling Ukraine to scale trade and advance its path to EU integration.

About the job

The AGRI Market Linkages Analyst is responsible for transforming raw data into business insights that are useful for decision making, providing colleagues with the necessary data and information needed to effectively develop market linkages between Ukrainian Agriculture Commodity exporters and international commodity buyer, thereby helping to enhance export performance and productivity. AGRI Market Linkages Analyst is expected to have strong logical reasoning skills and business intelligence. The ability to communicate effectively is essential. The selected candidate shall also ensure the activities are implemented according to schedule, accuracy and to the best quality, and for monitoring and reporting on their progress. The AGRI Market Linkages Analyst is based Kyiv and reports to International Market Linkages Senior Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the master data set of the project, generate reports and correct any data issues and problems that may arise.

• Gathering and analyzing data from all possible sources
• Interpreting gathered data
• Preparing and submitting reports 
• Finding patterns and trendsin the analyzed data
• Assist in preparing presentations and activities backgrounds

 

Other

• Collect and provide data, analysis, reports, presentations as per requests. 
• Review and analyze market reports to ensure clear and timely information is provided for prompt decision-making.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports and other project/administrative documentation as required.

 

About you

• At least one year's private sector experience with data analysis and reporting. 
• BSc/BA in Economics, Statistics, Data Management or a related field
• Proficiency in office software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.). BI dashboards and tools would be a plus.
• Brings Problem-solving attitude to assigned tasks, with attention to detail, good time-management abilities, good communication skills, and can relate to people at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work independently and in close cooperation with a team remotely. Ability to work cross-functionally and internationally.
• An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• A well-organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus.
• Multitask and manage a variety of tasks and initiatives simultaneously. Ability to plan and meet specific deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - Fluent English and Ukrainian communication skills, both oral and written. 

WE OFFER

Contract length: 12-month employment agreement with a possibility of extension.

Benefits Package:

• 28 calendar days of annual leave
• 10 days of internal well-being paid leave per annum
• Medical Insurance for ERA staff and their families
• Life Insurance for ERA staff
• Coverage of all expenses for the business trips
• Military reservation is possible and granted if you are on a relevant military register

Start date: September 2024

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English to [email protected] 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

Closing date for applications: September 2, 2024.

For further information about DAI GLOBAL LLC, please consult our website era-ukraine.org.ua.