Trade Analyst

About Welcome2Africa International (W2A): Welcome2Africa International is a trade and investment facilitation company committed to transforming Africa’s key sectors—agriculture, energy, maritime, and solid minerals—by creating viable partnerships, facilitating investments, and supporting scalable ventures. As we expand our footprint in trade facilitation, we are seeking a highly motivated Trade Analyst to help us grow and professionalize our trade operations. Job Overview: Location: Must be based in Abuja, Nigeria 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 Identify, assess, and build relationships with reliable suppliers in cocoa, maize, cassava, soybean, and rice value chains across Nigeria and West Africa. Conduct supplier vetting, field visits, and facility inspections to ensure quality, compliance, and trade-readiness. Work closely with field agents and cooperatives to secure and mobilize produce for export. Support for Trade Projects Actively support W2A’s trade facilitation projects, including: Coordinating the sourcing and aggregation of agricultural commodities. Working with laborers, field agents, warehouse staff, and logistics providers to ensure smooth project execution. Overseeing export documentation, packaging standards, and quality control processes. Supporting project planning, timelines, and execution for both domestic and international trade activities. Market Research and Investment Engagement Conduct in-depth market research to identify growth opportunities across agriculture, energy, maritime, and solid minerals. Map emerging companies and buyers with trade and investment potential. Maintain a database of verified suppliers, buyers, and trade partners. Investor and Partner Outreach Identify key networks, online forums, and platforms for outreach, targeting trade-focused and investment-ready groups. Collaborate with communications and digital teams to develop and implement promotional strategies (e.g., newsletters, webinars, social media). Develop and implement a structured follow-up plan with potential investors, ensuring timely communication and relationship building. Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with government agencies, industry associations, and institutional partners. Represent W2A at trade fairs, investor meetings, business missions, and stakeholder events. How to apply To apply for this position, please follow these steps:

1. Ensure you're based in Abuja and available for a physical interview.
2. Review the full job description and requirements via the link below.
3. Complete the application form and submit it through the same link.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a physical interview, and may be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.