Market Economist & Strategy Analyst at NW Group

NW Group is a diversified holding company pioneering the next frontier of strategic investments across sustainability, energy, security, agriculture, and capital markets. Headquartered in Nigeria and operating across key regional corridors, and is the parent company of four high-impact subsidiaries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Market Economist & Strategy Analyst

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a skilled professional with expertise in economic research, market analysis, and strategic business development.
• The role blends market economics, value chain analysis, and opportunity identification to support the growth of a subsidiary within our group operating in the agribusiness sector.
• You will evaluate market trends, conduct in-depth value chain assessments, and develop actionable strategies to position our products and services competitively.
• Your insights will directly support partnership building, investment decisions, and expansion into new markets.
• The role also involves providing expert advisory on policy impacts, supply chain dynamics, and strategic initiatives that drive sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities
Economic Research & Market Analysis:

• Conduct research on agricultural markets, to identify trends, risk, opportunities.
• Conduct value chain analysis to uncover efficiency gaps and competitive advantages
• Analyze the economic viability of agricultural projects and interventions.
• Monitor global and local market dynamics, including supply-demand shifts and pricing trends.
• Provide data-driven economic forecasts to inform strategic decisions.

Strategic Advisory & Business Planning:

• Support the development of strategic initiatives, recommendations to strengthen market positioning and profitability.
• Provide data-driven forecasts and impact assessments for investment opportunities and partnership decisions.
• Translate complex economic insights into actionable business strategies.
• Evaluate the economic impact of new technologies, practices, and innovations and provide recommendations to adopt in growing and expanding the business.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure economic rationale supports business development efforts.

Policy & Regulatory Assessment:

• Analyze the impact of agricultural and economic policies on operations and growth.
• Monitor policy developments and advise on potential business risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with local and international trade standards.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with agronomists, business development teams, and external stakeholders.
• Present findings, reports, and economic insights to executive leadership and partners.
• Develop proposals, feasibility studies, and project evaluations.

Key Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics.
• Agribusiness and FMCG knowledge and experiences are an added advantage
• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in agricultural economics, strategy, or development-focused roles.
• Candidates must be based in Abuja.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of agribusiness markets, economic modeling, and value chain analysis.
• Proficient in statistical and econometric tools.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex economic data to non-technical stakeholders.

Strategic Thinking & Industry Insight:

• An understanding of agricultural development trends, policy environments, and rural economies.
• Proven ability to support strategic planning and investment analysis in an agricultural context.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Experience producing reports, policy briefs, and stakeholder presentations.

Salary
N200,000 - N300,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online