Research Associate for Kenya's Nairobi Processed Food and FMCG products

Location: Nairobi, Kenya (On-ground / Field-based) Engagement Type: Part-time / Freelance / Contract Compensation: Up to 14,000 Kenyan Shilling for this job (fixed) About the Role We are an India-based export business exploring processed food and FMCG products for export to Kenya. This role is pure ground research, not desk research. Your findings will directly decide what products get imported and launched, so accuracy matters more than fancy reports. Key Objective To identify high-demand, commercially viable processed food and FMCG products in Nairobi that can be successfully imported from India. Key Responsibilities 1. Market Observation & Store Research Visit local supermarkets, wholesalers, distributors, and local stores in Nairobi Identify: Fast-moving processed food & FMCG products Shelf space dominance by brand/country Price ranges (retail & wholesale) 2. Product-Level Data Collection For each shortlisted product: Product name & category Brand(s) available Country of origin Retail & wholesale pricing Pack sizes & variants Estimated demand (fast / medium / slow moving) 3. Distributor & Trader Inputs Speak with: Importers Wholesalers Distributors Collect insights on: High-demand products Supply gaps Indian product perception Price sensitivity Payment practices 4. Competition Mapping Identify top exporting countries to Kenya for identified products (China, UAE, Turkey, South Africa, etc.) Note Indian presence (if any) and gaps 5. Regulatory Awareness (Basic) Identify if products need: Special food approvals Certifications Labeling requirements (No legal expertise required—only practical observations) Deliverables Daily structured updates (WhatsApp / Google Sheet) Daily summary report covering: Top viable products Price bands Demand strength Import feasibility (ground reality) Who We Are Looking For Mandatory: Based in Nairobi Comfortable visiting markets and talking to traders Can observe, ask questions, and report honestly Basic English communication Smartphone + internet access Preferred (Not Mandatory) Students or freshers Who Should NOT Apply People looking for desk-only or academic research Those unwilling to visit markets physically Anyone expecting commission or sales role People who inflate data or copy internet reports Why This Role Matters Your research directly influences real import decisions Long-term association possible if work quality is strong Opportunity to grow into a country research lead

Project ID: 40218818