Research Associate for Kenya's Nirobi Processed Food and FMCG products
Budget: ₹1,500 – ₹12,500 INR
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
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