<div> About the role BURN Manufacturing is the leading clean cooking company in Africa, producing high-efficiency biomass and LPG stoves for regional and global markets. As BURN expands its B2B operations across West and Central Africa, the company aims to identify financially capable and strategically aligned partners who can act as exclusive importers and distributors of its biomass and LPG cookers.   Additionally, for LPG products, BURN seeks to deepen its understanding of the competitive landscape, including key brands, private-label products, major wholesalers, and import dynamics. This will support the company’s market-entry strategy and potential OEM collaboration opportunities from its factories in Kenya and Nigeria.   This 1.5 - month consultancy will provide essential field-based market intelligence to inform partner selection, commercial planning, pricing strategy, and distribution setup in Cameroon. Objectives of the assignment. The consultancy aims to conduct a structured market research study to: <ol><li>Map the LPG cooker distribution ecosystem, including brands, retailers, wholesalers, importers, and pricing structures. </li></ol><ol><li>Identify and profile credible partners for biomass and LPG cooker distribution in the assigned market. </li></ol>Duties and Responsibilities The consultant will undertake the following activities: A. LPG Cooker Distribution Study <ul><li>Conduct market and shop visits across general trade and modern retail. </li></ul><ul><li>Identify major LPG tabletop cooker brands and document product characteristics. </li></ul><ul><li>Map retailers, wholesalers, sub-distributors, and importers, including GPS locations and contact persons. </li></ul><ul><li>Gather and validate pricing across all stages of the value chain (importer → wholesaler → retailer → consumer). </li></ul><ul><li>Profile key actors with details on portfolios, sourcing, financial capacity, geographic reach, and reputation. </li></ul><ul><li>Capture geo-tagged photographic evidence. </li></ul><ul><li>Identify strategic leads and opportunities relevant to BURN. </li></ul>B. Biomass Stove Partner Mapping <ul><li>Identify and profile importers/wholesalers of small appliances, cookware, hardware, and related FMCG products. </li></ul><ul><li>Capture decision-maker contacts and assess financial capacity, logistics networks, and category diversification. </li></ul><ul><li>Evaluate partner suitability based on distribution reach, operational reputation, and strategic alignment with BURN. </li></ul><ul><li>Recommend priority partners for BURN’s market expansion. </li></ul>Methodology The study will be conducted primarily through fieldwork due to the limited online footprint of general trade actors in both markets. The consultant will use BURN’s standardized templates for data collection, GPS tagging, and photo documentation. Data collection will include in-person interviews, market observations, shop audits, pricing validation, and triangulation across multiple sources.   Supplementary desk research may be used to review import regulations, tariffs, and relevant government policies. The consultant will coordinate regularly with BURN’s Nairobi HQ for guidance and quality assurance.   Deliverables The consultant is expected to submit the following: <ul><li>Weekly progress reports summarizing visited areas, actors engaged, findings, and challenges. </li></ul><ul><li>A final Excel database containing all contacts, GPS locations, product photos, pricing, and actor profiles. </li></ul><ul><li>A 10–15 slide PowerPoint report summarizing key insights, market structure, competitor analysis, partner mapping, and recommendations. </li></ul><ul><li>A final presentation and debrief session to BURN’s Nairobi-based commercial team. </li></ul>Reporting and Supervision The consultant will report to a member of the B2B Partnerships and Business Development at BURN Manufacturing headquarters in Nairobi. Duration and Location The assignment will run for 30–45 days starting January 2026. The role may not include extensive local travel within the assigned country, as focus should be on the main economic hub ( Douala / Yaounde). Skills and Experience<ul><li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify;">Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. </li><li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify;">2–7 years of experience in sales, trade marketing, market development, FMCG distribution, or retail audits. </li><li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify;">Strong understanding of general trade distribution structures. </li><li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify;">Proven experience in field-based research or trade mapping. </li><li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify;">Strong analytical and reporting skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. </li><li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify;">Access to a smartphone capable of geo-tagging and high-quality photo capture. </li><li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify;">Bilingual proficiency in English and French is highly desirable.</li></ul> Please ensure your application is submitted in PDF format and written in English.                                              Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).   </div>

BURN is working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world&rsquo;s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&amp;D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. Our team &ndash; half of whom are women &ndash; produces and sells over 200,000 stoves per month at our solar-powered facility in Kenya. The company was founded by CEO Peter Scott, who is recognised as the global leader in cookstove commercialisation. BURN has received recognition for its cutting-edge innovation and environmental &amp; social impact from, among others Bloomberg New Energy Finance Award, Global Leap Awards, and Ashden International. BURN is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating the best workplace in the world. Visit BURN/careers if you would like to be part of a world-class team that is committed to making positive, measurable change for people, forests, and the climate.

Market Research Assistant

<div> About the role BURN Manufacturing is the leading clean cooking company in Africa, producing high-efficiency biomass and LPG stoves for regional and global markets. As BURN expands its B2B operations across West and Central Africa, the company aims to identify financially capable and strategically aligned partners who can act as exclusive importers and distributors of its biomass and LPG cookers. &nbsp; Additionally, for LPG products, BURN seeks to deepen its understanding of the competitive landscape, including key brands, private-label products, major wholesalers, and import dynamics. This will support the company’s market-entry strategy and potential OEM collaboration opportunities from its factories in Kenya and Nigeria. &nbsp; This 1.5 - month consultancy will provide essential field-based market intelligence to inform partner selection, commercial planning, pricing strategy, and distribution setup in Cameroon. Objectives of the assignment. The consultancy aims to conduct a structured market research study to: <ol><li>Map the LPG cooker distribution ecosystem, including brands, retailers, wholesalers, importers, and pricing structures. </li></ol><ol><li>Identify and profile credible partners for biomass and LPG cooker distribution in the assigned market. </li></ol>Duties and Responsibilities The consultant will undertake the following activities: A. LPG Cooker Distribution Study <ul><li>Conduct market and shop visits across general trade and modern retail. </li></ul><ul><li>Identify major LPG tabletop cooker brands and document product characteristics. </li></ul><ul><li>Map retailers, wholesalers, sub-distributors, and importers, including GPS locations and contact persons. </li></ul><ul><li>Gather and validate pricing across all stages of the value chain (importer → wholesaler → retailer → consumer). </li></ul><ul><li>Profile key actors with details on portfolios, sourcing, financial capacity, geographic reach, and reputation. </li></ul><ul><li>Capture geo-tagged photographic evidence. </li></ul><ul><li>Identify strategic leads and opportunities relevant to BURN. </li></ul>B. Biomass Stove Partner Mapping <ul><li>Identify and profile importers/wholesalers of small appliances, cookware, hardware, and related FMCG products. </li></ul><ul><li>Capture decision-maker contacts and assess financial capacity, logistics networks, and category diversification. </li></ul><ul><li>Evaluate partner suitability based on distribution reach, operational reputation, and strategic alignment with BURN. </li></ul><ul><li>Recommend priority partners for BURN’s market expansion. </li></ul>Methodology The study will be conducted primarily through fieldwork due to the limited online footprint of general trade actors in both markets. The consultant will use BURN’s standardized templates for data collection, GPS tagging, and photo documentation. Data collection will include in-person interviews, market observations, shop audits, pricing validation, and triangulation across multiple sources. &nbsp; Supplementary desk research may be used to review import regulations, tariffs, and relevant government policies. The consultant will coordinate regularly with BURN’s Nairobi HQ for guidance and quality assurance. &nbsp; Deliverables The consultant is expected to submit the following: <ul><li>Weekly progress reports summarizing visited areas, actors engaged, findings, and challenges. </li></ul><ul><li>A final Excel database containing all contacts, GPS locations, product photos, pricing, and actor profiles. </li></ul><ul><li>A 10–15 slide PowerPoint report summarizing key insights, market structure, competitor analysis, partner mapping, and recommendations. </li></ul><ul><li>A final presentation and debrief session to BURN’s Nairobi-based commercial team. </li></ul>Reporting and Supervision The consultant will report to a member of the B2B Partnerships and Business Development at BURN Manufacturing headquarters in Nairobi. Duration and Location The assignment will run for 30–45 days starting January 2026. The role may not include extensive local travel within the assigned country, as focus should be on the main economic hub ( Douala / Yaounde). Skills and Experience<ul><li>Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. </li><li>2–7 years of experience in sales, trade marketing, market development, FMCG distribution, or retail audits. </li><li>Strong understanding of general trade distribution structures. </li><li>Proven experience in field-based research or trade mapping. </li><li>Strong analytical and reporting skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. </li><li>Access to a smartphone capable of geo-tagging and high-quality photo capture. </li><li>Bilingual proficiency in English and French is highly desirable.</li></ul> Please ensure your application is submitted in PDF format and written in English. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees). &nbsp; </div>

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