Organisation Summary

The Fijian Competition & Consumer Commission (FCCC) is an independent statutory body established under Section 7 of the FCCC Act 2010 that promotes effective competition and informed markets, encourages fair trading, protects consumers and businesses from restrictive practices, controls prices of regulated industries and other markets where competition is lessened or limited.

Purpose & Nature of Role

The Market Analyst - Pricing, Policy & Planning is responsible for providing market analysis, relevant market audit to ensure compliance and pricing activities and insight for policy evaluation and to support decision making. The incumbent will be required to carry out daily analysis of submissions, detailed market research, selected audit activities, monitoring as well as supporting projects to ensure fulfilment of the requirements of the department role. The Market Analyst - Pricing, Policy & Planning will also be involved in drafting and vetting information papers, research papers, articles and guidelines relating to market studies, policy analysis and implementations and project deliverable. 

Key Results Areas (KRAs)

• Achievement of Targeted Outputs as per Department Plan.
• Implementations of Policy recommendations.
• Achievement of the turnaround processing time of price review as per SOP.
• Contribute to the accurate & timely deliverables of reports (Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Report).
• Maintain the turnaround time for tasks given by Management.
• Information Papers to be prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to the requirements of the FCCC Act 2010.
• Ensure FCCC’s values are maintained and adhered to at all times.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Senior Market Analyst in the deliverables of the Department Output.
• Conduct market analysis in relation to both the regulated & non-regulated market
• Determine the prices of regulated products and services.
• Collect and analyses information relevant to research activities assigned using a variety of research techniques and business applications, ensuring that statistical accuracy is valid;
• Perform costing and pricing analysis of price control items & industries.
• Monitor changes in the international environment that will affect the local prices.
• Administer any breaches under the Fijian Competition & Consumer Commission Act 2010
• Conduct operational, financial and efficiency audits of firms whose products are subject to Price Control
• Assist in the preparation of necessary papers with appropriate recommendations in relation to price regulations, consumers issues.
• Draft Commission Information papers, research reports, articles and other materials relating to but not limited to price surveys and processing of price submissions
• Implementing state principles, policies, laws and regulations regarding prices.
• Conduct Audit and site visits and case studies of the department issues relevant to the job requirements.
• To attend formal and informal meetings, liaising with external partners, customer groups and internal working groups as required, identifying and communicating issues and presenting findings as appropriate.
• Assist monitoring team in field inspection as the need arises.
• Prepare and submit reports and periodic reports as required and assist in ensuring that the relevant departmental targets are completed on time in accordance with established procedure.
• Ensure all Occupational Health & Safety procedures are followed according to the Health and Safety At Work Act 1996 while carrying out hazardous work outside or within the Office Premises.
• Ensure all the hazards concerning the area of work are highlighted prior to the Department Manager.
• Ensure Innovation and continuous improvement and business excellence strategies are implemented on a random basis to achieve the desired outcome of FCCC. Carry out any other duties as and when required that may be assigned by the Supervisor within the Scope of Market Analyst Pricing, Policy & Planning.

Qualification

Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance, Statistics or any relevant field with at least 2 to 3 years of comprehensive work experience. 

Knowledge and Experience

• Good communication skills both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to contribute positively to the Department target on reviews and reporting;
• Ability to prioritizes own and others' work to achieve key results areas;
• Good problem-solving skills (finding a range of solutions, understanding their effects and making recommendations);
• Ability to produce high quality, detailed work ;
• Good stakeholder management and relationship building skills;
• A sharp & quick learner.
• Adhering to principles and values;
• An energetic, creative, and collaborative approach to working and problem solving;
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently; and
• Ability to handle complex issues/ fraudulent and investigation.
• Able to prioritize and deliver within the required time-line.

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