• Application Deadline: Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Business Analyst


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Data Science / Research 
  

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Business Analyst who will provide support to agriSMEs in the Nourishing Africa network in accessing pathways to global markets.


• The Business Analyst will help improve efficiency and outcomes by engaging stakeholders, documenting and strengthening processes, and taking follow-up actions.

Job Description

• Work with the Nourishing Africa team to provide market and business development opportunities for agriSMEs in the Nourishing Africa network.


• Serve as liaison between stakeholders and agribusinesses, working closely with the program team, agribusinesses, and other stakeholders to meet project objectives and monitor performance.


• Lead ongoing reviews of market support activities and develop optimization strategies.


• Schedule, prepare presentations and participate in meetings with stakeholders.


• Stay up-to-date with stakeholder engagement and take relevant follow-up actions.


• Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce useful reports.


• Constantly seek new opportunities to connect agribusinesses to local and global markets.


• Effectively communicate insights, plans, and reports to cross-functional team members and management.


• Evaluate processes, anticipate requirements, uncover areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions.


• Document, benchmark, update, maintain, and implement standard procedures from activities.


• Monitor deliverables, report on emerging issues, and ensure timely completion of project activities.


• Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and progress updates.

Desired Skills

We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, committed to excellence, and with a passion for the agriculture and food sector. Below are key qualifications that we require:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Social Sciences or any related field or an MBA.


• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a related field.


• Outstanding and effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.


• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.


• Ability to influence and work closely with stakeholders to implement executive decisions.


• Experience creating detailed reports and giving compelling presentations.


• Strong competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and research tools.


• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.


• Experience leading, supporting and delivering on high-impact projects.


• A track record of following through on commitments.


• Ability to effectively and independently interact with multiple, diverse stakeholders.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.