Business Analyst

About The Role
Business analysts are typically required to assess and validate their activities and to determine if a solution has fulfilled the requirements. They may use sophisticated methods, metrics and tools to achieve the business benefits and corporate goals.
What You Will Do
Work very closely with the Managing Director Kenya in a job shadow capacity to gain knowledge and advice on how to run a business
Must be adept at translating business requirements to technical requirements. This includes using powerful analysis and modelling tools to match strategic business objectives with practical technical solutions.
Determines a project’s requirements by extracting them from business or government policies, as well as from current and future users, through interaction and research.
Engages the innovations space to develop ‘disruptive’ projects which stimulate evolution of the market and address their needs.
Monthly monitoring and review of departmental spending vs. budget to ensure optimal spending and ensure funds are directed towards projects that generate highest return on investment (ROI).
Delivers the business planning processes (forecasts, budgets, long range plans) including analysis of variances with relevant commentary to support management decision making.
Prepares periodic business performance and market analysis, business trends and providing insight with a view to increase operational efficiency.
What You Should Have
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university preferably in Business Administration with a 3.5 and above GPA score
Minimum of 1 year post-undergraduate, full-time work experience
Written and verbal communication, including technical writing skills
Understanding of systems engineering concepts
The ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis
Business case development
Modeling techniques and methods
Leadership skills
High energy and enthusiasm level; willingness to do whatever necessary to get the job done