Business Analyst Jobs in Kenya

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Job Title:Business Analyst 
Job Code:BA/H/061112
Number of positions Open:1
Reports To:National Sales Manager
Location:Nairobi,Kenya
Closing Date:Open Until Filled

Summary:
Our client is one of the pioneers of the soft drinks industry in Kenya. A reputation of high quality soft drinks spanning over half a century, they offer drinks in line with current trends and updated in keeping with the spirit of times.They operate through Distributors in Kenya and East African region and expand their market share continuously with commitment to quality and the infinite loyalty of their customers.

Primary Responsibilities & Skills;

• To conceive, initiate and coordinate research to deliver scientifically gathered information to enable the company make informed decision in achieving its business objectives.
• Preparation of specific high quality analysis, reports and Power point presentations.
• Investigating, evaluating, developing and advising business cases for all possible market gaps that could be exploited through new strategic initiatives.
• Liaising with third party research agencies, consultants and channel partners.
• Developing detailed business plans and supporting implementation for approved business development initiatives.
• Carry out research that informs key planning assumptions, consult with senior colleagues and independently develop capital investment outlays, profit and loss, cash flow and balance sheet projections.
• Working in tandem with the National Sales Manager to formulate, update and maintain comprehensive budgets and business plans.
• Examining integrity of data in the reports to Management to be used in decision making.
• Excellent technical writing skills and ability to peer review technical documents for grammar, content and style of writing.
• Demonstrated ability to document business processes and write detailed functional requirements.
• Capability to handle sensitive and complex issues with discretion and good judgment
• Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis.
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs
• Drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans
• Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements

Experience:

• 3-5 years

Skills & Certification:

• Ability to work under tight timeframes;
• Good organizational skills;
• communication & international skills;
• analytical skills; project management;
• business expertise; Demonstrate positive attitude;
• Results oriented with strong business acumen and demonstrates a high degree of articulation;
• clarity; succinctness in verbal communication by telephone; Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail ;
• Fluent English; Must be able to work any shift and an alternate work week which could include weekends;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; Strong problem-solving skills; Good inter-personnel skills;
• Ability to act rapidly and logically under pressure, and make effective use of others in resolving problems.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on: Business Analyst