Vacancy In Save The Children Business Analyst Based in Nairobi Kenya

As a Business Analyst at Save the Children you will:
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to elicit, analyse, translate, and document people, processes, and platform requirements
Analyse, document, and test program development, logic, process flows and specifications
Document user manuals to describe application installation and operating procedures
Work with Solution Architects/Developers to ensure the system solution can be feasibly implemented and satisfies business/user requirements
Work within the project team to deliver incremental business value to users following an Agile methodology
Identify any potential conflicting business requirements, definition gaps, dependencies between projects, and escalate to project manager to formulate a resolution plan
Maintain accurate, version controlled, documentation over the project lifecycle which is readily available to key stakeholders In order to be successful you will have:
Relevant, degree or higher, qualifications in Computing and/or Business Analysis.
A proven ability to understand and manage stakeholder requirements/drivers and project expectations
Proven business requirements gathering and process/workflow analysis skills
A demonstrable ability to write high quality requirements / user stories
An ability to identify skills gaps in target user groups and work with the change management team to formulate capacity building plans
An excellent understanding of business complexity and project interdependencies
Experience with UX/UI design including wireframe and rapid prototype development
In depth understanding of various software development methodologies (e.g. Agile/Waterfall)
Understanding of modelling techniques, such as unified modelling language
Experience of working with offshore project team members is desirable On a personal level you'll have strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural awareness and the tenacity to succeed in a highly matrixed global organisation.

INGO experience is not a pre-requisite for this role, but you should have experience of working on international projects with a multi-cultural workforce.

The role offers a competitive national package, in the context of the sector.

The organisation We employ approximately 17,000 people and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those who need better healthcare, education and protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise children's rights and ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards 3 breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

Application information If you are interested in registering your interest, please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Job description:

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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 7 March 2017
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified

The Opportunity We are currently looking for a Business Analyst to be based in our Nairobi office, working on a project for the design and deployment of a new financial coding structure for Save the Children. This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst who can partner with the business and technology functions to support the delivery of international projects with strong business change elements.

How to apply
To view the complete job description and apply to this position, Please follow this link to apply and register online https://www.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/3757