Business Analyst at Nourishing Africa

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.