Senior Analyst, Strategy & Product Development (Division Support) at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Reference: SA-STPD-DS-2025

Job Summary

• The Senior Analyst, Strategy & Product Development (Division Support) will provide proactive technical, operational, and business support to the Strategy and Product Development (STPD) Division, ensuring efficiency in processes, planning, communication, and performance tracking. 
• The role supports the Division’s strategic and operational functions, including budget planning, board documentation, performance monitoring, learning and development, business planning, and internal communications.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Division Support:

• Support development and monitoring of the Division’s annual budget.
• Coordinate timely dissemination of board and management papers, including Country Limits and Work Programmes.
• Facilitate implementation of learning & development programs in collaboration with HR.
• Serve as administrator for the Operational Plan platform and provide first-level support.
• Organize and support strategy development and review engagements, including event coordination and travel logistics.
• Assist in maintaining internal communications and tracking compliance with submission deadlines.
• Provide operational support to subsidiaries and liaise with other departments as required.
• Administer internal and external surveys and track performance assessment against STPD objectives and KPIs.

Business Planning & Strategy Execution:

• Support the collection of market data for business planning.
• Assist with reviewing and aligning operational plans from departments.
• Facilitate strategy development data collection and feedback collation from departments and units.

Product Development & Launch:

• Support management of the digital product catalog.
• Conduct desktop market and customer research.
• Collect feedback to support product launch and enhancement.

Development Impact & Reporting:

• Contribute to the production of the Annual Trade Development Effectiveness Report (ATDER).

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in relevant fields (e.g., Strategy, Economics, Finance, Business Management).

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in service management, strategic/business planning, product management, development impact, or customer experience—preferably in the financial or development finance sectors.
• Strong understanding of technical, operational, and administrative processes within international organizations.
• Experience handling confidential matters, organizing workloads, and coordinating across departments.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours when needed.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in a second language (French, Arabic, Portuguese) is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and support team functions.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and professional.
• Sound understanding of Afreximbank’s mission and operational framework.
• Capable of influencing and engaging internal and external stakeholders.