Senior Business Analyst Re-Advertise Full Time NEW

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2011, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referendum and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is working to boost its’ institutional strength with a special focus on enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for Senior Business Analyst position who meet the following requirements.

Senior Business Analyst is responsible for understanding and analyzing business processes, requirements, and objectives, and translating them into effective solutions. The business analyst will collaborate with the data architect to design robust, scalable and high-performance solutions for elections.

Duties and responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders/departments to elicit, document, and analyze business requirements, objectives, and processes
• Process Analysis: Evaluate existing business processes, identify areas for improvement, and propose solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness
• Documentation and Specifications: Create detailed functional specifications, use cases, and user stories to capture business requirements and facilitate clear communication with development teams.
• Solution Design and Validation: Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to design and validate effective solutions that address business needs and align with project goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including executives, end-users, and IT teams, to ensure project success and alignment with business objectives
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA teams to develop test plans and participate in testing activities to ensure the quality and usability of developed solutions.

Required number: One

Reports to: Manager, Solutions Architect

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration: Permanent

Salary: As per the organization salary scale (Competitive)

Education and Work Experience:

• MA or BA degree in Business Administration ,Computer Science, or a related field
• 7 years for Masters or 8 years for Bachelor.
• 4 years in a leadership role

Trainings and certification

• Certifications in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) are a plus.

Knowledge:

• a Business Analyst or in a similar role, with a proven track record of successfully delivering business requirements and solutions.
• Not a member of a political party.

Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):

• Possess strong analytical skills, business acumen, and excellent communication abilities to facilitate collaboration between stakeholders and development teams.
• Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques, such as requirements elicitation, process modeling, use case development, and user story creation.
• Familiarity with the industry-specific business processes and best practices relevant to the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders, build relationships, and facilitate collaboration between business and technical teams.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile Methods, databases, and IT systems to effectively communicate and bridge the gap between business and technology.
• Strong documentation skills to create clear and concise business requirements, functional specifications, and reports.