Responsibilities:

Business Analysis and Process Improvement:

Assess current business processes, workflows, and operational systems to identify inefficiencies
Gather, document, and validate business requirements from internal and external stakeholders
Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability, and outcomes
Support the development of frameworks that improve organisational effectiveness
Map workflows and implement systems for scalable growth

Data Analysis and Reporting:

Collect, clean, interpret, and analyse data related to projects, funding performance, partnerships, and operations
Develop dashboards, scorecards, and management reports
Track KPIs across strategic initiatives and funded programmes
Present findings in clear, structured, decision-ready formats• Build insights that improve funding allocation and execution quality

Business Development and Growth Strategy:

Research donor markets, CSR funds, foundations, DFIs, NGOs, governments, and private sector funding opportunities
Identify, qualify, and manage partnership pipelines
Support proposal writing, partnership decks, fundraising materials, and presentations
Analyse market opportunities for expansion into new sectors or countries• Monitor competitor activity and ecosystem trends

Strategic Planning and Decision Support:

Support leadership with business cases, scenario modelling, forecasting, and strategic planning
Provide analytical support for budgeting and revenue planning
Identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and commercial opportunities
Support the launch of new products, services, or partnership models

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:

Work closely with project managers, leadership, and cross-functional teams to align business objectives with execution plans
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, requirement-gathering sessions, and solution workshops
Act as a liaison between business, technical, operational and project teams
Ensure alignment of needs and solutions

Monitoring and Evaluation Support:

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, Project Management, International Development, or related field•
Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in business analysis, strategy, business development, consulting, operations, or analytical roles
Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and reporting tools
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools is an advantage
Strong business process mapping and requirement gathering experience
Ability to convert data into strategic recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong commercial awareness and structured thinking.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Close attention to detail and accuracy
Problem-solving and a solution-oriented mindset
Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Adaptability and proactive thinking
High level of integrity and accountability

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, ECBA, PMI-PBA) is an advantage.
Experience in consulting, development sector, NGO, fintech, startup, or project-based environments.
Familiarity with project monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Experience using CRM, ERP, and workflow automation systems.
Knowledge of donor ecosystems and African development markets.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Senior Business Development Analyst

Boubid Africa