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Job Title: Business Analyst - Pension & Tax Applications
Job Number / Requisition ID: 1100697
Location: Tunisia, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia and South Africa
Organisation: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Job Summary: The Business Analyst provides leadership in the application of technology to achieve business outcomes. Persons in this position are expected to understand business processes and how enabling technologies can be applied to achieve business objectives. The Business Analyst has the ability to synthesize inputs from many sources, and to bridge the relationship between business and technology units. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are as important as technical skills in this internal consulting role.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
• Identifying opportunities to enhance business unit performance by utilizing knowledge of business priorities, conducting business process analysis, and applying knowledge of technology tools and applications
• Developing the business case to convince business unit stakeholders to adopt new work practices and technologies
• Overseeing or conducting the collection, documentation, analysis and communication of business and functional requirements, and ensuring understanding by technical team members
Education: Advanced university degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, business or related field of study or equivalent, plus a minimum of four years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field of study plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, is required
The specific mission dates for each country are as follows:
1. Tunisia (Tunis) - October 10, 2011
2. Senegal (Dakar) - October 12, 2011
3. Ghana (Accra) - October 14, 2011
4. Nigeria (Lagos) - October 15, 2011
5. Kenya (Nairobi) - October 17, 2011
6. Zambia (Lusaka) - October 19, 2011
7. South Africa (Johannesburg) - October 21, 2011
Method of Application:
• Visit International Monetary Fund (IMF) Career Opportunities Page (https://imf.taleo.net/careersection/imf_external/moresearch.ftl?lang=en)
• Enter "Job Number" in the space provided and click "Search for Jobs"
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interviews.
Deadline: 15th November, 2011.