Role Purpose:

The Junior Business Analyst (BA) assists in identifying and defining the requirements for change, aiming to enhance how Save the Children utilizes its workforce, processes, and technology. This role involves analyzing data, forecasting financial outcomes, and offering advice to their project teams.

Experience and Skills

Essential:

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (written & oral English), including the ability to communicate and present both at a technical and non-technical level
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate/mediate; to facilitate the resolution of conflicting business requirements
• Ability to support the creation of compelling business cases with accurate cost and effort estimations
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to question thought partners across functional areas
• Ability to effectively prioritise work and agree priorities with the Project Manager
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and able to take the initiative and ownership to deliver value to the business
• Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally

Desirable:

• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience (especially international development projects)
• Second language – French, Spanish or Arabic