Business Analyst Jobs at Nation Media Group

On Monday, September 24th, 2012

Business Analyst

Job Ref: HR-BA-09-201 2

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. 

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda,Tanzania and Rwanda.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self- motivated Business Analyst.

Key responsibilities

  • To conceive, initiate and coordinate research to deliver scientifically gathered information to enable Nation Media Group make informed decision in achieving its business objectives.
  • Preparation of specific high quality analysis, reports and Power point presentations.
  • Investigating, evaluating, developing and advising business cases for all possible market gaps that could be exploited through new strategic initiatives through Greenfield start-ups or mergers and acquisitions.
  • Liaising with third party research agencies, consultants and potential joint venture partners.
  • Developing detailed business plans and supporting implementation for approved business development initiatives.
  • Carry out research that informs key planning assumptions, consult with senior colleagues and independently develop capital investment outlays, profit and loss, cash flow and balance sheet projections.
  • Execution of new product and business projects after approval of business plans —this includes involvement in equipment ordering, consultant liaison, recruitment, pre-launch market research, product development and other project execution tasks.
  • Working in tandem with the departmental head to formulate, update and maintain comprehensive budgets and business plans for the Group Business Development Department.
  • Examining integrity of data in the reports to Management to be used in decision making.

Qualifications, experience and skills

  • A university degree
  • Diploma in research/statistics
  • A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience
  • CPA or ACCA qualification

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 28th September, 2012.

Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.

Stephen Ogolla

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