CORUS International Business Analyst - Design and development of enhanced education management information system (EEMIS) Jobs in Zambia
Key Responsibilities Lead and Support Business Analysis Processes
Gather, document, and validate business requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders within the education sector.
Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing systems, processes, and data flows to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Translate business needs into clear, actionable functional specifications, process flows, and use cases to guide system design and development.
Support the development of test plans, user acceptance testing (UAT) criteria, and system validation activities to ensure the final product meets business requirements and quality standards.
Drive Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
Serve as a key liaison between the Ministry of Education, public sector entities, development partners, and the technical project team to foster collaboration and manage expectations.
Facilitate effective two-way communication between business stakeholders and the technical team, ensuring that system capabilities align with stakeholder needs.
Organise, coordinate, lead and document stakeholder meetings and consultations, ensuring inclusive participation and transparent information sharing.
Support the Project Manager in Delivering the EMIS Project.
Act as the project's primary in-country representative, coordinating all local activities and representing the Project Manager and team as required.
Provide logistical, administrative, and operational support to project activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing documentation, and tracking action items.
Contribute to setting technical, programmatic, and quality assurance standards for the project's deliverables, ensuring alignment with the overall project strategy and objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information systems, or related field
5-7 years of proven experience in business analysis, ideally within educational, public sector, or IT projects - including demonstrated experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and business process mapping, and overseeing system development and implementation.
Technical oversight capabilities - able to work closely with technology teams to review, assess, and support system development and implementation, ensuring ongoing alignment between stakeholder requirements and technical solutions. Must be proactive in troubleshooting issues and
identifying opportunities for system enhancement throughout the project lifecycle.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex processes and propose clear, actionable solutions.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Familiarity with Tech4Dev (technology for development) approaches and methodologies.
Understanding of data management, MIS platforms, and information systems development processes.
Required qualities
Passionate and people-focused: we value a relational approach to development and leadership.
Values-driven - impact-led and motivated by a commitment to poverty reduction
Creative and opportunity-oriented: we are excited by can-do attitudes that look beyond immediate delivery to identify pathways towards greater impact and learning.
Self-motivated: working remotely with a range of personnel across multiple time zones requires focus and flexibility. We are looking for someone who will maintain positive project momentum.
Desirable Skills and Experience
Existing professional networks within Government, particularly within the Ministry of Education, would be an advantage.
Experience in education sector coordination and stakeholder management, with the confidence and diplomacy to navigate multi-stakeholder environments effectively.
Project management and administration skills, including supporting the development of internal reporting tools, project planning frameworks, and organisational processes.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CORUS International Business Analyst - Design and development of enhanced education management information system (EEMIS) Jobs in Zambia
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