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Business Analyst

COST - 26 June 2009

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Job Category: Marketing & Sales

Job Experience: 5 to 8 years

Job Country: Brussels

Expiration date: 16 July 2009

Contact Name: Human Resources Department

Contact Email: Apply now

Job Description

The European Science Foundation provides administrative and scientific management for COST, its Domain Committees and its Actions through the COST Office in Brussels and corporate support services in Strasbourg. This is achieved through a support grant provided to ESF by the European Commission. COST is an inter-governmental system supporting European research networking.
The ESF seeks a motivated and skilled Business Analyst for its Brussels office. The position requires a responsible individual who is outgoing, with a committed and sensible attitude to work.
 
Position responsibilities:
• Act as the bridge between IS and Business.
• Analyse Business needs and write Business Requirements specifications.
• Manage the full life-cycle of Business Requirements and quantify Business benefits.
• Assist in maintaining the COST Vademecum.
• Encourage new initiatives to automate Business processes and maintain a roadmap of Business Requirements.
• Act as Data Manager and Data Quality Manager.
• Maintenance of user documentation and training of users..
 
Profile and competencies:
 
Specific competencies
• Bachelor or Masters degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration, Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years experience in analysing Business needs.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Business orientated and proficiency in the use of technology.
• Good knowledge of financial services business systems and interfaces and in science management systems.
• Proficient computer skills
 
Inter-personal competencies
 
• Customer focused and Result driven approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
 
The ESF offers:
 
• An international working environment located in Brussels 1050, avenue Louise 149.
• Full time contract of unlimited duration with a probation period of 6 months;
• Competitive salary.
• Luncheon vouchers and complementary insurances.
 
Electronic applications (motivation letter + CV) should be addressed to the COST Office Director and sent to job[at]cost.esf.org. Reference code: BA
Interviews will be held on Friday 24 July 2009. The selected person should ideally be available by September 2009 or earlier.
 
For general details see http://www.cost.esf.org
 
Closing date: 17 July 2009

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