Business Analyst

We are looking for a motivated and open-minded person willing to share his/her experience with others and be part of the development of the OPSYS Ecosystem.

The Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) of the European Commission defines and implements the development and cooperation programs in third countries and finances them with the dedicated budget of the European Commission and with the budget of the European Development Fund. The definition, execution and control of the cooperation programs and related projects are supported by DG INTPA's Information Systems.

DG INTPA, DG NEAR and the FPI have jointly committed towards setting up a new common operational system (OPSYS), to replace the existing CRIS system. OPSYS aims to develop the future operational systems addressing the Delegations' and Headquarters' needs in terms of efficiency, reliability of data, ability to evolve (new implementation modalities, simplification of business processes) and ability to report and communicate. These operational systems will be integrated with the existing European Commission Corporate Systems and Services.

The main tasks will include:

Support the Business Architecture Team with the following activities:

• Prepare business model analyses
• Lead discussions and prepare business process analysis and conduct business processes modelling
• Preparation of functional requirements and business cases analysis
• Conduct risk analysis
• Analysis of Business requirements and coordination with business to validate high level business needs
• Prepare documentation of Business requirements following established methodology
• Assistance in preparation of Business cases, Vision documents and Project Charters
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement activities across RELEX family.
• Any other tasks identified during the project implementation in line with the project's needs.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or equivalent diploma in at least one of the followings fields: economics, engineering, public administration, computer sciences, social sciences or in absence of degree equivalent professional experience (considered to be 5 years);
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a field linked to the assignment.
• Knowledge of IT systems;
• Knowledge of the functioning of the EU institutions, particularly of EU external action;
• Communication skills;
• Strategic thinking skills.

Specific professional experience:

• Experience in use of Enterprise Architecture Management Systems;
• Experience in international cooperation.
• Knowledge of EU internal processes, operations, financial rules and regulation is an asset;
• Experience in stakeholder management and needs gathering with a variety of users, in complex set ups is an asset.
• Previous experience in Finance and Contracts, procurement and contract management procedures, knowledge management, reporting and or programming and planning is an asset.
• Previous experience in business partners management is an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English (reading, speaking, writing, C1/C2 level);
• Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Soft skills:

• Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in team;
• Ability to participate in multilingual meetings;
• Excellent Team Player and communicator;
• Proactive attitude, customer oriented and results.
• High degree of discretion and integrity.

Please note that only candidates with a Belgian work permit or European citizenship can be considered for this position.

Category: Medium expert

Dedication: 100%

Start date: at earliest possible time

Duration: in line with NTT DATA & Particip's contract with the client

Remuneration: Commensurate with the position and experience

Type of contract: Freelance

Location of assignment: Belgium. Consultant's place of residence (home) or the Contractor's premises as long as they are located within an operational distance of maximum 2h from the Commission's premises (near-site).

How to apply: Please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to Effrosyni Papantoniou at and Karin Valverde at

Selection process: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Consortium (NTT DATA & Particip). We expect to receive a high number of applications so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange for an interview.

Please accept our thanks in advance for your interest in working with NTT DATA and Particip and we wish you every success in your career.