Business Analyst

Please carefully read the job description before applying. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.

The Client manages an extensive portfolio of Information Systems that support the core business activities of DG AGRI. These Information Systems are mainly specific to the Client since they support the management of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) performed by the Directorate-General. The CAP Information Systems cover a wide range of business areas such as Strategy & Policy Analysis, Sustainability of the EU Agriculture, CAP Strategic Plans of Member States, International Relations in Agriculture, Agricultural Markets, Financial Management of Agricultural Funds, Assurance and Audit, Agricultural Legislation and Geographical Indications. The assignment to Information Systems may change over time, according to the needs.

DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS

The tasks are related to the conception, development, and maintenance of the CAP Information Systems and are in accordance with the nature of the tasks for the requested profile as defined in Annex I of the Call for Tenders’ Service Requirements and Service Level Agreement. The Contractor’s service provider will execute the contract under the official Project Management Methodology of the European Commission (“PM²”) and the Agile@EC software development methodology that the Client uses in order to monitor the deliverables. The Contractor will make provision in order that the service provider does not consider the implementation of that monitoring as direct orders given by the European Commission.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

The minimum educational qualification corresponds to Level 6 of the European Qualification Framework which typically corresponds to a bachelor’s degree of 3 years.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above-listed tasks:

• Rapid self-starting capability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong capacity in preparing and writing business analysis
• Capability to speak to business and technical audiences
• Strong capacity to give high-level presentations
• Excellent critical thinker, by using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
• Ability to apply high-quality standards
• Ability to participate in multi-lingual meetings, excellent communicator
• The capability of working in an international/multicultural environment
• The candidate must be fluent in English. French is an asset. Documents will be written in English.

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

The following specific expertise is mandatory for the performance of tasks:

• At least 5 years of experience with one agile software development methodology (min. competence level 4)
• At least 3 years of experience with Atlassian Jira as a requirements management tool (min. competence level 4)
• At least 1 year with one wireframing tool (for instance, Atlassian Balsamiq …) (min. competence level 3)
• At least 1 year of experience with SQL (min competence level 3)

Levels 6-10

Delivery mode: Near-site (Brussels)
Deadline: 31/05/2023