Business Operations Analyst (Locally Recruited)

About CIMMYT

CIMMYT is an innovative, non-profit international research organization focused on addressing future agricultural challenges today. It aims to enhance the quantity, quality, and reliability of cereal production systems—such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and related crops—mainly in the Global South. By fostering partnerships and applied science, CIMMYT improves the livelihoods and resilience of millions of smallholder farmers while promoting a sustainable, productive, and inclusive agrifood system that respects planetary boundaries. It is a key CGIAR Research Center dedicated to reducing poverty, improving food and nutrition security, and conserving natural resources.

Role Overview

The Business Operations Analyst for Africa acts as a strategic collaborator to the Regional BSD Manager, delivering operational analytics, business intelligence, performance tracking, governance assistance, project coordination, and reporting across all BSD functions in Africa. This position supports areas including Procurement, Fleet Management, Travel, Inventory and Warehouse Management, Asset and Vendor Management, plus other BSD operations by creating performance monitoring frameworks, coordinating initiatives, tracking progress, aiding training and change management, and converting operational data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and update regional dashboards, scorecards, and management reports for BSD.
• Extract, validate, analyze, and consolidate data from D365 and other internal systems.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on operational performance.
• Prepare executive presentations, briefing notes, and updates for management.
• Design reporting tools that highlight operational performance, risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning through detailed data analysis.
• Coordinate BSD projects and strategic activities within the region.
• Maintain project trackers, action logs, milestone summaries, and risk registers.
• Monitor procurement timelines, sourcing processes, and service delivery metrics.
• Track fleet usage, maintenance expenses, fuel consumption, and vehicle KPIs.
• Oversee travel costs, service quality, and vendor performance.
• Manage inventory quantities, stock movements, and warehouse efficiency regionally.
• Analyze inventory turnover to identify obsolete or excess stock.
• Track completion rates of BSD training programs across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Logistics, Finance, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in business operations, supply chain, procurement, inventory management, analytics, project coordination, or operational excellence roles.

Employment Terms and Benefits

• This is a locally recruited staff (LRS) role with a competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.
• Employment contracts in Kenya are issued under ICRAF in accordance with Kenyan labor laws.
• Benefits include a non-contributory pension scheme, comprehensive medical insurance, paid annual and statutory leave, plus learning and development opportunities aligned with CIFOR-ICRAF policies.
• The appointment duration is two years, including a six-month probation period, with possible extension subject to performance and funding.
• The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and requires onsite presence.