Business Systems Analyst

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Job Details

  • Jun 11, 2026 Posted date
  • Jun 30, 2026 Expire date
  • Information Management / Data Management Category
  • Kenya Location
  • Undergraduate Degree Education Level
  • 3-6 years Experience Level
  • Full Time Job Type

Job Description

Background/IRC Summary

“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction.” (Albert Einstein)

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and in 22 US cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Job Overview/Summary

The IT department provides end-to-end solutions for the organization including Application Development, Integration and Management, Enterprise Architecture, User Experience, Quality Assurance & Testing, and overall Project Management.

Collaborating with IT colleagues and business partners, the Business Systems Analyst works to improve the efficient setup and deployment of business applications at IRC to meet end user needs and IRC’s mission, with a focus on financial, supply chain, and project management domains.

Major Responsibilities

  • Collect and assess system requirements from business users to guarantee seamless configuration and delivery of business applications and collaborate with IT colleagues and business partners to successfully implement solutions that align with IRC’s mission and business needs.
  • Lead the administration, support, and continuous improvement of enterprise business systems used across departments including finance, supply chain, HR, and other operational functions while ensuring that systems align with organizational policies, security standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Acquire domain expertise in cross-functional business processes and the systems that support them while keeping abreast of industry trends and novel technologies relevant to enterprise business systems.
  • Manage relationships with software vendors and implementation partners to support system enhancements and issue resolution and maintaining comprehensive documentation of business processes, system configurations, data flows, and security models.
  • Coordinate with QA teams to support functional, user acceptance, and regression testing across systems.
  • Provide Level 3 support for enterprise systems, resolving complex issues and collaborating with internal and external teams as needed.
  • Support processes for system updates, advancements, and new implementations.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: Business Systems Manager

Position directly supervises: N/A

Other External Contacts: Software vendors and consultants

Skills and qualifications

Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Info Systems, or related field with 3-6 years crafting and supporting enterprise business systems; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Proven experience in gathering, analyzing, and detailing cross-functional business, functional, and technical requirements, experience with enterprise system testing, including case development and execution.
  • Proficient in system administration, support, and change management in a global or multi-site environment
  • Strong understanding of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations ERP concepts, business processes, and expertise in Dynamics 365 F&O functionalities.
  • Superb communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly with strong attention to detail, active listening, and analytical thinking!
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams with proven ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse teams and organizational levels

Preferred Skills

  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations certification
  • Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
  • Experience working in the NGO or nonprofit sector, especially in distributed or low-bandwidth environments
  • French language proficiency will be an added advantage.

Working Environment

  • Standard office working environment.
  • Some international travel as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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