LEAD BUSINESS ANALYST- HARGEISA SOMALILAND

A new full time opportunity for a LEAD BUSINESS ANALYST- HARGEISA SOMALILAND has been announced by Farsight Africa Group in Somaliland. This Business sector position calls for a professional with 5 - 6 years of demonstrated expertise. Submit your application by May, 22 to be considered for this role.

About Farsight Africa Technologies:

Farsight Africa Technologies is a subsidiary of Farsight Africa Group that aims to digitally enable and empower last frontier markets by promoting technology adoption in politically vulnerable states and focuses on developing robust software and hardware solutions that address the gaping needs for automation of government services. These include financial management information systems, tax revenue collection and administration, and public utility service provision platforms.

Position Overview

Applicants must be from Somaliland.

Farsight Technologies is looking for a Lead Business Analyst that will lead business requirements analysis, process mapping, user engagement, workflow optimization, and functional solution design for enterprise ICT and tax administration systems projects. The role involves working closely with stakeholders, technical teams, and end users to ensure business requirements are effectively translated into functional system solutions.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in business process transformation, requirements documentation, user experience optimization, and solution validation throughout the project lifecycle.

Scope of Work:

Business Analysis and Requirements Management:

User Experience and Process Optimization:

Reporting and Documentation:

• Lead requirements gathering sessions, workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
• Analyze business processes, operational workflows, and functional requirements.
• Develop business requirements documents, use cases, user stories, and process flows.
• Design and document optimized business processes and workflows.
• Coordinate system gap analysis and business process re-engineering activities.
• Support functional system configuration and validation.
• Develop functional specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) and requirements validation.

• Support user interface design and user experience optimization.
• Develop workflow diagrams, process maps, and functional models.
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency improvements.
• Ensure solutions align with organizational and client operational objectives.
• Coordinate stakeholder feedback and change management activities.
• Support training, user onboarding, and system adoption initiatives.

• Prepare business analysis reports and stakeholder presentations.
• Maintain requirements traceability matrices and project documentation.
• Support project governance and reporting processes.

About Somaliland

Somaliland is a self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa with a relatively stable political environment and growing economy. Employment opportunities are concentrated in the main cities of Hargeisa, Burao, and Berbera, spanning government, NGOs, telecoms, and the private sector.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda

Qualifications

and Skills:

Equal Opportunity Statement

Farsight Africa Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnicity, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Farsight

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CBAP, PMI-PBA, or equivalent business analysis certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in business analysis and process improvement.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Lead Business Analyst on tax administration or enterprise systems projects.
• Experience in user interface design and workflow/process optimization.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with requirements management tools and business process modeling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Somali language or ability to coordinate translation services is mandatory.

• Work with a fast-growing, innovative African consulting firm.
• Engage in meaningful projects across governance, development, and strategic communications.
• Dynamic, multicultural team operating across East Africa. Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and regional exposure.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to the Farsight HR email with the subject line:

“Lead Business Analyst – Application”

. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Accepting Applicants from Somaliland Only

Apply by:

22nd May 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Submit to:

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