Openings at BURN

About the role

Burn is looking for a Senior Analyst, who will be responsible for supporting commercial rollout and developing a deeper understanding of the business in the different countries BURN operates. The role will play a crucial part in building a go-to-market strategy for the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

Market Analysis and Strategy Development:

• Conduct in-depth market analysis for BURN Markets to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business landscape.
• Identify and assess market opportunities and challenges.
• Develop clear and data-driven business cases for each market.
• Funding Needs Assessment:
• Determine funding requirements for specific markets and provide well-founded justifications.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure funding allocation aligns with strategic objectives.

Strategic Direction and Decision Support:

• Act as a key advisor in shaping the company's strategic direction.
• Provide insights on price points, customer segments, and product/service positioning.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Effectively communicate market insights and strategies to the team and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with the overall business strategy.

Investor Relations:

• Provide clear insights and data to position the company attractively to potential investors.
• Assist in investor presentations and meetings, providing a compelling business case.

Competitive Landscape Analysis:

• Continuously monitor and analyze the competitive landscape in different markets.
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to inform strategic decisions.

Business Value Propositions:

• Develop and refine business value propositions that resonate with target customer segments.
• Ensure value propositions are competitive and aligned with market dynamics.

Pricing Strategies:

• Create and implement pricing strategies tailored to different customer segments and market conditions.
• Monitor pricing effectiveness and adjust as needed.

Data Accuracy and Information Management:

• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data and information used in strategic decision-making.
• Maintain organized records of market research and analysis.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Address concerns and inquiries from key stakeholders, including senior management.
• Build strong working relationships to facilitate collaboration and support for strategic initiatives.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, statistics, or a related field.
• 4-5 years of experience in a similar role (Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Business Analyst).
• Strong critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong analytical capabilities.

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Position Summary 

Reporting to the Head of Product Design, the individual will play a crucial supporting role the Product Management, Software Engineering, and Hardware Engineering in Nairobi, Kenya. This individual will be responsible for creating meaningful and beautiful user experiences in both the digital and physical worlds.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the UX/UI designs across all platforms and channels.  
• Manage and direct other jr. UX/UI members on the team. 
• Establish best practices for UX development as well as implementation with Software engineering.  
• Create and manage design assets for engineering and the UX team. 
• Design and implements market research activities such as focus groups and surveys. 
• Create and present visual concepts for new and innovative electric cooking products using various visual communication methods such as sketches, digital illustrations, Figma, Adobe XD, Illustrator etc. 
• Create user flows and wireframes. 
• Design and prototype concepts using low-fidelity paper and digital methods.  
• Work closely with software engineers to implement designs.  
• Create clear technical documentation of requirements. 
• Follow human-centred design practices when developing designs.  
• Ensure all designs are consistent with Burn’s style and branding strategy.  
• Provide input and initiate research activities to resolve and support design decisions.  
• Contribute to creating related digital products to insure consistent user experience across products.  
• Communicating with the respective stakeholders such as hardware and software about the project and their task herein.   
• Testing concepts and prototypes in the lab and field. 

Key Qualifications  

• BFA or BA in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, or similar fields. 
• 3 +year of demonstrated work experience in relevant consumer product field designing products. 
• Proficient in Figma or Adobe XD, Adobe CC (Mostly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign). 
• Proficient in core MS Office products.  
• Solid sketching and rapid visual communication skills.  
• Experience in physical product design and engineering is a plus.  
• Graphic design for products.  
• Experience with eCommerce and PayGo

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Technology, the Software Developer will be tasked with creating, building, testing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that not only meet but surpass our clients' expectations. The person will work alongside diverse teams to provide innovative and effective software products that bolster the company's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to comprehend project requirements and transform them into well-designed, functional software solutions.
• Create, develop, test, and maintain software applications, prioritizing robustness, scalability, and performance.
• Write clean, efficient code following coding standards and best practices.
• Efficiently troubleshoot and resolve software issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions promptly.
• Engage in code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and alignment with architectural guidelines.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance the development process and propose innovative ideas.
• Contribute to documenting software design, architecture, and development procedures.
• Actively participate in Agile/Scrum processes, delivering accurate updates on development progress and addressing challenges.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven software development experience, demonstrated by a robust portfolio of completed projects highlighting technical expertise.
• Proficiency in AWS and at least one programming language like Go, Java, Python, or similar.
• Familiarity with software development tools, frameworks, version control systems, and collaborative development environments.
• Strong grasp of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Effective problem-solving abilities for analyzing complex technical issues and proposing viable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and a readiness to acquire new technologies and programming languages.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and knowledge of tools like JIRA.