Applications Administrator at One Acre Fund

ICT / Computer jobs in Kenya, Data jobs in Kenya, Business Analysis and AI jobs in Kenya, Mid level,

Job Description

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agriultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase her income and assets on supported land by more than 40 percent, while permanently improving her climate resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role

You will ensure that applications are inventoried and tracked for cost-efficiency & security risk mitigations. We ask that you have technical expertise, cross-country collaboration. You will be a part of Infrastructure team within ITO and will report directly to the Applications Manager. This role is based in any OAF country of operation and is hybrid.

Job Location

Nairobi, Kakamega – Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya and Rwanda.

Key Deliverables

Software Asset Management

• Update the inventory of all OAF applications in the Software Asset Management Repository.
• Ensure that the application repository remains up-to-date by conducting regular audits and data cleanups.
• Assist in tracking software licenses and usage, supporting the identification of underutilized or redundant software.

Change Management

• Act as a point of contact for change management initiatives within the ITO teams.
• Ensure alignment with organizational standards for Change Management and support the smooth implementation of new processes, software, and infrastructure changes.

Vulnerability Management

• Track and coordinate the closure of ITO application-related vulnerabilities, working closely with the Systems, Network, Endpoints, CITO & Information Security teams.
• Regularly monitor vulnerability scanning reports and help prioritize critical

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Support Identity and Access Management initiatives;
• Support user onboarding and offboarding tasks related to application access and license usage for non-service desk-managed applications
• Improve application security by helping implement 2FA & SSO integrations.
• Aid in access reviews for critical and high-priority applications.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:3 years of experience in an IT related field.Knowledge in:IT asset management with basis in Software Lifecycle managementIT change management practicesWell-versed in Vulnerabilities and Patch managementBasic familiarity with organizational Technology Policy and BaselinesConversant with IT Service Management tools such as JiraSkills:Certifications: ITILv4 Foundations, SC-300/900Data Analysis using Google Sheets, or other statistical softwareGreat Stakeholder management skillsProblem identification and solving skillsGood project management skills

Application Process

Application link:https://oneacrefund.org/vacancies/applications-administrator?_gl=1*xfjxfi*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODEyMTQxNTguMTcyODk2NzczMA..*_ga_KS1HH9QGYV*MTc0MjE5NzE4MC4xLjAuMTc0MjE5NzI4MS4wLjAuMA

Close Date

01/06/2025