Kenya
Contract
Full time
Employer: Village Enterprise
Industry: Nonprofit/International Development/Social Entrepreneurship
Job Title: IT Associate
Position Type: Full time
Reports to: IT Coordinator
Location: Kitale or Isiolo
Open to: INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
The IT Associate will support the IT infrastructure, systems, and users at Village Enterprise. The role focuses on ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of IT services, providing technical support to staff, and maintaining hardware and software resources. The IT Associate will work closely with the IT coordinator and the entire Technology Solutions Team to implement IT solutions that enhance organizational efficiency.
Responsibilities
1. Technical Support & Troubleshooting:
- Provide first-level technical support to staff, including hardware, software, and network issues.
- Diagnose and resolve technical problems for laptops, desktops, tablets, printers, and other peripherals.
- Respond to and resolve helpdesk tickets in a timely manner.
- Assist in configuring and maintaining local area networks (LAN) and wireless networks.
- Monitor network performance and security, ensuring reliable connectivity.
- Support network troubleshooting and escalation when necessary.
- Install, configure, and maintain operating systems and software applications.
- Manage hardware inventory, distribution, and maintenance.
- Ensure all devices are updated with the latest security patches and antivirus software.
- Maintain accurate documentation of IT assets, configurations, and system changes.
- Provide regular reports on IT issues, incidents, and resolutions.
- Conduct basic IT training sessions for staff on software use, security practices, and IT policies.
- Create user-friendly guides and documentation for common IT tasks and tools.
- Support data backup procedures and disaster recovery plans.
- Implement and monitor data protection protocols to ensure data privacy and security.
- Assist in evaluating and implementing new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Propose process improvements and contribute to IT strategy development.
Helpdesk Response Time:
- Average time to respond to and resolve support tickets.
- Percentage of time critical systems and networks are operational.
- Accuracy of hardware and software inventory records.
- Feedback from staff on the quality of IT support and training sessions.
- Number of security incidents reported and resolved.
- Percentage of staff completing IT training and demonstrating improved knowledge.
- Timeliness and success in implementing IT projects and upgrades.
Requirements
Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until January 17, 2025.
Equal Opportunity
Village Enterprise will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Village will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Village does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by the law. Village will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship to daily operations.
Benefits
To be communicated