Networks Administrator at One Acre Fund
About the Role
Executes and improves networks management; pursues
opportunities for automation, cost reduction and enhanced services
Responsibilities
Infrastructure and Platform Management
- Implement
and administer IT Networks: LAN, WAN, network segments and Internet
- Network
connections are stable
- Network
connections comply with InfoSec policies
- High
availability
- Install
and maintain both hardware and software
- Work
through Country ITO (i.e. via SOPs) to manage upgrades and repairs; ensure
proper CITO training
- Update
documentation
- Identify
and pursue opportunities for improvement through automation, cost
reduction, or similar
Monitoring and Event Management
- Design
and implement monitoring, alerting, and thresholds; detect potential
service disruptions
- Manage
network events and incidents
- Determine
their significance
- Identify
and execute the correct control action
- Mitigate
network events and incidents
- Implement
networking redundancies and backup
Service Networks Requests
- Resolve
Tier 2 or 3 incidents within SLAs
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.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general
qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Knowledge
- Basic
understanding of industry standards for networks management, device
lifecycle
- Basic
Project management skills
GSC Seed Lab Intern
About the Role
You will execute seed sampling and testing, machine and
equipment management, seed laboratory data collection, and the
cleaning/arrangement of the seed laboratory. This is a paid internship role and
will report to GSC Seed Lab Technician. This is a full-time job onsite at
Tupande Kakamega Seed Lab.
Responsibilities
- Support
in the daily seed sampling and testing at the Lab.
- Support
in seeds recertification process.
- Support
in general smooth running of the lab.
- Support
in internal coordination on seeds matters.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we deeply
invest in our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to
mentorship and training, and regular feedback on your performance. We’ll hold
career reviews every one-three months, and set aside time to discuss your
aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing
organization and gain rewarding technical experience.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general
qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Agricultural
education background.
- Seed
testing experience is desirable
- Basic
data analysis skills
- Have
passion to serve small holder farmers
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Kakamega, Kenya
Benefits
Interns will be provided with a reasonable stipend for the
duration of their contract. Rural area-based fellows will be provided
assistance in locating suitable housing.
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of
Kenya.
Application Deadline
31 July 2025. We hire on a rolling basis which means that
applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is
made