Field Systems Administrators (12 Posts) at Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Ltd (KTDA)
FIELD SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORS – TWELVE (12) POSITIONS
Position scope
Reporting to the Regional ICT Manager (Technically) and
Factory Unit Manager, (Administratively), the successful candidate will be
responsible for coordinating ICT services within the Factory by providing
technical support for all sections.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Working
with users to analyze workflow, access, information, and security
requirements as well as designing system infrastructure
- Installing
and configuring servers and application software on all workstations
- Planning
and executing the selecting, installing, configuring, and testing of PC
and server hardware, LAN and WAN networks, and operating systems
- Maintaining
and monitoring system performance by troubleshooting system hardware, and
networks and documenting system problems and resolutions for future
reference and providing comprehensive reports on system performance
- Backing
up and restoring files and critical data by performing/verifying daily
backup for recoverability
- Managing
databases and ensuring smooth data replication between factory and KTDA
head office
- Installing,
configuring, supporting, and maintaining electronic weighing solutions
(EWS)
- Performing
and/or overseeing new software and application testing, implementation,
and review in the factory
- Supporting
the designing and implementing of IT policies and procedures
- Documenting
technical configuration of installed systems
- Testing,
evaluating, and installing system enhancements by scouting for new
technological innovations within the factory’s core business areas
- Working
with the ICT Services in conducting training for the factory staff
programs by providing references and supporting system users on operating
systems, relational databases, and other applications
- Developing
system access, monitoring control, and evaluation; establishing and
testing disaster recovery policies and procedures
- Managing
and administering system user accounts and passwords
- Identifying
system upgrades by conferring with ICTB, vendors, and service providers
- Ensuring
timely preparation and distribution of ICT reports as and when they fall
due
- Providing
ICT infrastructure services including desktop, laptops, etc.
- Administering
networks (including backup, security management, user account management,
e-mail systems including e-mail web server, internet access, office
systems, and applications support)
- Assessing
the adequacy of the ICT equipment in the factories
- Providing
ICT skills training during sessions and preparing participant certificates
- Ensuring
computers and other hardware are being maintained
- Maintaining
infrastructure documentation and inventory
- Monitoring
developments in ICT technology and drawing to the attention of the company
the opportunities and/or threats associated with the same
- Maintaining
and managing all ICT hard/software within the factory
- Monitoring
and coordinating all new and existing ICT Projects and initiatives at the
factory
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
- CCNA/CCNP/MCSE
or related professional certification
- Minimum
four (4) years of experience in a similar set up.
- Technical
knowledge of hardware and network installation.
- Must
demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice
- Must
demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Must
be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams
- Must
demonstrate the ability to multitask.
- Must
demonstrate commitment to operational effectiveness
- Should
have the ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge
- Should
demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area
- Must
have the ability to communicate for both written and oral communication
- Must
be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible
hours to achieve goals
How to Apply
Applications must be received not later than 3rd April
2026.
Job Vacancies at Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Ltd
Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Ltd is the leading
player private company in the tea industry in Kenya with several subsidiary
companies operating along the tea value chain.
The Group in its new strategic direction anchored on
the Farmers First Mantra” has embarked on an aggressive
and robust transformational journey of its investment value chain. In line with
the company’s strategic direction, we are seeking to engage competent, dynamic,
highly qualified professionals and team players to join our dynamic team to
actualize the new strategy. To this extent, we wish to fill the following
vacant positions:
General Manager KTDA Power
Reporting to the Group CEO, the successful candidate will be
responsible for providing overall strategic leadership and ensuring KTPC
achieves its mission to be a preferred energy consultancy and management
Company delivering sustainable value to our shareholders. Additionally, he/she
shall provide overall oversight to ensure effective mobilization of resources
as well as prudent utilization and allocation to improve the life of the
small-scale tea farmers.
Head of Data Analysis and Management
Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the successful
candidate will be responsible for leading KTDAs, group data strategy,
governance, and analytics functions and ensuring that data is collected,
stored, managed, and analyzed effectively to support evidence-based
decision-making, operational efficiency, and strategic growth across KTDA and
its subsidiaries.
Manager Resource Mobilization and Business
Development
KTDA Foundation and Social enterprise mandate is to initiate
interventions that improve the welfare of small holder tea farmers in Kenya
through strategic partnerships in areas of education, health, economic
empowerment and environmental conservation.
Reporting to the General Manager KTDA Foundation and Social
Enterprises, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the
business initiatives and efforts to mobilize and secure funding and build
sustainable business partnerships, networks and linkages to enable the
Foundation achieve its mission to revitalize the smallholder tea sector in
Kenya.
Manager Programmes Management Impact, Reporting and
Learning
Reporting to the General Manager KTDA Foundation, the
successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing,
monitoring, and evaluating high-impact programmes and partnerships, ensuring
learning and evidence-based decision-making are embedded in all interventions.
Senior Auditor – Head Office & Subsidiaries
Position scope
Reporting to the Manager, Head Office & Subsidiaries
Audit, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating,
and implementing audits, as well as preparing audit reports for the KTDA group
of companies.
Internal Auditor – Two (2) Positions
Position scope
Reporting to the Senior Auditor-Tea Factories Co. Ltd, the
successful candidates will be responsible for executing the audit plan by
carrying out audit procedures.
Security Officer – Two (2) Positions
Position scope
Reporting to the Security Manager, the successful candidate
will be responsible for coordinating the Security Risk Management services in
the Tea Factory companies Ltd. within the region under deployment by conducting
both on-site and off-site security operations as well as safeguarding of Core
Sites and Shareholder Assets.