This is a full-time, in-office position based in the WRI Africa office in Nairobi, Kenya. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

Job Highlight:

In this role, you will be based in Nairobi office and provide Tier I & Tier II support in a high volume capacity responding to calls among a small team. You will be supported by the Global IT Team.

You will report to the IT Technical Manager and to the WRI Africa Director of Finance and Operations.

What will you do:

• Escalate priority support issues to senior staff or corporate technology groups
• Collect and forward all relevant information prior to escalation to allow senior staff to operate efficiently
• Maintain a positive working relationship with business lines and other departments
• Prioritize and schedule work as necessary to maintain department service level agreements
• Maintain and monitor department mailbox
• Update and maintain cases in a timely fashion
• PC hardware and software procurement

Wireless and remote connectivity troubleshooting

• Enhance team productivity by helping others
• Provide technical supervision on small projects
• Write clear and concise technical documents
• Adhere to department policies and procedures.

What will you need:

• Education: You have a completed bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related area. Relevant certifications are desirable, in particular related to Microsoft (AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Admnistrator or SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals)
• Experience: You have 3+ years of full-time, relevant working experience, including experience with:
• Providing troubleshooting support within a small or large systems team
• Application support
• Supporting users in a remote/help desk environment
• Endpoint or workstation, Dell preferred
• Providing support for Windows 10 or 11 in a corporate environment
• Providing support for MS Outlook
• Providing support for MS 365 suite desktop and web apps
• Azure or Endpoint Manager
• Languages: You are proficient in written and spoken English. Skills in a second language desirable
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.

Potential Salary:

Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with cover letterby November 202023. Youmustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission drivenorganizationwith access to varied learning and training opportunities.
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure.

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global researchorganizationthat turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to ourorganizationaland programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment; we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.Recognizingour strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.