Incident Management Senior Technician at One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty.Incident Management Senior TechnicianAs an Incident Manager, you will play a vital role in safeguarding service reliability across One Acre Fund’s technology landscape. This is a junior-mid level technical position responsible for owning low to medium-risk incidents, ensuring prompt resolution and effective stakeholder communication. You will be part of the IT Operations team and report directly to the Incident Management Lead.Responsibilities
  • Manage and coordinate the resolution of technical incidents, ensuring timely and effective restoration of services to customers and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to identify root causes of incidents, develop corrective actions, and implement permanent fixes.
  • Develop and maintain incident management processes, procedures, and documentation to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.
  • Communicate incident status, impact, and resolution to stakeholders, including customers, executives, and technical teams.
  • Analyze incident trends and metrics to identify areas for improvement and recommend proactive measures to prevent future incidents.
Career Growth and DevelopmentWe 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.QualificationsAcross all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
  • 2- 3 years of experience in IT incident management, technical support, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks, such as ITIL.
  • Experience with incident management tools, such as ServiceNow, JIRA, or BMC Helix.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Certification in ITIL Foundation or a similar incident management certification
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