IT Engineer & Application Portfolio Manager
2026-04-13T17:34:12+00:00
Lutheran World Federation
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Computer & IT, Management, Business Operations
2026-04-22T17:00:00+00:00
TELECOMMUTE
8
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Application Catalogue Management & Optimization
- Portfolio Rationalization: Maintain the "Application Catalogue." Regularly review the list of tools to identify redundancies.
- Maintain and update the Business Continuity Plan for each applications.
- Cost Control: Analyze licensing usage. Identify unused licenses and propose newer, more cost-effective licensing models to management.
- Technology Watch: Actively monitor the market and the changelogs of current tools to identify new features that could benefit the organization.
- Interact with the LWF Operations and Support team to facilitate their work
Odoo Functional Management (Configurator)
- Act as the primary Odoo Configurator.
- Translate business needs into Odoo configurations using standard settings and Odoo Studio.
- Manage the functional testing of new Odoo versions before they are released to users.
- Lead the interaction with the provider to supervise and assess their recommendations.
- Ensure the platform evolves to meet the changing needs of the organization, minimizing the need for heavy custom development.
Collaboration Solutions (M365) & Other Apps (ActivityInfo, …)
- M365: Design and configure efficient workspaces in Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint. Create templates and standard structures for users. Guide users on the "Best Practices" of collaboration.
- Specific Solutions: Become the subject matter expert for tools like ActivityInfo (and other solutions). Understand how they work, configure databases/forms/workflows, and connect with the Business Owner.
Project Participation
- Support the Project Manager/BA during the implementation phase of projects.
- Take responsibility for the technical configuration tasks within the project plan.
- Ensure that any new application introduced into the catalogue follows IT standards (security, login, data privacy).
Operational Support (L2/L3)
- Handle escalated support tickets regarding application functionality.
- Troubleshoot "weird" behaviors in applications and work with the vendor's support team to fix bugs.
SPECIAL DUTIES
- As assigned by the supervisor.
- Documentation: Maintain "Technical Fact Sheets" for every application in the catalogue (Vendor contact, License renewal date, Admin credential's location, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Master's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or Engineering.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in Application Management, Functional Support, or IT Asset Management.
Certifications:
- Odoo Functional Certification is highly appreciated.
- Any certification related to Microsoft 365 Collaboration (e.g., Managing Microsoft Teams) or Data Management is a plus.
- Maintain the "Application Catalogue." Regularly review the list of tools to identify redundancies.
- Maintain and update the Business Continuity Plan for each applications.
- Analyze licensing usage. Identify unused licenses and propose newer, more cost-effective licensing models to management.
- Actively monitor the market and the changelogs of current tools to identify new features that could benefit the organization.
- Interact with the LWF Operations and Support team to facilitate their work
- Act as the primary Odoo Configurator.
- Translate business needs into Odoo configurations using standard settings and Odoo Studio.
- Manage the functional testing of new Odoo versions before they are released to users.
- Lead the interaction with the provider to supervise and assess their recommendations.
- Ensure the platform evolves to meet the changing needs of the organization, minimizing the need for heavy custom development.
- Design and configure efficient workspaces in Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint. Create templates and standard structures for users. Guide users on the "Best Practices" of collaboration.
- Become the subject matter expert for tools like ActivityInfo (and other solutions). Understand how they work, configure databases/forms/workflows, and connect with the Business Owner.
- Support the Project Manager/BA during the implementation phase of projects.
- Take responsibility for the technical configuration tasks within the project plan.
- Ensure that any new application introduced into the catalogue follows IT standards (security, login, data privacy).
- Handle escalated support tickets regarding application functionality.
- Troubleshoot "weird" behaviors in applications and work with the vendor's support team to fix bugs.
- Maintain "Technical Fact Sheets" for every application in the catalogue (Vendor contact, License renewal date, Admin credential's location, etc.).
- Master's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or Engineering.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Application Management, Functional Support, or IT Asset Management.
- Odoo Functional Certification is highly appreciated.
- Any certification related to Microsoft 365 Collaboration (e.g., Managing Microsoft Teams) or Data Management is a plus.
JOB-69dd29143b2ae
Vacancy title:
IT Engineer & Application Portfolio Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Computer & IT, Management, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Lutheran World Federation
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 22 2026
Duty Station:
This Job is Remote
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Application Catalogue Management & Optimization
- Portfolio Rationalization: Maintain the "Application Catalogue." Regularly review the list of tools to identify redundancies.
- Maintain and update the Business Continuity Plan for each applications.
- Cost Control: Analyze licensing usage. Identify unused licenses and propose newer, more cost-effective licensing models to management.
- Technology Watch: Actively monitor the market and the changelogs of current tools to identify new features that could benefit the organization.
- Interact with the LWF Operations and Support team to facilitate their work
Odoo Functional Management (Configurator)
- Act as the primary Odoo Configurator.
- Translate business needs into Odoo configurations using standard settings and Odoo Studio.
- Manage the functional testing of new Odoo versions before they are released to users.
- Lead the interaction with the provider to supervise and assess their recommendations.
- Ensure the platform evolves to meet the changing needs of the organization, minimizing the need for heavy custom development.
Collaboration Solutions (M365) & Other Apps (ActivityInfo, …)
- M365: Design and configure efficient workspaces in Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint. Create templates and standard structures for users. Guide users on the "Best Practices" of collaboration.
- Specific Solutions: Become the subject matter expert for tools like ActivityInfo (and other solutions). Understand how they work, configure databases/forms/workflows, and connect with the Business Owner.
Project Participation
- Support the Project Manager/BA during the implementation phase of projects.
- Take responsibility for the technical configuration tasks within the project plan.
- Ensure that any new application introduced into the catalogue follows IT standards (security, login, data privacy).
Operational Support (L2/L3)
- Handle escalated support tickets regarding application functionality.
- Troubleshoot "weird" behaviors in applications and work with the vendor's support team to fix bugs.
SPECIAL DUTIES
- As assigned by the supervisor.
- Documentation: Maintain "Technical Fact Sheets" for every application in the catalogue (Vendor contact, License renewal date, Admin credential's location, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Master's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or Engineering.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in Application Management, Functional Support, or IT Asset Management.
Certifications:
- Odoo Functional Certification is highly appreciated.
- Any certification related to Microsoft 365 Collaboration (e.g., Managing Microsoft Teams) or Data Management is a plus.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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