Background

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 230,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. EY, has been in East Africa for over 87 years and with over 600 professionals, is today one of the largest professional services firms in the region.

Job Summary

The Information Technology Specialist which will be based in Nairobi performs multiple technology support activities in providing end user support to Firm personnel. This professional demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks, working with multiple software and hardware technologies, in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the deployment of hardware and software to end users (including the installation, configuration and testing of more complex firm hardware)
• Assist with provisioning and de-provisioning processing, including setting up of hardware/software for new hire, and receiving hardware from separating employees
• Assists with (or coordinates) the repair of end user hardware and the reinstallation of software as necessary to resolve end user incidents
• Resolves incidents associated with firm-standard end user software and hardware, including mobile/hand-held technologies identify sources and trends of technical problems to prevent future occurrences
• Under minimal supervision, provides after-hours service for escalated issues from the Service Desk or supervisor
• Assists with off-site support for firm sponsored functions/meetings
• Performs asset management responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
• Assists with IT tasks related to office moves, build outs and relocations
• Operates as “remote hands” for other IT functions such as Telecommunications and Hosting
• Maintains a thorough understanding of IT Services’ organization and service offerings in order to identify how best to address end user technology needs and incidents
• Understands the Firms business and organization sufficiently to anticipate and resolve end user technology issues that affect productivity of firm personnel

Qualifications and Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of upper second-class honours or its equivalent
• A minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE and B in both English & Mathematics
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent customer service attitude
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of end users and IT personnel

Analytical/Decision making responsibilities

Strong analytical skills are required to address end-user incidents escalated from the service desk or offered by end user on walk-up issues

Decision making responsibilities are limited to addressing a single end-user issue; need to be able to prioritize incidents being worked on and communicate those priorities to end users as necessary

• Assist with the deployment of hardware and software to end users (including the installation, configuration and testing of more complex firm hardware)
• Assist with provisioning and de-provisioning processing, including setting up of hardware/software for new hire, and receiving hardware from separating employees
• Assists with (or coordinates) the repair of end user hardware and the reinstallation of software as necessary to resolve end user incidents
• Resolves incidents associated with firm-standard end user software and hardware, including mobile/hand-held technologies identify sources and trends of technical problems to prevent future occurrences
• Under minimal supervision, provides after-hours service for escalated issues from the Service Desk or supervisor
• Assists with off-site support for firm sponsored functions/meetings
• Performs asset management responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
• Assists with IT tasks related to office moves, build outs and relocations
• Operates as “remote hands” for other IT functions such as Telecommunications and Hosting
• Maintains a thorough understanding of IT Services’ organization and service offerings in order to identify how best to address end user technology needs and incidents
• Understands the Firms business and organization sufficiently to anticipate and resolve end user technology issues that affect productivity of firm personnel

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent customer service attitude
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of end users and IT personnel
• Strong analytical skills

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of upper second-class honours or its equivalent
• A minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE and B in both English & Mathematics