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- Position Name: IT Engineer and Application Portfolio Manager
- Organization Name: Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
- Duty Location / City: Nairobi, Kenya
- Job Application Deadline: April 27, 2026
Purpose
- LWF World Service (WS) responds to humanitarian emergencies and human needs on behalf of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in 26 countries worldwide. In pursuance of its responsibility and based on its strategy, LWF World Service:
- Provides support to refugees, returnees, internally displaced people, their host communities and communities at risk, emphasizing livelihoods, quality services, protection and social cohesion.
Establishes and runs country programs and emergency operations.
Engages in cooperation and partnership with governmental and non-governmental organizations, the relevant United Nations agencies and other structures involved in humanitarian and development programs as they link to the LWF World Service mandate. - The position is part of the LWF IT Solutions Team within World Service. The IT Solutions Team belongs to the Finance and Support Function, which provides global services to LWF Country Programs, to World Service, and to the other departments located in the Communion Office.
- The position holder acts as the IT Owner and functional expert for LWF’s application portfolio, such as Odoo, M365 and other solutions. He/she manages the lifecycle, configuration/customization, and cost-optimization of these tools, translating business needs into standard technical solutions. Proactively monitoring the market for new features, he/she rationalizes the application catalogue to ensure maximum value and efficiency
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.
Soft Skills:
- Curiosity & Tech-Savviness: A natural drive to explore new software, read release notes, and test new features (e.g., within Activity Info, Odoo, or M365).
- Optimization Mindset: Ability to look at a list of applications and ask: “Are we using this efficiently? Can we reduce costs? Is there a better way?”
- Service Orientation: Acting as a partner to Business Owners to help them get the best out of their tools.
Languages:
- English: Full professional proficiency (C1/C2) is mandatory.
- Spanish/French: Beneficial (Working knowledge is an asset).
