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Tech Support Officer

LocationNairobi, Kenya (preferred duty station)
LevelEntry
Posted3d ago
Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

Educate! is hiring a Tech Support Officer in Nairobi, Kenya to provide first-line support for digital products including WhatsApp coaching bot, chat web applications, SMS, and USSD platforms. Compensation is not specified but will be competitive for the social enterprise sector.

Role
Tech Support Officer
Organization
Educate!
Location
Nairobi, Kenya (preferred duty station)
Level
Entry
Category
Engineering & Technology

The role

Provide first-line support for digital products including WhatsApp coaching bot, chat web applications, SMS, and USSD platforms.

What you'll do

  • Provide first-line support across digital channels: the WhatsApp coaching bot, chat webapps, SMS flows, and USSD entry points (once live).
  • Respond to incidents and change requests in line with agreed SLAs. Keep users updated on resolution status throughout.
  • Triage and resolve issues reported by youth or escalate to engineering with enough context for them to act without re-investigating.
  • Conduct follow-ups with youth, frontline teams after escalation to confirm the issue is resolved end to end, not just closed in the ticket.

What it takes

  • Minimum of 1 or 2 years of experience in a technical support role.
  • Demonstrated experience and some hands-on familiarity with ticketing systems (Jira, Linear, Zendesk, or similar).
  • Experience supporting digital products that serve large user bases is an added advantage.

What you'll bring

Proficiency in support ticketing systems and basic data tooling.Strong time management and the ability to prioritize across competing urgent issues.Calm under pressure: Will be the first responder when something on production is on fire.Youth-first approach: Empathy and patience for the usermany of whom are first-time users of digital coaching.Excellent written and verbal communication.

How we treat you

Health insurance and a generous vacation policy

Frequently asked questions

Where will the job be located?

Preferred duty station is in Nairobi, Kenya.

What is the compensation like?

Compensation will be competitive for the social enterprise sector and commensurate with experience.

What are the key qualifications required?

Minimum of 1 or 2 years of experience in a technical support role, demonstrated experience with ticketing systems, and some hands-on familiarity with digital products that serve large user bases.

How to apply

Apply directly on Educate!'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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