IT Intern Job in Nairobi Kenya

Department: Logistics

Position: IT Intern

Contract duration: Three Months

Duty Station: Nairobi

We are a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future.

The organization was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in Paris, France.

The organization in Kenya/Somalia is looking for a self driven and a self oriented professional to fill the position of an IT Intern.

Reporting to the Country Logistics Manager, the successful IT Intern will assist in the overall management responsibility of ICT function and solutions within the organization’s Kenya/Somalia offices.

Key IT Job responsibilities

• Responsible for overall operations of the IT section
• Coordinating day-to-day data capture into the systems
• Providing day-to-day hardware and software support to the users. This includes preventive and corrective maintenance as well as providing training on IT Systems.
• Re-image new laptops and desktop computers.
• Comprehensive maintenance of backup and recovery procedures
• Providing network support, support for e-mail and messaging;
• Liaising with the Country Logistics Officer on replacement and repairs of computer equipment and any other systems matters.

IT Qualifications and Competencies

• Holder of Bachelors degree in Information Science, Computer Science or IT related field.
• Certificate in MCSE & CCNA will be an added advantage.
• Prior working knowledge on ERP System.
• Should have experience in Microsoft operating systems and applications
• Excellent communication skills with knowledge of both internal and external communications environments.
• Proactive, self-starter – able to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work well in a team
• Posses high levels of integrity
• Willingness to travel to the field
• Flexible, enthusiastic and a willingness to listen and learn from others.

Application Procedure

Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and a cover letter only to be received on or before 5.00PM on 23 August 2013.

Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.