TY Danjuma Foundation Recruits ICT/Library Intern

The TY Danjuma Foundation - The Foundation works with community based organisations and non-governmental organisations in Taraba and Edo states as well as all other States in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory to improve health, enhance quality education and support income generation as a means towards the eradication of poverty. In addition to making grants the TY Danjuma Foundation provides technical support, convenes partners and brokers the formation of beneficial relationships among NGOs, CBOs etc. in its thematic areas.

The TY Danjuma Foundation is looking to appoint a number of dynamic skilled, knowledgeable, experienced, talented staff to fill vacancy. We are expecting to welcome hardworking development-oriented and compassionate individuals with high personal ethical
and moral standards to join its young, highly motivated and hardworking team. Familiarity and dexterity with computer packages, electronic tools and the virtual environment are basic requirements for all positions in addition to the specialised requirements of each position.

Job Title: ICT/Library Intern

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• The ICT and Library Intern will work as part of the Communications team of the Foundation to improve the ICT environment and experience of the Foundation.
• Manages the ICT tools, processes etc.
• Assist to manage the use of the Foundation’s library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies
• Recommend materials and help individuals find information that they need
• Search standard reference materials, including on-line sources and the Internet, in order to answer clients' reference questions
• Keep records of circulation of books and publications
• Support the development of library policies and procedures in collaboration with the IMO
• Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information
• Develop and index databases that provide information for library users
• Perform any other tasks or duties, including logistics and administrative support, as may be assigned by the supervisor or Management from time to time.

Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility; shows pride in work performed
• Demonstrates flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules
• Maintains professional behaviour and appearance
• Exhibits dependability and willingness to learn
• Creative and Flexible.
• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in ICT related field; other qualification would be an advantage;
• Demonstrable knowledge of ICT tools management is required;
• One to two years of post-qualification experience
• Demonstrable knowledge in desired areas of responsibility
• Demonstrated skills in PC management and software applications: Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher
• Demonstrable skills in basic IT maintenance and troubleshooting
• Social networking skills
• Good verbal and written skills

Remuneration
Generous allowance paid

Application Closing Date
24th July, 2013.

Method Of Application
If you are interested and consider yourself suitable for any of these positions, please send an email to: applications@tydanjumafoundation.org with:
A 2-page CV which speaks directly to the position of your interest
An application letter (not more than 2 pages) stating why you think you are suitable for the position and what value you hope to bring to the Foundation if given the opportunity.
The subject line of the email should state the position for which you are applying.