The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters, NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs.
NRC is looking for an ICT Intern for our field office in Maiduguri Borno State in North-East Nigeria.
The Purpose of the Internship program is to offers fresh graduates and students the opportunity for career exploration and development; but also offers NRC the platform to bring new ideas and energy into their workplace, develop talent and potentially build a pipeline for future full-time employees
The ICT Intern reports to the ICT Technical Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities
Adheres to and supports the implementation of NRC ICT policies and procedures, handbooks and guidelines.
Ensure I.C.T equipment, hardware, software, and other resources are made available and well maintained
Basic understanding of Networking, network systems, connectivity.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses problems, implements corrective action & procedures, monitor and facilitate repairs of Laptop, printers, scanners etc.
Sets up and configures general hardware, peripherals, and accounts assigning security level;
Monitors operate and maintain a reliable internet and network system (connectivity, etc.
Provide IT support and capacity building to users on hardware, software, peripherals and other ICT resources (internet, e-mail, intranet)
Maintain an accurate asset register and ensure all items are properly tagged.
Ensure proper filing of all documents relative to assets management as per NRC policy (Loss and damage report).
Qualifications
Bachelors' Degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent
Documented experience in related to network management and cloud networking
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Good knowledge of the Nigerian context (internet services, Networks, software/hardware authentication)
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Communicating with impact and respect All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
We Can Offer
Commencement: December 2019
Duration: 6 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
Duty station: Maiduguri with frequent travels. Travel outside Mubi is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
Application Closing Date
17th December, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online
Note
Nigerian Nationals Only
An approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.
Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.