IT Intern at Baobab Microfinance Bank

Baobab Microfinance Bank is an investment company whose mission is to create a group of leading microfinance banks and finance companies in at least 15 countries by 2015 that will provide financial services and savings products to entrepreneurs who lack access to the traditional financial sector. Baobab was created in July 2005 by PlaNet Finance, and other investors including International Finance Corporation, AXA Belgium, and Societe Generale, with the European Investment Bank, the French Development Agency and Developing World Markets Joining later.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Intern

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Internship
Work Mode: Onsite
Reports to Regional IT Support Officer
Status: Local contract with Nigerian MFB

Responsibilities

• Ensures hardware is appropriately configured, used, and managed and trained users on their tools.
• Provide end User support for IT Infrastructure/Services and resolve anomalies within 48 hours with walk around for business continuity. No ticket should remain unattended to within 4 business hours.
• Update inventories relating to the computer network and system and ensure integrity, confidentiality, and availability of company resources.
• Keep all Windows devices updated, managed and reported. (No Windows updates older than 10 days, No antivirus updates older than 3 days, 100% of PCs under management and valid licenses). Ensure mobile devices are reported on MDM.
• Ensure all systems (e.g. Inverter, PCs, Network, CCTV Cameras e.t.c) across the branches are functional and properly maintained. Records of the devices must be kept and changes updated periodically.
• Perform routine checks on all network devices under jurisdiction and report anomalies within 24hours to management while following up on resolution.
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Line supervisor/departmental Head
• Follow up on all team members, ensure Biometrics Machines are functional in all Baobab NG branches.

Requirements

• University Degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Computer Electronics or equivalent.
• Should have completed NYSC; preferably just concluded NYSC in the last 6 months
• Any IT-related certification is a plus
• Good knowledge of Enterprise IT Infrastructure.

Required Skills:

• Computer skills: Office automation
• Knowledge Application development
• Ability to work under pressure
• Integrity
• Undertaking and self-sufficient at work
• Open to new evolutions in the IT field
• Fluent English (read, write and speak)
• Knowledge of microfinance banking operations.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2026.