Job at Mercy Corps, Abuja for an ICT Intern

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Mercy Corps Nigeria’s humanitarian program aims to provide assistance to populations affected by the crisis in Northeast Nigeria. With funding from humanitarian donors including OFDA, FFP, EU, and ECHO the humanitarian programs engage in several interventions including but not limited to
food assistance, non-food items (NFI), protection, livelihoods, cash transfers, WASH and capacity building of humanitarian response actors. Mercy Corps is scaling-up and expanding its humanitarian response in Northeast Nigeria to reach more beneficiaries with additional assistance in a wider geographic area.

Mercy Corps is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ICT Intern
Location: Abuja
General Position Summary

• The ICT Intern will be based in Abuja and will work under the direct supervision of the ICT Systems Administrator to support operations process of MC Nigeria.
• The successful candidate will undertake ICT systems administration duties working in close collaborations with other operations team members as well as Programs.

Learning Objectives
At the end of the internship period, the intern should have acquired the following skills and knowledge:

• Demonstrate the ability to manage and troubleshoot computer network systems.
• Learn to work and support program teams
• Learn to manage and troubleshoot a wireless network
• Understand Mercy Corps processes

Deliverables:

• Interface with vendors on goods and service deliveries.
• Make purchase enquiries and assist in procuring ICT equipment.
• Prepare Payment requests.
• Conduct self in a professional manner
• Attend to minor computer/network connectivity issues.
• Register and update the Asset register regularly.
• Update the computer maintenance log book as needed.
• Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications
Ideal candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• A B.Sc or HND Information and Communication Technology related field is essential
• Ability to use the following Microsoft Productivity tools: Excel, and Word
• Fluency in English Language
• A demonstrated ability to setup and manage a computer network system
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair basic computer issues

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV's and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: [email protected]

Note

• All applications must include the position title in the subject line and not more than 4 pages. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Mercy Corps interns and volunteers represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
• We are an equal opportunity organization and we strongly encourage women to apply for this position

Application Deadline  7th July, 2016.

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