IT Undergraduate Intern

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly talented, and energetic self-motivated student with the ability to resolve events, incidents, and support issues, who is a team player, and has the ability to escalate issues to other specialized teams and partners IT Undergraduate Intern.

The Position:

The IT Undergraduate intern will provide support to the Regional IT Specialist.

Key responsibilities:

• Technical support to users and computers.
• Technical support for conferences and meetings.
• Africa and Asia Equipment and Services Inventory Update.
• Enlisting staff in AD Self Service system.
• Any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor.

Selection Criteria

• Currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Information Technology, Information systems, Computer science or equivalent in a recognized University in Kenya.
• Knowledge in Windows and Office 365 operating system support.
• ITIL framework.
• Support with Windows users and network infrastructure, Office 365 Services, web conferencing
• Good command of English language and communication skills;
• Good report writing skills;
• Should have a flexible study schedule.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

What are we offering?

• Excellent working environment.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

What are the conditions?

The position is an internship position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The internship will be for a period of one year.