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IT Undergraduate Intern

  • Contractor
  • Nairobi Kenya
  • TBD
  • International Potato Center profile




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International Potato Center

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 IT Regional Officer.

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.
  • Knowledge of 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 works with partners in over 20 countries to improve diets and incomes of poor people in Africa, Asia and Latin America through scientific research, innovation, and capacity strengthening.
  • CIP’s programs seek to strengthen broader agri-food systems to generate economic, social and nutritional benefits for farmers, enterprises and consumers emphasizing the priorities of women and youth in particular.
  • CIP emphasizes the synergies between social and bio-physical sciences as a core strategy for making breakthroughs in our understanding of complex development challenges in food and agriculture and for our ability to overcome these.

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 6 months.

How to apply

Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/internships/ and submit your cover letter, C.V. and a presentation letter from the University you are currently enrolled in. Screening of applications will begin on August 29, 2024 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.


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