ICT Intern-UNOPS

Information Science, IT
Ethiopia
November 1, 2024
Internship Temporary
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https://bit.ly/3fpqivR

Functional Responsibilities

The ICT Intern will have an exposure to learning opportunities on the below key ICT functions.

  • ICT management and administration
  • Network administration and application management
  • Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1. Opportunity to learn and work on efficient and effective ICT management and administration, focusing on achievement of the following results:.

  • Participate in the maintenance of inventory of all computer, telecommunication equipment, I/O devices and software existent in the office ensuring compliance with registration and upgrades.
  • Effective functioning (installation, operation and maintenance) of all UNOPS hardware equipment and acquisition of hardware supplies.
  • Performance of specific technical functions, including changing of hardware electronic components (disks, memories, network wiring, power sources, etc.) and routine repairs.
  • Installation of commercial and in-house developed software and related upgrades, anti-virus programs on a timely basis
  • Performance of minor repairs on hardware equipment, as required;
  • Involve in preventive maintenance of ICT Equipment regularly.
  • Advice on project implementation on all activities involving ICT;

2. Opportunity to learn and work on efficient network administration and application management services focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Maintenance of the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) systems to ensure that Network Operating Systems support databases, documents, resources and data files;
  • Involve in the Installation, upgrading and maintenance of LAN/WAN systems, including applications used in the system;
  • Management and maintenance of equipment and applications associated with electronic mail system;
  • Monitoring of the network connection on a daily basis to ensure a stable and responsive network environment.
  • Trouble-shooting and monitoring of network problems.
  • On how to ensure UNOPS desktop and network resources protected from malicious virus attacks and work closely with the ICT Officer to deploy countermeasures in the event of the attacks.
  • Response to user needs and questions regarding network access.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

  • To qualify, the candidate should be currently enrolled in a university degree or have graduated from a university degree within the last 3 years at the time of the application. Preferably the candidate is studying or have studied  one of the following subjects: information Sciences, Information Technology or Computer Sciences or related fields.

Certifications

  • MCSE, ITIL, CCNA or Equivalent certifications  is added advantage.

Work Experience

  • Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.
  • Knowledge of Computer Networking and HTML5 is an asset.

Language

  • Fluency in written, reading  and oral English  is required.
  • Knowledge of another UN Official language is an asset.

Contract type, level and duration – Internship

Contract type: Internship
Contract level: N/A
Contract duration: 6 months

This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend  from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions. Further, UNOPS may provide a one time travel lumpsum of 500 USD. However, they must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and necessary visa arrangements.

For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Internships-and-volunteering.aspx