IT Undergraduate Intern Career Opportunity in Kenya - 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 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.

How to apply

How to apply?

Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/internships/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on April 21, 2023 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.