UNICEF ICT Intern Jobs in Uganda

UNICEF ICT Intern Jobs in Uganda

Key responsibilities and tasks:

• Technology for Development (T4D) Support

• Prepare reusable equipment (laptops, desktops, printers, scanners) to be donated to schools and learning centers. Contribute to documentation and reports development.

• ICT Inventory

• Develop a simple web-based solution to track low value ICT equipment inventory including equipment on warranty, in ICT store, and on loan to staff.

• Helpdesk Support

• Provide support to deploy end-user equipment; troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment including laptops, user peripherals, and communication devices.

• Meeting and Conferencing Support

• Provide technical support, training staff on the use of various apps and conferencing facilities.

• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree in one's final year of study or have graduated in the last calendar year with formal training and certifications in relevant ICT related fields with a focus on Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering.

• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with strong technical, troubleshooting, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Excellent knowledge of computer laptop/desktop hardware and software such as Windows 10, Microsoft Office suite and other UNICEF applications.

Familiarity with networking, telephony, Active Directory, MS Office, tele / video conferencing, smartphone hardware and software (IOS, Android, etc.), mobile phone service technologies and ticketing systems.

• Have excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with various diverse cultural groups

• While experience in ICT operations, and ICT-related project work and customer service will be considered as an added advantage, it will not be a prerequisite

• Fluency in English is required- both verbal and written skills are required

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old

• Be a Ugandan national

• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.

• It is expected the ICT intern will work on a full-time basis on-site.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

• Builds and maintains

partnerships

• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

• Drive to achieve results for impact

• Innovates and embraces change

• Manages ambiguity and complexity

• Thinks and acts strategically

• Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework.

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

Interns at UNICEF receive a stipend as per the UNICEF policy on internship.

At the end of each month, the intern will fill out an invoice template and payment will be made as soon as the invoice is approved by the supervisor.

Any costs incurred during official travel authorized by UNICEF shall be covered in accordance with the UNICEF procedure on Duty travel.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.

The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history.

Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).

UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

For more information and application details see;
UNICEF ICT Intern Jobs in Uganda

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