ICT Intern - Software Developer at Amref Kenya

Job Description

ABOUT ICT SHARED SERVICES

• The ICT Shared Services department provides the digital backbone that enables Amref's health programmes across the continent — building and maintaining internal systems, digital health platforms, and business applications used by staff, partners, and communities. The team supports a growing portfolio of custom-built platforms (case management, review and approval workflows, staff and program administration tools) alongside integrations with established digital health tools such as DHIS2, KoboToolbox, and ODK. The department plays a central role in translating business and programmatic needs into reliable, secure, and scalable software solutions.

JOB PURPOSE

• The ICT Intern – Software Developer will provide hands-on technical support across Amref's software development lifecycle, working alongside senior developers on real production systems. The intern will gain practical experience in full-stack development (React/.NET), API design, debugging, and collaborative engineering practices, while contributing directly to platforms that support Amref's health programming across Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Frontend & Backend Development

• Design and develop web applications using React on the frontend and C# / .NET on the backend.
• Build, consume, and maintain RESTful APIs using the .NET Framework / .NET Core.
• Assist in implementing UI components, forms, and data views following existing design systems and component libraries.
• Support integration of frontend applications with backend APIs and databases.

Quality Assurance & Debugging

• Develop, test, and document software to ensure quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Debug and troubleshoot frontend and backend issues, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
• Write and execute basic unit/integration tests to validate functionality before release.
• Support identification and resolution of bugs reported by users or QA processes.

Collaboration and Process

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of development processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, business analysts, program staff) to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Use version control (Git) for collaborative development, following team branching and commit conventions.
• Participate in stand-ups, sprint planning, and technical discussions as part of an Agile-style workflow.

Documentation and Learning

• Document code, technical decisions, and setup processes to support maintainability and knowledge transfer.
• Keep up to date with the latest technology and programming trends, sharing relevant learnings with the team.
• Support maintenance of internal technical documentation and repositories.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Skills

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of C#, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Exposure to frontend development using React.js through academic projects, personal projects, or coursework.
• Basic understanding of .NET Core / ASP.NET Core and backend development concepts.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and how to consume APIs in frontend applications.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures, algorithms, and software development fundamentals.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Basic knowledge of relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and SQL.
• Familiarity with development tools such as Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and apply feedback.
• Good time management skills and the ability to meet assigned deadlines.