Information and Technology Intern at Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC)

Job Purpose

The Internship program will provide an opportunity to gain hands on work- experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional network and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Support staff – both internal and external
• Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support
• WHOIS checks and cleanup
• Any other relevant work that may be assigned to the job holder from time to time.
• Systems Documentation 

Education and Experience 

• A recent graduate and holder of Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or IT related course.
• Knowledgable on Cybersecurity will be an added advantage.
• Understanding network protocals and system administration tasks

Required Competencies 

• Techy-savviness-: Proficient in up-to-date computer application skills e.g. Microsoft Office and excel
• Analytical-: Gathers relevant information through practical methods and develops actionable insights
• Creative: - Generates and shares as well as champions new ideas for implementation towards improving operations
• Teamwork: - Achieves daily, weekly and monthly targets as part of the team, while taking in lessons that better performance and openly shares ideas and views that build team cohesiveness
• Communication-: Ability to be articulate to ensure proper communication when dealing with staff and clients.
• Accountability: - Adheres to deadlines and appointments and is keen to proactively source solutions
• Planning and organizing-: Designs action plans and work schedule and approaches that enable accomplish of operating plans that are aligned to the organization’s goals
• Strategic acumen: Implements actions plans and milestones in their daily  tasks
• Change & Culture Stewardship: Ability to demonstrate and support desired culture change behavior.
• Ambition: Desires to deliver the best and grow from current position