IT Intern

PIN would like to invite energetic, disciplined, responsible Female intern applicant to work under IT department

Length of internship: for 6 months

Number required: 1 (one)

Salary: 6,500 ETB

Place of Work: – Based in Hawassa Sidama Region with frequent field travel to PIN’s project sites in different regions as required.     

Some specific tasks are:

CLIENT STATIONS

• Installing, reinstalling operating system and PIN approved and recommended software
• Installing software updates
• Installing all necessary and recommended security updates
• Setting up user profile according to PIN policies
• Connecting client stations to network resources, such as shared disks, printers etc
• Follow-up the cleanness of the PIN assets (Laptop, Desktop) frequently
• Monitor short-term loans of asset (Tablets ,Camera, Smartphone)
• Make sure the assets function well & registered on temporarily database when Fixed Assets movement.

  HELPDESK

• Standard troubleshooting of client’s hardware and software problems to the extent of experience (including printers, scanners, faxes etc.)
• Consulting advanced helpdesk issues with IT Officer
• Prioritizing helpdesk issues
• Setting up emails and logins for PIN staff as advised by the line manager.

NETWORKING

• Setting up and maintaining basic LAN and Wireless network with emphasis on security and order
• Consulting advanced design and modifications of LAN and Wireless network with line manager

General obligations and responsibilities

• Regular reporting to direct line manager.
• Observe rules of signed confidentiality agreement
• Observe software legality in accordance with PIN policies
• PIN is a relief and development organization whose aim is to help and assist needy people. The worker’s position within the institution requires contacts with outside; he or she therefore conveys a certain image of PIN. PIN expects its workers to behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to PIN principles, both during and after working hours.
• The worker takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Worker is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness. The Agreement of Liability of Assets has been signed separately.

Other: other assignments corresponding to actual needs of the project, program or mission up on the request of line manager. 

Benefit

• Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday
• Per diems for working and Accommodation outside of the duty office depending on the location
• Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays
• Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff
• PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility
• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training
• Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars
• Annual staff retreat
• Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other

• Minimum BA degree in Computer Science Technology and Information System and other related fields of study from a recognized higher education institution
• Only Graduates of 2023 or 2024 E.C
• Only zero years of work experience required
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Installing, and reinstalling operating system
• Installing software and Software updates
• Connecting client stations to network resources  
• Setting up and maintaining sustainable protection against malicious software (viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware etc.)
• Setting up and maintaining basic LAN and Wireless network o
• Troubleshooting of client’s hardware and software problems  
• Good judgment regarding confidentiality and respect for sensitive materials
• Only Female Candidate
• Excellent knowledge of spoken & written Amharic and English
• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted. 

How To Apply

• Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via the following link apply to IT Intern Position  until March 12/2025.

• People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

• All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

• We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). 

Only Female Candidate