IT INTERN at Save the Children

Advert – IT INTERN

About the Role:

Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

The IT Intern will learn how to manage and maintain all kinds of IT equipments, softwares and the IT infrastructures in general.  S/he will learn technical support tips for efficient and effective IT operations/solutions. You will also learn and perform various trouble-shooting and resolve computer and internet related issues that the users may face.

Qualifications and experience

• A minimum of Bachelors in information Technology, Computer Science or related field. Demonstrated an understanding of networking, IP telephony, internet technologies, and ability to maintain awareness of current technologies and trends within these areas.
• Strong knowledge in the following products, platforms and areas of expertise: Microsoft Windows 32/64 bit; Office 365, Azure AD, TCP/IP Networking, DNS, DHCP, WAN; Remote Access.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties. Tact and diplomacy are essential.
• The ability to work closely in a team, patience, adaptable, flexible, ability to improvise and working in an environment that is often stressful and potentially volatile.
• Sensitive to issues affecting children, and committed to Save the Children Child Safeguarding      policy.
• Good documentation skills are desired.
• Good time management and task prioritization ability
• Strong analytical sI‹iIIs and planning abilities.
• High levels of confidentiality and integrity.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

This position is on Child Safeguarding- Level 3:  The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs. Or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT Policy

We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.

Application Information: Click Here 

Deadline for receiving applications is 2nd October 2023.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process*