Closing date: Friday, 4 March 2016
Posting Title: INTERN - ICT Technical Services
Job Code Title: INTERN - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Department/Office: UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 19 February 2016 - 04 March 2016
Job Opening Number: 56249
Staffing Exercise
N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include:-
- 1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
- 2. Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme). APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A PROOF OF ENROLLMENT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
- 3. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated). APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A CERTIFIED COPY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing Administrative, conference, Security and information services (www.unon.org).
The UNON / DCS / PCS / ITU internship is for 4 months with a possibility for extension depending on the needs of the Organization. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, ITU/PCS/DCS, the intern will:-
- 1.Communications - assist in updating and managing DCS communications (Safaricom and Telkom bill), updating phone numbers and locations
- 2.Inventory management - assist in undertaking, updating and reporting on inventory database of conference equipment and accessories.
- 3.Reports - preparing daily / monthly / weekly reports for all meetings held in and outside Nairobi
- 4.User support - providing technical support for DCS staff and delegates, setup of computers for conference and training
- 5.New telecommunications installation - installation of IP phones at user's site and maintenance of telecommunication equipment in both hardware and software
- 6.Assist duty technical team in setting up, operating and maintaining conference equipment during meetings including voice recording in all official languages of the meeting.
- 7.Assist in setting up and operating Web streaming infrastructure
- 8.Assist in preventative maintenance as per schedule on conference systems are carried out as per established guidelines.
- 9.Assist in administrative duties in the Office of the Chief, ITU/PCS/DCS
