ICT Officer Intern

GAYO Background

Girls Activist Youth Organization (GAYO) is a leading youth non-profit organization in Malawi’s Mchinji District, dedicated to empowering girls, young women, and youths. Established as a club in 2007 and registered as a non-profit organization in 2016, GAYO champions the rights of girls, young women, and youth rights through research, development, entrepreneurship, and community engagement, utilizing ICT and traditional communication methods. GAYO advocates for girls, young women, and youth’s education, promotes self-reliance, and works on projects addressing health, education, livelihoods, Information
Communication Technology, child rights government, water and sanitation, promoting a conducive environment where girls, young women, and youths can thrive and contribute to a just and equitable society. Our vision is to aspire to a Malawi where all girls, young women, and youths are empowered, educated, self-reliant, living in good health, and become catalysts for socio-economic development and our mission is to empower girls, young women, and youths in Malawi through education, health, advocacy, economic empowerment, and access to essential services, fostering self-reliance and contributing to a just and equitable society.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented ICT Officer Intern to join our IT team. As an intern, you will assist in various aspects of IT support and infrastructure management, gaining valuable hands-on experience in troubleshooting, software development, and network systems. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with hardware and software issues for company employees, setting up and configuring new laptops and desktops, and supporting the IT team in the deployment and maintenance of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls.

Skills and Requirements

• Assist in troubleshooting hardware and software issues for company employees, including setting up and configuring new laptops and desktops.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of internal databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Support the IT team in the deployment of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Help in managing user accounts and permissions within the company’s Active Directory or similar directory services.
• Contribute to the documentation of IT procedures, creating user manuals and help guides for internal software applications.
• Engage in software testing and debugging, providing feedback to developers to improve application performance.
• Assist in the inventory management of IT assets, tracking hardware and software licenses.
• Support the implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans, participating in regular backup operations and drills.

Education Background

• Degree/Advanced diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Administration, or related field.
• A strong understanding of IT systems, networks, and database management is essential.

Method of Application

1. Applicants must send a cover letter detailing why they’re the best fit for the position, copies of academic qualifications, and a well-detailed curriculum vitae with relevant skills and experience 3 traceable referees
2. The closing date for receiving applications will be 29^th November 2024 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
3. These should be addressed to:

Human Resources and Administration Officer
Girls Activist Youth Organisation
P.o Box 208,
Mayard, Mchinji.

STRICTLY SEND ALL APPLICATIONS TO: gayovacancies@gmail.com

Disclaimer!

Duly note that GAYO does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment.

GAYO is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. GAYO is an equal opportunity