Paid Internship Opportunity – IT Operations Intern
– This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates only.
– Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
– Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP is currently seeking motivated and qualified candidates to enroll in the 2023 Summer Internship Programme.
The position will be based in Beirut, Lebanon. The internship will be for the period of 8 months from 1 June 2023.
General Information:
• Title of Post: IT Operations Intern
• Supervisor Title: ICT Officer
• Contract Type: Paid Internship
• Unit: ICT
• Country: Lebanon
• Duty Station: Beirut
• Duration of internship: 8 months
• VA closing date: This Vacancy Announcement will close on 10 May 2023 at 11:59 PM Rome Time.
• Expected Start Date: 1 June 2023
Basic Eligibility Criteria:
A. Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (for example, Bachelor’s degree) from a recognised university and have completed at least two years of the programme. Candidates should have attended classes in the past 12 months; OR
B. Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, a master’s degree) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the past 12 months; OR
C. Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university; AND
D. Be fluent in English. Fluency in other WFP official and working languages is always an asset and may be an additional requirement at some duty stations; AND
E. Be fit to travel to, and work at, the duty station of the internship; AND
F. Not be sons, daughters, brothers or sisters of WFP employees; AND
G. The Programme will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education
Accountabilities:
Under the supervision of IT Operations Associate, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
• Receive TEC goods, Assist in registration, labelling, and storage management (Not generic but actual duties)
• Deploy Corporate tools, prepare equipment according to global standards, update asset register / assist GEMS expert
• Hand Over equipment to staff, train staff on system and corporate tool
• Provide end user support on end-user equipment, Phones, tablets, Laptops, etc.
• Assist in maintaining system infrastructure, switches, access points, office printers, etc.
• Assist in event preparation by setting up meeting room equipment prior to each meeting.
• Assist in Operation Digital equipment used for Humanitarian operation, mPOS preparation, Tablet onboarding.
• Assist in Security telecom equipment management, regular testing, and trainings. This refers to VHF radio, Satellite phones and BGANs.
Desired skills and knowledge:
• Currently enrolled in a university programme, or recently graduated (within the past twelve months) in Computer science, computer engineering, MIT, or any equivalent.
• Good knowledge on office application, Word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Incumbent should have good communication skills to efficiently communicate with colleagues during support activities.
THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, ASSESSMENT, INTERVIEW MEETING, OR PROCESSING). THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME DOES NOT REQUIRE INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
