INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH GIZ AFRICAN COURT - MAY 2014

Germany has been engaged in international cooperation with Tanzania on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) since 1975. Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (The German international-GIZ) opened an office in Dar es Salaam in 1982. Working with their respective partners to promote sustainable development in Tanzania. Besides other projects GIZ supports and strengthens the capacities of the African Court on Human and Peoples’

Rights in Arusha since April 2008.

To encourage cultural diversity, GIZ is offering places for internship in the field of Information and Communication Technology. The intern will be under the GiZ ICT Specialist supervision.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Internships are apprenticeship programmes that allow interns to gain practical working experience and develop skills in areas of relevance to their careers under the guidance of a qualified member of staff. Therefore, GIZ is creating an opportunity for young individuals to be able to work in an International environment so as to broaden the future chances in acquiring a job.

AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY

a)      The intern will have an opportunity to learn in the following areas via hands-on methods

b)      Have experience in providing users guidance and second level support by assisting in problem resolution.

Coordinate the process of adding and updating information to the website of the Court under supervision of the ICT Specialist.

c)       How to research emerging technologies to maintain the website (both Internet and Intranet).

d)      How to maintain systems (Microsoft) and network services(e.g. DNS, Active Directory, WINS, SMTP, Web, Print, Terminal Server,Backup, Antivirus).

e)      How to maintain desktop applications and services (e.g., Microsoft, Mac and Adobe applications, Antivirus).

f)       How provide assistance to users and administer user accounts, mailboxes, and permissions.

g)      How to troubleshoot application and infrastructure issues. h) How to install, configure, and maintain Microsoftservers.

h)      How to install, configure, and maintain Microsoft desktop systems.

i)        How to rebuild PC’s with fresh installs of Windows XP Professional.

j)        How to create full backups of systems using Ghost.

k)      How to research new products and technologies.

RELEVANT SKILLS:

a)      The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:

b)      Knowledge of TCP/IP stacks and their functionality;

c)       Intermediate knowledge and troubleshooting of Windows systems and Linux (RedHat/Debian or Centos);

d)      Basic Knowledgein database application (MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft, SQL Server 2005/2008)installation and basic maintenance;

e)      Technical ability to repair and troubleshoot computer hardware,software, computer networking and printers.

f)       Profound understanding of technical manuals and schematics

g)      Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks at the same time as maintaining consistent results.

h)      Good organizational and communication skills

i)        Extensive experience with backup and image management software

j)        Conversant with and able to troubleshoot Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, Microsoft IE 6, 7 and 8

k)      Outstanding communication skills to relate with team members and support workers Skilled in time, priority and task management

l)        Ability to work under supervision

m)    Ability to learn and relate technical concepts promptly

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

An excellent command of English. Knowledge of Other languages is an added advantage

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION.

Candidates must have a minimum of an advanced diploma in Computer science/Information Technology. Certification in hardware and software support (server, desktops, printers and laptops) is an added advantage.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Candidates must have a minimum of at least three months work experience in IT related practice experience

AGE REQUIREMENT

Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING

GIZ is an equal opportunity organization; women are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

a)      To apply, please submit the following:

b)      A letter stating reasons for seeking internship with GIZ;

c)       Copy of your national identity or passport

d)      A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and

e)      gender and place of domicile;

f)       Names and contact details (including email address) of three

g)      referees;

h)      Certified copies of certificates.

REMUNERATION

Interns will not be remunerated however transport and lunch allowance will be provided.

ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Applications should be submitted not later than 5^th May 2014 and should be directly delivered via email: thomas.mhando@giz.de.