JOB OFFER: Information Technology Intern (non-remunerated)

Open to: Current University or Advanced School Students

Position: Information Technology Intern (non-remunerated)

The U.S. Embassy in Yaounde has an immediate opening for a non-salaried intern.

Closing Date: March 12, 2015 at 17:00

Duration of Internship: Three months renewable (not to exceed 6 months)

Work Hours: 20 hours/week

Salary: Non-remunerated

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Computer Management Specialist, incumbent assists the Information Systems Center (ISC), Radio and Telephone (R&T) and, Pouch and Mail (P&M) unitswithin the IRM section.

Duties include:

• serving as the technical resource and solutions assistant in the ISC, R&T and P&M sections; 
• assisting the ISC and R&T personnel with a wide range of scope including but not limited to IT equipment or hardware inventory, consolidation, placement and storage ofvarious electronic devices and peripherals; 
• providing customer technical support services, installing,removing, relocating and disposing pre-approved IT equipment and workstations;
• improving existingIT storage rooms and reorganizing equipment and hardware in a more accessible and efficientmanner; 
• reconciling unclassified excess equipment, inventory hardware and facilitate transfer to thewarehouse; 
• assisting customers with inquiries, following up with customers to ensure issues have been resolved satisfactorily; 
• and performing other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Level III (Good Working Knowledge) English and Level II (Limited Knowledge) French are required and will be tested.
2. An understanding of Local Area Network hardware/software components, Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Messaging system and capability to selfinstruct in the area of application/hardware installation and use.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following:

1. A typed Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. Photocopies of University transcripts or diploma/degree.
3. A recommendation letter from the University/School. Recommendation letters from lecturersare not accepted.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office P.O. Box 817, U.S. Embassy Yaounde, Cameroon Or via email at: ydeapplicants@state.gov(Please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject:” line)

The closing date for submission of applications is March 12, 2015 at 17:00

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the U.S. Embassy Yaounde to provide equal opportunity, fair and equitable treatment in employment to all persons withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, political affiliation, marital status and sexual orientation.