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Title : It Intern
The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) is a
leading regional multi-disciplinary network of researchers, practitioners and
policy makers that promotes science, technology and innovation (STI) policy
research, dialogue and practice, for African Development. Its mission is to improve the quality of science, technology, and innovation
research, policy and practice for sustainable development in Africa.
ATPS works primarily through its National Chapters in at least 27 African
countries, and with a chapter in the UK and the US to represent the African
Diaspora.ATPS supports science, technology and innovation
capacity building for African development through knowledge generation;
knowledge brokerage; knowledge dissemination & outreach; and knowledge
valorisation. ATPS is seeking to recruit an IT Intern. The terms of reference are as below:
Terms of Reference: IT Intern
Assist in the Maintaining and updating the ATPS’s website with
the relevant information including ; ATPS research publications, articles in
international journals, ATPS publication series, popular articles, book
volumes, press releases, publications in the fourth estate etc.;
Assist in Support, troubleshooting and maintaining online
databases, subsidiary websites and other information technology platforms;
Assist in supporting and troubleshooting the ATPS mail system,
operating and application system software and hardware; ICT user platforms,
internet connection failures and the Local Area Network (LAN);
Assist in installation, and management of computer software and
configuring new hardware;
Assist in maintaining and operating the ICT systems updates and
ICT system configuration changes ;
Assisting in running of the ATPS Information Resource Centre;
Assisting the team in media outreach and information
dissemination-related activities and supporting the implementation of relevant
public events;
Updating the antivirus software on the local area network (LAN)
and securing the ATPS information and communication, Technology Systems;
Documenting the ICT system configurations and maintaining the
systems logs;
Assisting with page layout of ATPS publications and documents as
assigned;
Assisting with the collection and dissemination of information
to network members;
Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned by your
Supervisor(s) or the Executive Director;
Required Qualifications:
A degree in Computer Science or Information Technology related
field
Good understanding and strong technical skills in PC software
and hardware technology including but not limited to MS Office, Excel, Power
Point
Working Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 4 design suite
Good communication skills to be able to interface with internal
and external contacts
Experience in Library operations a distinct advantage
Strong web maintenance and design skills
Working Conditions
Working hours 8:00am – 4:30pm (should be ready
to work longer if necessary)
Interesed candidates should send their
application letters, detailed v’s and Certificates to hr@atpsnet.org by Friday
11th October 2013 at 5.00pm.
