Safaricom IT Intern Opportunity

We are pleased to announce the following vacancies within our Information Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for persons who meet the following criteria:

Graduate Intern - IT
Ref: IT_GIIT_ FEB 2011

Within the Information Technology Division and reporting to the CIO or his designated supervisor the incumbent will undergo a development program which includes a combination of job rotation, functional exposure, work assignments, project assignments and formal training.

On successful completion of the development program, the incumbent will be deployed to one of the teams within the IT Division.

Key Responsibilities

Work Assignments on Rotation:

• Perform regular work assignments during rotation within the IT or other closely related areas of the company;
• Continuously make value-adding recommendations on IT processes & procedures;
• Enhance compliance of I.T policies and procedures to ISO standards and IT best practices;
• Analyse and advice on requirements cum impact of introducing new products/services and technologies within the company;
• Support business systems users during the rotation programme;

Innovation:

• Identify unexploited opportunities within the IT/Business frame work;
• Provide value-adding innovative suggestions of handling various business needs;
• Challenge the existent IT framework where applicable;

Divisional/Company wide activities:

• Participate in Divisional or Company activities such as CSR, monthly meetings, team building and other relevant non-work related activities;

Minimum Requirements;

• Graduated in the year 2009/2010 with a University Degree in Computer Science /Information Technology/Electrical & Electronics or Telecommunications Engineer or other ICT related field;
• Upper 2nd Class honours degree or equivalent;
• Relevant work experience through industrial attachment, internship or formal employment;
• Certifications in ICT or related field e.g. CCNA, MCP, A+, N+, ICDL,DBA, Unix will be an added advantage;
• Excellent oral / written communication and documentation skills;
• Must be a highly committed, self-motivated, confident, and enthusiastic individual with the ability to perform well under pressure;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Ability to demonstrate a service oriented approach towards solving dynamic business challenges.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below.

Deadline for application is 14th February 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke