Launch your tech journey as an Information and Technology Intern at KeNIC, a pivotal organization managing Kenya's vital `.ke` domain infrastructure. This three-month intensive internship near Nairobi offers recent Computer Science/IT graduates a crucial chance to gain practical systems support experience, assist with critical WHOIS data hygiene, and hone foundational networking knowledge. If you possess strong analytical skills, genuine ambition, and a passion for proactive problem-solving aligned with organizational objectives, this is your opportunity to build a robust professional foundation within Kenya's digital landscape.
About KeNIC
Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC) is the entity charged with the management and the administration of the .ke Country Code Top-Level Domain (.ke ccTLD) name.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Information and Technology Intern
Terms: 3 months internship
Job Purpose
The Internship program will provide an opportunity to gain hands on work- experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional network and mentor.
Responsibilities
- Support staff – both internal and external
- Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support
- WHOIS checks and cleanup
- Any other relevant work that may be assigned to the job holder from time to time.
- Systems Documentation
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- A recent graduate and holder of Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or IT related course.
- Knowledgable on Cybersecurity will be an added advantage.
- Understanding network protocals and system administration tasks
Required competencies:
- Techy-savviness-: Proficient in up-to-date computer application skills e.g. Microsoft Office and excel
- Analytical-: Gathers relevant information through practical methods and develops actionable insights
- Creative: - Generates and shares as well as champions new ideas for implementation towards improving operations
- Teamwork: - Achieves daily, weekly and monthly targets as part of the team, while taking in lessons that better performance and openly shares ideas and views that build team cohesiveness
- Communication-: Ability to be articulate to ensure proper communication when dealing with staff and clients.
- Accountability: - Adheres to deadlines and appointments and is keen to proactively source solutions
- Planning and organizing-: Designs action plans and work schedule and approaches that enable accomplish of operating plans that are aligned to the organization’s goals
- Strategic acumen: Implements actions plans and milestones in their daily tasks
- Change & Culture Stewardship: Ability to demonstrate and support desired culture change behavior.
- Ambition: Desires to deliver the best and grow from current position
Special Requirements:
- Occasion weekend activities
Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026
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