One Acre Fund is offering an IT Operations Internship in Muramvya, Burundi, designed for motivated young professionals. This program provides hands-on experience in a leading agricultural sector institution, where interns will tackle challenges, develop solutions, and learn from experienced leaders.
The internship focuses on supporting daily IT operations, including equipment setup, inventory management, basic troubleshooting, user assistance, and documentation. Interns will work under the direct supervision of the IT team, applying standard IT support procedures and asset management practices.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Internship |
|---|---|
| Institution | One Acre Fund |
| Location | Muramvya, Burundi |
| Region | Africa |
| Open to | Burundi citizens or permanent residents only |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Duration | Fixed-Term |
| Start date | As soon as possible |
| Application deadline | 28 January 2027 |
About the Position
As an IT Operations Intern, you will be responsible for executing assigned tasks within the service management system, assisting with device configuration, quality control, and basic setup. Key duties also include supporting IT asset inventory operations (assignments, returns, reallocations), assisting with equipment decommissioning, and participating in routine device checks and basic repairs under supervision. You will provide basic support for terminals and software, document issues and resolutions, and assist with basic network verifications and monitoring network health dashboards.
Eligibility
- Recent university graduates with a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related fields from a recognized university in Burundi.
- Basic technical skills in hardware and software (basic troubleshooting, device configuration, operating system basics).
- Fundamental networking concepts and basic troubleshooting (ping/ipconfig/DNS/IP addressing).
- Accuracy and rigor in IT asset inventory tracking.
- Awareness of fundamental information security concepts (secure device and account management).
- Knowledge of IT service management basics (incident tickets, service requests, SLAs).
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent customer service orientation and patience when assisting non-technical users.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail for accurate inventory tracking.
- Highly motivated, team player, and eager to learn.
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Proficiency in French or Kirundi is required.
- Open only to citizens or permanent residents of Burundi.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid leave
- Career growth and development opportunities, including management and leadership skill development
- Mentorship and regular career reviews
- Regular one-on-one meetings to discuss career goals
Documents Required
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
How to Apply
- Apply online via the provided application link.
FAQs
Does One Acre Fund require payment for tests during the application process?
No, One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay for tests at any stage of the interview process.
How can I identify official communications from One Acre Fund?
Official emails from One Acre Fund will always come from an address containing @oneacrefund.org.
What should I do if I receive suspicious communication?
Please report any suspicious communication to globalhotline@oneacrefund.org, but do not send your application documents to this address.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
