BURN

IT Intern - Malawi

BURN  •  Blantyre, MW (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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About the role
Based in our Malawi office, this IT Intern will support the local IT team in managing day to-day infrastructure and providing first-line technical support to staff. This is a learning-focused role suited to a motivated graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in IT support and systems administration in a fast-paced, multi-market environment
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist in maintaining local IT infrastructure including servers, networks, and endpoint devices.
  • Provide first-line technical support to Malawi-based staff under supervision, helping to resolve issues promptly.
  • Support network security, data backup, and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Assist with deployment of enterprise software, user accounts, and access permissions.
  • Support audio/video conferencing and collaboration tools for the office.
  • Help maintain the IT asset inventory.
  • Assist with ensuring compliance with organisational IT policies and local regulations.
  • Support IT training and orientation for new staff members.
  • Assist with basic application and system health monitoring under guidance from senior team members.
  • Help document and maintain IT runbooks and incident records.
  • Support in-country IT and operations teams under supervision to assist with issue resolution.

Skills and Experience
  • Recently completed a Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (LAN/WAN) and Windows/Linux environments
  • Eagerness to learn and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
  • Fluency in English required.
  • Familiarity with cloud services such as Microsoft 365 or Azure.
  • Basic awareness of IT security best practices.
  • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA IT Fundamentals, ITIL Foundation, or similar.


                                                 Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply

BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
 

BURN

About BURN

BURN is working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves.

BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa.

Our team – half of whom are women – produces and sells over 200,000 stoves per month at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.

The company was founded by CEO Peter Scott, who is recognised as the global leader in cookstove commercialisation. BURN has received recognition for its cutting-edge innovation and environmental & social impact from, among others Bloomberg New Energy Finance Award, Global Leap Awards, and Ashden International.

BURN is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating the best workplace in the world. Visit BURN/careers if you would like to be part of a world-class team that is committed to making positive, measurable change for people, forests, and the climate.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ruiru, Kiambu, KE
Year Founded
2011
Website
burnstoves.com
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