Call for Applications: British Council Hiring IT Intern in Lagos

The British Council is inviting applications for the position of IT Intern in Lagos, offering graduates and early-career professionals an opportunity to gain practical experience supporting technology operations within an international organisation.

The internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to information and communication technology (ICT) operations while allowing the successful candidate to develop technical, operational and workplace skills. The role is currently listed as an open opportunity, with no application deadline specified on the British Council Nigeria careers page.

Job Details

Job Title: IT Intern
Organisation: British Council
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Internship/Contract
Work Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job ID: 50045
Experience: Minimum of two years’ relevant post-NYSC experience
Application Status: Current/Open
Deadline: Not specified

About the Role

The IT Intern will work with the British Council’s IT team to support the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of ICT infrastructure across its Nigeria offices.

The role holder will support the ICT Officer and Country ICT Manager in providing efficient technology services to staff and ensuring that the organisation’s systems, networks and infrastructure operate effectively.

The internship also provides an opportunity to learn IT processes, gain experience in vendor management and contribute to local technology projects while working alongside experienced IT professionals.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide first- and second-level IT support to staff.
• Assist with routine IT administration and operational activities.
• Escalate technical problems to the appropriate teams and follow up on their resolution.
• Support the implementation of local ICT projects.
• Assist with the administration, implementation and upgrading of hardware, software and ICT infrastructure.
• Support the availability and reliability of LAN and internet connectivity.
• Monitor server logs, services, performance and disk space and take appropriate corrective action.
• Support IT security measures against external threats, including malware and unauthorised access.
• Help ensure the physical security of IT equipment and restricted access to server rooms.
• Carry out scheduled weekly, monthly and quarterly IT checklist activities.
• Assist with approved system updates and upgrades.
• Support the correct installation of approved software.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through technology.
• Maintain software and hardware IT inventories.
• Support the management of the organisation’s Wi-Fi network.
• Learn and support IT vendor-management processes.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Graduate-level education or a second degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• At least two years of relevant work experience after NYSC.
• Knowledge of hardware and software support.
• Understanding of basic networking principles.
• Knowledge of service desk support.
• Familiarity with operating systems.
• An interest in ICT operations and technology.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired Skills

The British Council is also looking for candidates with knowledge or skills in:

• IT support
• IT security awareness
• IT asset management
• Technical documentation
• Networking
• Software and hardware troubleshooting
• ICT operations

Candidates are also expected to demonstrate communication, planning and organisational abilities, as well as effective use of technology.

British Council Values

The organisation says its values include being Open and Committed, Expert and Inclusive, and Optimistic and Bold. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate behaviours consistent with these values during the recruitment process.

Who Can Apply?

The opportunity is suitable for graduates and early-career IT professionals who meet the educational and experience requirements and are interested in developing their careers in ICT support and infrastructure.

The successful candidate must have existing rights to live and work in Nigeria.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official British Council careers portal.

Apply through the British Council Careers Portal

The British Council’s Nigeria careers page directs applicants to its global careers portal for current vacancies and applications.

Application Deadline: Not specified at the time of publication. Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible while the vacancy remains open.