IT Intern

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

The IT Professional Intern will support the Information Technology Department in delivering efficient ICT services and digital solutions across Plan International Cameroon offices. The intern will contribute to the maintenance and support of ICT infrastructure, provide technical assistance to users, participate in systems and network administration activities, and support the development, deployment, and improvement of applications and information systems. The intern will work closely with the IT team to enhance service delivery, improve business processes, and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of ICT systems.

The Individual

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic candidate with a minimum Bachelor's Degree (BAC+3) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.

The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of IT support services, system administration, networking, software development, and database management and programming languages such as Python, PHP, Node.js, or similar is an added advantage. You should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities and the capacity to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment. A strong willingness to learn, adaptability, innovation, and accountability are essential

NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be aged 26 years or below.

Please follow this link for a full role profile: Job description - IT Pro Intern_All site-IT_Support BMDA+BTA+MRA.pdf

Location: Yaoundé, Bamenda, Buea, Garoua, Maroua

Type of Role: Internship

Reports to: IT Coordinator / CIT Manager

Grade: N/A

Closing Date: 13th September 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.