The Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP) gGmbH is looking for a Student Assistant in our IT Team at its office in Wuppertal, Germany.

Duration:

6 months (an extension is desirable), the position is open from 1^st of September 2016

Location:

Wuppertal, Germany

The Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP) is an independent, not-for-profit “Think and Do Tank” committed to providing collaborative solutions for a sustainable planet. The Centre was founded in 2005 by the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) and the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy and is headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany. A team of currently 60 multi-disciplinary professionals contributes to the worldwide activities of the Centre.

Job Description

The employment will include maintenance of the network and the computers (Mac/Linux/Windows), strategic advising on further IT needs / possibilities (e.g. acquiring new hardware, extending network) and occasionally advising on IT implementation aspects in projects. We offer you a friendly work environment with opportunities to develop new IT solutions and approaches.

Tasks

• Network Administration (TCP/IP, WLAN, Router) in a mixed Mac/Linux/Windows environment
• Computer maintenance, IT Helpdesk for about 35 people (on-site and also internationally/on travel)
• Software / Hardware research (e.g. extension of network, data storage, online applications) and advising strategically (e.g. acquiring new hardware or software, other IT needs and possibilities)
• Setting up and maintaining employee IT accounts
• Data administration, data recovery
• Help with content and updating of CSCP web site (WordPress) and occasionally project web sites (WordPress, other) and also advising on new projects (e.g. setup of website, backend, Web 2.0 tools)
• Documentation of processes and finding improvement possibilities

Qualification requirements

• Completed first part of degree (“Grundstudium“ or at least in the 2nd year of your Bachelor study)
• Good written and spoken English skills are preferred
• Networking Skills (TCP/IP Setup, Wireless LAN Configuration)
• Good knowledge in administrating Linux Servers
• Good knowledge in MS Office
• Strong general knowledge and interest in computers (peripherals, hardware, new developments/trends
• Knowledge of Adobe Products (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop) a plus but not required
• Knowledge of Mac computers a plus but not required
• Knowledge of hypervisors (esxi) is a plus but not required

Other requirements

• Teamwork-spirit
• Independent execution of tasks
• Previous work experience (e.g. internships, assistant jobs) are advantageous

Application Procedure

If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete application (including 1-page letter of motivation in English, your CV, certificates and – if possible – reference(s) to:

Contact person: 

Gabriele Eigen
Tel: +49.202.45958.11
E-Mail: job@scp-centre.org