Tech Support Intern – Dari/Pashto speaking- 2025849

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY: World Relief seeks a....

RESPONSIBILITIES: Set up, update, distribute, and track the department’s loaning laptops to clients. Train preliterate clients in the basics of digital literacy (phone and laptop usage) by breaking down complex technical processes so clients can understand how to do it themselves, Provide multiple phone, video, and in-person tech support visits to clients who are facing problems with their laptops, internet, and/or phones. Research and help clients obtain low-cost internet.

Assist with creating digital literacy training materials, including making short how-to videos for clients. Provide general support across the office and with special projects as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief. Desire to serve vulnerable communities. Acknowledge World Relief’s faith statement.

Strong communication skills in English. Fluent in Dari and/or Pashto. Good technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot phone and computer problems.

Able to work independently and self-manage tasks and time. Outgoing in meeting new people and quickly building rapport. Hold current valid US Driver’s License; regular access to a personal vehicle required; must pass Motor Vehicle check.

Female-presenting only, in respect for the cultural values of the population served.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Able to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Comfortable communicating with and educating clients with limited literacy skills and little English. Comfortable working with PC laptops, WhatsApp, Zoom, iPhones, and Androids.

Strong skills in on-the-spot problem solving and exploring creative solutions. Able to follow directions, learn, and retain new information quickly.

While some internships are unpaid, the program is competitive and you are encouraged to approach it in the same way you would a job. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, application, and to pass a Criminal Background Check. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that an internship with World Relief does not guarantee a future job in the organization.