2024 MainOne Graduate Internship Programme (Technical Track)

MainOne (An Equinix Company) is the leading provider of Wholesale and Enterprise connectivity and Data Center services across West Africa and the company partners with major global technology companies and regional telecom providers to service its customers. We continue to grow our footprint with new data centers, major network interconnection facilities, extensive terrestrial fiber buildouts, regional points of presence, and delivery of services into 10 countries in West Africa.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for:

Job Position: 2024 Graduate Internship Programme (Technical Track) 

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Contract
Slot: 5 Openings
Department: Various

Who Are We Looking For?

• We are looking to recruit young, smart and committed individuals who are self-starters to join our Graduate Internship Program (Technical Track).
• If you are resourceful, versatile, analytical, assertive, audacious and a self-starter with a problem-solving mindset, then you are our ideal candidate.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
How to Determine Your Eligibility:

• Candidates must be graduates with a minimum of a Second-Class Upper qualification or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering.
• Candidates must have completed their undergraduate degree and yet to carry out their mandatory National Youth Service Program (open to prospective and current NYSC members)
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership qualities through extra-curricular activities.
• Ability to work with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is essential.

What Other Competencies Are Required?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative thinking ability
• Strong planning and organization skills 
• Team working and collaboration skills
• A willingness to learn new skills and a fast learner.

Selection Criteria
Graduate Aptitude Test:

• As part of our selection criteria, shortlisted candidates will be expected to write our aptitude test and an essay.

Interviews:

• Once you are successful at the graduate aptitude test, you will be invited for an interview. 
• Upon successful completion of the recruitment process, you will be given an opportunity to join one of our Technical Teams and get to learn, network, and work on existing tasks for a period of one (1) year.