Bihoro completes internship with DICT

 The  PNG Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)  recently initiated  an internship  programme  to give  students   an opportunity  to  explore their career interests and learn new skills, that are related to  their field of study.


A pioneer intern  who  recently completed his five-week internship  with DICT was 23 year old  Siria Bihoro from Salamaua, Morobe Province, and a student  at the Pacific Adventist University. Siria is pursing a double degree in Physics and Environmental  Science.

Mr Bihoro however feels his area of studies has not stopped him from learning computers and systems

“Computers have always fascinated me. My father had a desktop that I spent hours playing on to discover its capabilities. I love how the human brain has designed technology and driven it forward.”

He said it has been a blessing and a privilege to have the Secretary of the Department of ICT Mr Steven Matainaho to approve his internship program.

“The Department has given me an opportunity to connect my knowledge and skill set with goals and vision of the nation, and especially in ICT.”

Mr Bihoro highlighted some of the key areas both soft and hard skills he has developed during his internship with the Department and they are:

Professional ethics and government protocols; ethics in large government events (I was part of the PNG Dubai Expo Logo and Website Launching); clear understanding of the PNG Government system;  understand how policies and strategies impact the nation; Digital Governance, and the future of the country in regards to ICT; functions of the National Cyber Security Center ; IT fundamental certificate, among others.

“Evolution is inevitable- we cannot stop this or hate this fact, but we can leverage from it. Technology is the future of the world whether one accepts this or not.

 “Computers are fun. ICT is fascinating and it is an entire universe of its own, and the world is just stepping into it so get onboard,”  said   Bihoro.

Mr Bihoro  has   also  completed   his first certificate of the four components of the tier one cybersecurity course,  and  is looking forward to  completing  the rest of the course in due course.

“I have always loved ICT, and this internship has not only increased my skills and knowledge base rather it has also helped me find my passion about computers.

“They say computers are smart, but humans build and use computers and that is impressive and I want that career.”

Mr Bihoro expressed his gratitude to the department staff for their support during  his  internship.

 He  also  paid tribute  to   the Executive Manager Cybersecurity and Digital Government Standards,  Ms Georgina Kiele and the National Cyber Security Center for  her guidance and supervision  during his training.

Ms Kiele  said she  was  happy   to mentor a freshman  straight from school and appreciated his good feedback.

Deputy Secretary Policy and Emerging Technologies  Flierl Shongol congratulated Siria and  expressed his satisfaction  with his positive approach to learning.

He said that Public Service is always challenging but Siria has proved that he is ready to join the Public Service especially with the Department of ICT.

Corporate  Service, Director, Maisen Windu while congratulating Siria, said, “It is important to pass on the knowledge and skills to the younger ones to carry on what we have started or are starting so it doesn’t die out.”

He said there is  lack of  mentoring  in the  Public Service,  and encourage the public service  to revise   the  internship programs.

Pic Caption. Mr Siria Bihoro at  the launch of  the PNG World Expo 2020 Logo and Website at  APEC Haus in Port Moresby (Pic: DICT Information). 

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