Beirut - Software Developer Associate SSA 6

Are you passionate about changing and improving the lives of millions of people world-wide? Are YOU up for a Life-Changing Experience? Do you want to be part of an International Humanitarian Organization with a very diverse workplace? If YES, this WFP job vacancy is the opportunity for you

Deadline for applications:

This Vacancy Announcement will close on 13 July 2022 at 11:59 PM, Rome Time.

Terms and conditions:

- This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates ONLY

- Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Contract Duration: 11 Months (Renewable based on business need and performance)

About WFP:

Assisting more than 115 million people in 120+ countries each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat. Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty.

In Lebanon, WFP works to support approximately 1,200,000 refugees through e-cards; 350,000 Lebanese through NPTP; 75,000 Syrian and Lebanese children through School Meals; and 400,000 Lebanese with in-kind assistance through the economic crisis response. With the goal of providing excellence in user service for the people we serve, WFP is looking for a Full Stack Web Developer to assist the team in their current development tasks, deliver well-documented maintainable code as well as implement corporate WFP solutions in Lebanon.

To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video: https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Under the direct supervision of the Senior IT solution developer, the Softweare Developer will perform the following tasks:

• Support technical and architectural decisions to ensure that the product is delivered efficiently and with clearly explained technical rationale
• Develop and deliver high-quality code, under the supervision of the lead developer
• Proactively collaborate with the other team members as well as with the business users of the project
• Build detailed project plants and timelines, including deliverables and milestones
• Create the easy-to-read documentation of end-users as well as for support hand-over
• Customize, implement, and validate corporate solutions for the Lebanon office
• Engage with business users on their needs to document and implement change requests and resolve issues
• Perform any other task as required

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Secondary School Education. University degree in Design, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Information Technology is a plus

Experience: At least two (2) years of professional experience in Software or Web Development Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

Desired Skills and Knowledge:

Technical Skills Required:

• Good working experience in Python or PHP
• Good experience in using Django or Laravel Frameworks
• A good understanding of REST API fundamental
• Good Knowledge in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript (or TypeScript)
• Good Experience with ReactJS
• Good understanding of code versioning tools (such as git)
• Familiarity with Planning and Collaboration tools (such as Azure DevOps)
• Familiarity with design and architectural patterns

Desirable Skills:

• Ability to interact with managers with maturity and tact
• Mature judgment with effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels

  Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.