IT and Automations Junior Consultant

IT & Telecom

Overview

Manage automations for the Library & Research Centre using MS tools

You have:

• University degree in Computing or equivalent is required.
• Courses in automation, MS SharePoint will be an advantage.
• Academic or professional experience in computer science, programming or no code workflow automations is required.
• Familiarity with web technology, HTML, XML, JSON, and O365 SharePoint is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The WFP Library & Research Centre (LRC), EBS Division, acts as a Knowledge Management centre for dissemination of academic, scientific and technical knowledge within WFP and supporting WFP’s archiving and indexing of documents and publications, as owner of the corporate taxonomy and holder of WFP’s historical publication archive. The LRC also supports staff wellness by providing e-books and journals, particularly to field offices where access is limited.

The LRC uses automations for information dissemination, e-book management and management of subscriptions and usage data.

JOB PURPOSE

The selected incumbent will be expected to be responsible for adopting and managing the LRC's automations, implemented using MS Power Automate. MS SharePoint online and UIPath, including documentation, maintenance and proactive evolution. The incumbent will also provide support to LRC staff and to patrons on usage of the digital platforms and devices.

The candidate will work remotely. Duration of the contract is 11 months.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Maintain and upgrade existing Microsoft Office 365 Power Automate workflows including testing and rolling out of updates.
• Maintain web automation activities using UIPath robotic process automations, including testing and rolling out of updates and possible migration to Puppetteer.
• Maintain the LRC’s SharePoint system of digital dissemination, archiving and indexing of publications, including testing and rolling out of update.
• Ensure documentation is up to date regarding the LRC’s automations in Power Automate and UIPath;
• Provide global support in the management of Amazon Kindle devices and e-book loans;
• Undertake basic troubleshooting and support the Library Team on these and other platforms in use.
• Other IT support activities as required

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Report regarding installation and workflow information for each of LRC’s automations

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: University degree in Computing or equivalent. Courses in automation, MS SharePoint will be an advantage.

Experience: Academic or professional experience in computer science, programming or no code workflow automations.

Knowledge & Skills: Familiarity with web technology, , HTML, XML, JSON, and O365 SharePoint is highly desirable. Familiarity with workflow automations (no code) is highly desirable.

Languages: The working language is English. Good knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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.

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