IT Operations Intern, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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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

This internship is of a professional nature and will includes analytical and conceptual assignments. It does not include support functions at General Service level. Interns shall be involved in the work of Technology Unit of the office and carry out their assignments under the direct supervision of the Head of TEC Unit.

The internship assignment will be related to the field of study of the interns, that is Computer Science, Information Technology or similar Discipline and is expected to be meaningful for both the hiring unit and the intern and be at an appropriate level of complexity.

Due to the nature of the assignment, interns shall not perform managerial or supervisory functions nor replace existing staff or carry out functions of a vacant post. Internship shall not be sought to replace or substitute a regular staff function.

JOB PURPOSE

The internship assignment will be related to the field of study of the interns, that is Computer Science, Information Technology or similar Discipline and is expected to be meaningful for both the hiring unit and the intern and be at an appropriate level of complexity.

Due to the nature of the assignment, interns shall not perform managerial or supervisory functions nor replace existing staff or carry out functions of a vacant post. Internship shall not be sought to replace or substitute a regular staff function.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the supervision of IT Operations Associate, the incumbent will perform the following tasks.

1. Analyze and break down cost for Mobile Phone and Mobile Internet Expenditures data received from the service providers and update the database. This will enable the TEC Team to identify and take immediate actions if some information is not correct.
2. Check provided data from Official Inventory Database for IT Equipment to verify that the records are UpToDate and reflect correct assignments.
3. Review provided all printer list and technical specification of required cartridges, based on which to analyze the quantity of needed cartridges and toner for 3 month and 6-month period.
4. Check and update staff’s call sign list and Emergency Contact lists.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled and have attended University courses in the last 12 months inclusive of having completed at least two years of undergraduate studies or have recently graduated in the last 6 months’ from a recognized university majoring in Computer Science or Information Technology or similar Discipline and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), MS Teams and MS Sharepoint
• Fluency in English and Tajik or Russian

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
• Depending on the duty station of assignment, WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
• WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education;

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for receiving applications: Not to exceed 5th December 2023

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

Qualified female candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.