IT Solutions Developer, SC 8

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

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 position is based in WFP’s Barbados Office for Caribbean Preparedness and Response, supporting the Supply Chain function. The WFP Barbados Office is designed to implement a sub-regional emergency preparedness and response capacity-strengthening programme. A core feature of the capacity-strengthening programme is assisting the Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) implement a digital platform for end to end logistics management of relief supplies, shared with regional Partner States. The jobholder will have an IT profile and will report to the Supply Chain Officer, serving as local development and support capacity for the digital platform team.

JOB PURPOSE

To contribute to the development of efficient and effective IT solutions, creating sound, innovative solutions that enable staff to deliver food assistance to beneficiaries, in line with WFP’s strategy.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Computer Science, engineering or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years postgraduate, progressively responsible, job-related experience.

Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese. National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Support the development and implementation of modern integrated IT solutions supporting WFP business needs. 2. Prepare clear technical systems documentation for developed IT solutions in order to facilitate IT systems development and maintenance. 3. Perform unit and integrated testing of new, enhanced or fixed code in order to ensure complete coverage of code and adherence to technical specifications. 4. Participate in the installation, configuration and customization of IT systems, as well as integration and migration of data between systems to ensure compliance with WFP’s IT standards, guidelines and procedures. 5. Participate in the release of IT systems and provide early life support in order to prepare for and enable proper use of the IT solution. 6. Contribute to the analysis, maintenance and upgrade of IT systems and troubleshoot, fix problems and make recommendations for system improvements. 7. Contribute to the preparation of trainings on existing and new functionalities for capacity building. 8. Collate data and contribute to the preparation of accurate reports on IT investments and costs, providing information to inform decision-making by stakeholders.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Governance, Strategy and Architecture Shares knowledge of IT governance process and system architecture development with team and analyses current designs for improvements and enhancements while ensuring compliance with legislation and specifies any required changes. Change Implementation, Project Management, Planning and Optimization Utilises working knowledge of project and change management approaches to collect and analyse relevant data from multiple stakeholders to develop evidence-based business case for change. Technical Expertise Exhibits deep technical knowledge in area of expertise and actively transfers knowledge to strengthen the skill base across the function; considers the most appropriate use of technical resources to ensure skill development and optimization of resource allocation. Requirement Definition & Management Exhibits thorough understanding of business areas and processes to define, prioritize and customize IT infrastructure solutions to requirements. System Design Able to analyze broad product/service functionality to coordinate design of new technology or assist in technology integration/enhancements. Solution Development Designs, codes, tests, corrects, and documents programs from supplied specifications, using agreed standards and tools.

Additional Skills and Knowledge

At least two years of experience in the following areas:  Programming in Python or PHP and JavaScript (React JS).  Relational database management using IDE and direct SQL manipulation, user management, entity relationship establishment and mapping  Web development with backend services  Web development using the Laravel or Zend frameworks, HTML, CSS, and XML  Experience in troubleshooting and solving operational issues.  Passion for technology  Open-minded, curious and assertive. • Experience working with supply chain information systems and software an asset. • Familiarity with Odoo ERP an asset. • Familiarity with WFP UI an asset. • Experience working with Cordova Web app, Android Native Development with Java/ Kotlin an asset. • Experience working with Excel Macro (VBA scripting), Microsoft Visual C# an asset • Experience with Linux and GitHub. • A driver’s license for light vehicle is an asset

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

WFP Barbados in the Caribbean supports CDEMA and the Participating States as well as states that are under an Memorandum of Understanding with CDEMA in developing emergency response capability, risk mitigation through systems development, training, emergency response equipment, and support during a disaster or serious event when assistance is requested. The successful candidate will: 1. Shadow the lead developer and provide cover for absences

2. Provide digital system technical support to WFP, CDEMA and system users as required 3. Assist with evaluation of evolving technology to determine suitability for integration in the digital platform 4. Support the Training Team 5. Prepare and maintain system User Guide and Documentation 6. Assist with report and dashboard generation 7. Develop software in accordance with WFP ICT guidelines and requirements 8. Deploy to support regional trainings and emergency response activities as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has assisted in the design and development of systems and applications needed to fulfil business requirements. • Has utilized specialized knowledge to resolve issues arising during IT support. • Has contributed to IT projects by providing analysis of business requirements.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered and only short-listed qualified candidates will receive an acknowledgement.
• Only open to citizens of Barbados or CARICOM Member States: Antigua & Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Haiti, Montserrat, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent $ the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad & Tobago.
• The selected candidate will be employed on a Service Contract (SC 8) that does not carry and expectancy of renewal.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

15 April 2021

Please note that we review applications on a continuous basis, which is why we encourage you to send your applications as soon as possible.

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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.