DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

5 November 2024-23:59-GMT+05:30 India Standard Time (Colombo)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is a leader in the global movement to achieve zero hunger. In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger, its contribution to bettering conditions for peace and for acting as a driving force to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict.

In Sri Lanka, WFP works every day to help improve the nutrition status and food security amongst vulnerable communities, particularly women and children. We take pride in knowing that our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

WFP is on the lookout for multifaceted individuals to join our dynamic team in pursuing our mission of changing lives and saving lives.

This position is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka and reports to Head of Information Technology and Digital Assistance Services.

THE ROLE: To coordinate and guide Information Technology maintenance and support activities to enable the effective delivery of IT services

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Carry out Central system and hardware maintenance tasks, such as running specialized network and security monitoring and system protection, to ensure technology is running effectively.

2. Monitor technology reliability, identify user needs, analyze data and produce accurate reports in order to recommend IT solutions to support informative decision-making.

3. Resolve queries independently, escalating if required, to ensure that standard IT questions are answered and accurate information is provided to staff.

4. Provide standard technical training to end users of commonly used technology and systems, in order to assist WFP staff in conducting their work.

5. Provide guidance and training to junior colleagues in the delivery of IT support services to support the capability building of staff.

6. Support the coordination of new applications and hardware implementations in order to provide WFP staff with the tools they need to perform effectively.

7. Draft standard material such as end-user and technical documentation to ensure staff have access to required information about IT services and products.

8. Provide valuable insights to implement improvements to methods and processes within the IT division in order to support the continuous improvement of IT services provided.

9. Coordinate installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems (PABX, VSAT), Electrical systems (UPS), Multi-Function Printer systems and equipment, to ensure optimal services in compliance with standard operations procedures.

10. Ensure individual and team objectives are met in compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

11. Management of Help Desk services, IT Inventory and IT micro purchasing.

12. When required, and during a crisis response, support the Identity Management services to provide food assistance needs.

13. Other required duties.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary qualification (Diploma, Advance Diploma) in Information Technology (Operations) and a First University Degree in related functional area is desirable.

Experience: Six years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Has experience participating in IT related budgeting and procurement process
• Has experience in data analytics and visualization
• Has advanced Excel knowledge

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) in Sinhala and Tamil language is desirable.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.