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Under the supervision of the Business Transformation Officer, the incumbent will be expected to take responsibility for completion of a range of processes and activities requiring interpretation of standard guidelines/practices. The incumbent should be able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other staff.
The IT Operations Assistant will assist as database developer on the following:
Demonstrates the WFP values, principles and standards.
Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments
Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative
Applies Strategic Thinking
Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships
Capability Name | Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level |
Governance, Strategy and Architecture | Demonstrates awareness of overall IT governance structure and system architecture development to support the process and assist in design of interaction between systems. |
Change Implementation, Project management, Planning and Optimization | Has basic understanding of project management principles to provide basic estimates on timing, resource utilisation and costs to facilitate the project planning process. |
Technical Expertise | Continuously updates one’s own knowledge about new technologies and product modifications; Is sought out for advice/expertise and recognized internally as an important technical reference. |
Service Management | Understands and follows the established standards and protocols for service excellence within own domain to maintain quality of delivery and high levels of customer satisfaction. |
Client Management | Exhibits a detailed understanding of customers’ IT requests in order to effectively address and manage internal customers ‘needs. Identifies recurrent issues to propose long-term solutions. |
Procurement and Contract Management | Assists in the technology selection process by collating information on vendors and/or products for evaluation against criteria. |
Education: Secondary Education with an additional Diploma in computer science, engineering, mathematics, science, or any other relevant qualification is required. Bachelor’s degree in the same areas mentioned above is a strong advantage.
Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in SQL Programming at the international, national level or in the private sector.
Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Position Title: IT Operations Assistant (Database Developer)
Grade: SSA5
Contract: Special Service Agreement
Duty Station: Baghdad, Iraq
Duration of contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance
Salary: Minimum Annual Net Salary is USD 21,441.00
Medical Plan: International valid medical plan for the staff member, spouse, and dependent children
Applications close on 28 May 2024
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
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.