Organization: WFP – World Food Programme
Location: Rumbek
Grade: Administrative support – Administrative Services and Support – Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
Operations and Administrations
Administrative support
Logistics
Information Technology and Computer Science
Closing Date: 2025-01-29
ABOUT WFP
The biggest humanitarian organization in the world, the World Food Programme, helps people recover from violence, natural catastrophes, and the effects of climate change by saving lives in times of need and utilizing food aid to provide a road to peace, stability, and prosperity.
The future of WFP’s workforce is envisioned as a diverse, dedicated, skilled, and high-performing team that is chosen based on merit, working in a safe and welcoming workplace, upholding WFP’s core values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion), and collaborating with partners to improve the lives of those WFP serves.
Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the IT Digital Solutions Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
- Support implementing digital initiatives for beneficiaries at the Field Office level.
- Provide regular updates on SCOPE TEC activities and support services.
- Deliver training to cooperating partners (CPs) as directed by the Country Office (CO) or Field Office (FO).
- Administer, manage, maintain, and ensure accountability for SCOPE registration and distribution equipment.
- Manage beneficiary data effectively and securely.
- Manage and print beneficiary cards.
- Accurately record, manage, and escalate issues related to SCOPE/CODA in GSMT.
- Support CODA TEC activities at the Field Office level.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports on SCOPE/CODA activities.
- Administer, manage, maintain, and ensure accountability for CODA assets.
Provide backup and support to IT associates as needed.
- Manage and maintain the network infrastructure.
- Provide regular reports on infrastructure and TEC support services.
- Log all service requests and incidents in GSMT related to infrastructure and TEC support services.
- Resolve or escalate all requests and incidents related to infrastructure and TEC support services.
- Manage TEC assets and ensure accurate entry into the corporate system.
- Suggest improvements to methods and processes to support the continuous improvement of IT-related services.
- Support the development of standard materials, such as training documentation and SOPs, whenever required.
- Allocate tasks to colleagues, ensuring they meet agreed standards and deadlines for effective service delivery.
- Perform any additional duties as required.
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.
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