World Food Programme
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To provide technical support on the development, maintenance, testing and implementation of a portion of IT solutions in line with business requirements.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Write program code to support the development and implementation of efficient and effective IT solution components.
- Keep up-to-date technical systems documentation and guidelines for developed IT solutions to support systems maintenance.
- Perform unit and integrated testing of new, enhanced, or fixed code to ensure completeness and adherence to technical specifications.
- Assist in the installation, configuration and customization of IT systems ensuring compliance with WFP’s IT standards, guidelines, and procedures.
- Assist in the release of IT systems and provide early life support to prepare for and enable proper use of the IT solution.
- Resolve users queries independently, escalating if required, to ensure that standard IT questions are answered, and accurate information is provided.
- Design and develop database architecture, modifying databases and products according to client needs.
- Contribute to the analysis of outcome data and recommend improvements to program interventions and to enhance WFPs ability to demonstrate outcome focused results.
- Automate repetitive tasks using MSPP and other scripting tools and technology to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
- Design and develop local applications and tools using WFP standard technology stack to support business operations and improve productivity.
- Collect and collate data, provide data analysis and visualization support on country office level, developed variety of Dashboards for management decision making.
- Manage and administer databases using SQL , MySQL, and PostgreSQL to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Query and analyses data to extract insights, generate reports, and support decision-making.
- Possess a strong understanding of development frameworks and platforms such as .NET,Node.js,React, to utilize these frameworks to build robust and scalable web applications and services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement technical solutions.
- Close coordination with IT team (Service Desk, SCOPE support, Telecom) on daily support.
- Deployment IT new, update infrastructure, visit and survey of the remote offices in Kabul and act accordingly.
- Install, configure and setup WFP standard software/application packages for end user’s computer.
- When required visit and survey of field offices for IT support and make sure all service is running with reporting the issue.
- Carry-out system and equipment maintenance tasks, such as: System backup, System Protection and System Security.
- Monitor WFP Corporate Apps, system security, and make sure all systems are up to date and complied with WFP security policy
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Educations:
- Completion of secondary school education.
- Higher education in lieu of work experience
- Relevant, completed university degrees may be considered in lieu of experience with the following conversions:
- Completed Master’s degree: Equal to 1 year of work experience.
- Completed Bachelor’s degree: Equal to 2 year’s work experience.
- For female applicants, 1 or 2 years’ experience may be granted for partly completed studies prior to 2022.
Experience:
- At least 6 years of progressive relevant work experience out of which at least 3 years in Information Technology.
Desired Experience:
- Experience in implementing automation and digitalization initiatives.
- Has aided IT team members in building technical skills and staying abreast of industry developments.
- Has gained knowledge of technical issues through exposure to IT operations.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Automation and Business Process Management (BPM) knowledge and skill.
- Advance knowledge of Python with Django/Flask or Pyramid framework, PHP with Zend Framework.
- Advance understanding of SQL/ PostgreSQL /MySQL configuration, backup & recovery.
- Able to work with Drupal CMS (Content Management System).
- Good knowledge of data analysis and Tableau/Microsoft PowerBI and Microsoft power platform .
- SugarCRM experience and knowledge is advantageous.
- Cloud Services and Platforms knowledge and skills like AWS, Azure
- Understanding of Development Frameworks and Platforms: .NET, Node.js, React, Laravel
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures for managing and maintaining the database.
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