Senior IT/Admin Support Associate

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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.

The incumbent of this position will work under the Head of Technology.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Manage and lead the TEC Admin and Contracts team and support the capability building of staff through the organisation and/or review of training programs aimed at developing skills/knowledge in IT contract management.
• Support procurement activities in the unit, following standard processes and contributing to successful procurement IT equipment and services.
• Build productive relationship with the Government Liaison Unit and the National Telecommunication services to ensure timely delivery of government clearances/licenses related to ICT services.
• Support the inspection of Telecommunications equipment by NTC and Customs clearance authorities.
• Maintain regular engagement with Local IT/TC Service Providers and follow up on timely delivery of services and invoices.
• Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of procurement activities, to contribute to a WFP wide view that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, leading to performance optimization.
• Perform any other duties as it may be required by the unit.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School diploma. A bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Information Systems, Business Administration, or other management IT contract fields will be desirable.

Experience:

• At least five (7) years’ experience dealing with office administration, procurement, or contract management. Or 3 Years experience for candidates with a bachelor’s degree.

Language:

• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Source: https://career5.successfactors.eu//career?career_ns=job_listing&company=C0000168410P&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&rcm_site_locale=en_GB&career_job_req_id=832781

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