IT Officer

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WFP is looking for talented people who are committed to joining our efforts to eradicate hunger. It offers unlimited opportunities to grow your professionalism,  talent and expertise. Start your journey to be a member of the world-wide effort to eradicate hunger. WFP has a policy of affirmative action for women.

ABOUT WFP

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Brief description of WFP in Uganda

WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Karamoja with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.

As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?

We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of IT Officer to be based in Arua Area Office. Selected candidates will be employed on Service Contract Contract.

JOB PURPOSE

The operations to reach the target beneficiaries and communities require resources, coordination efforts and dedication from both WFP Arua-based team as well as a regular support from the country office. Being an area office where at least 60% of all country office transactions are taking place, and the follow up that it entails, Arua office needs more support in human resources as a boost towards timely service delivery effectiveness and efficiency. TEC related services are crosscutting among all functions. The position will be overseeing all TEC related services in Arua Area Office including the support to Program unit during food / cash distribution processes, as well as data handling and reporting to include BIMS and SCOPE or future initiatives in the same line of thinking.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Manage and coordinate a team of IT support staff including the capacity building of staff, to ensure individual and team objectives are met in compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
2. Provide training and advice to clients and end users of IT services, understand, and resolve issues and ensure IT policies, procedures, systems, and tools are correctly applied to assist WFP staff in conducting their work.
3. Coordinate the collation of a range of complex data, conduct data analysis, including the impact of changes, and support the development of accurate reports to identify and recommend solutions.
4. Oversee the maintenance of systems and hardware by junior technology assistants to ensure technology is running effectively for WFP staff.
5. Develop and deploy technical documentation on equipment for use by WFP staff to ensure staff have access to the required IT services and products.
6. Actively gather requirements and understand programmatic needs to support the implementation of new applications to provide WFP staff with the tools they need to perform effectively.
7. Support the development and implementation of plans for the delivery of a full range of IT services and improvements to methods and processes to support the County Office (CO) deliver the Country Strategic Plan (CSP).
8. Support the budgeting, planning and deployment of IT and Telecommunications systems that are aligned with business needs, in accordance with WFP corporate standards.
9. Provide support to maintain IT and Telecommunications systems and networks, ensuring appropriate data security and access controls considering both local and wide area network issues; and supporting users to get maximum benefits from them.
10. Install and configure new TEC hardware for improving and upgrading system performance; support any technology upgrades as required.
11. Interact with colleagues and respond to queries from users, understanding and resolving issues, providing advice, and ensuring IT policies, procedures, systems, and tools are correctly applied to support them.
12. Coordinate with other UN agencies to network, align activities and support inter-agency collaboration in the delivery of deep field of IT solutions and Telecommunications that support the CO CSP and other UN activities.
13. Follow standard emergency preparedness and contingency planning practices to ensure WFP is able to maintain basic TEC services and/or quickly respond and deploy resources to affected areas at the onset of a crisis.
14. Carry out other duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An advanced university degree in Computer Science, IT, Statistics, Telecommunications or other relevant field.
• Has a minimum of 6 year’s-experience in the IT/TEC sector and in particular operating and supporting Microsoft Windows server OS, client OS and O365 systems; network infrastructure; telecommunications systems like VSATS, radios and wireless LAN systems. OR additional years of experience with a first degree.
• Has performed TEC user support activities resulting in timely, high-quality delivery of services to user community, including the emergency operations user community.
• Possession of industry recognized certificates such as CCNA, ITIL, MCSE, CISSP, COMPUIT etc is desirable
• Has basic knowledge of power systems and back-up power systems
• Knowledge of application development and data analysis is a plus
• Language: Fluency in English and any or more of the following languages: Kakwa, Lugbara, Aringa, Alur Madi, Luo, Acholi is an added advantage.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has assisted in the design and implementation of ITIL service management systems for handling customer requests.
• Has performed user support activities resulting in timely, high-quality delivery of services to user community, including the emergency operations user community.
• Has assisted with the specification, development, research and evaluation of client standards.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

Leads by Example with Integrity

• Upholds, demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards Respects others and values diversity:
• Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same
• Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

• Delivers results for maximum impact:
• Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results Delegates appropriately:
• Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where needed Adapts readily to change:

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

• Is inclusive and collaborative: Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues
• Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback
• Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives

Applies Strategic Thinking

• Communicates, fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the vision
• Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant Analyses and evaluates data:
• Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making and considers the impact of decisions.

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

• Builds partnerships by seeking out opportunities to work with others
• Collaborates with partners by sharing information and working together to deliver common goals and objectives.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

17th March 2023

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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.

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