IT Solutions Developer CST-I, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
JOB DETAIL
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
28 March 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Addis Ababa)
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WHY JOIN WFP?
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
- We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION
Job title: IT Solutions Developer CST-I
Grade: CST-I
Type of Contract: Consultant
Unit: Information Technologies (Ethiopia Country Office)
Duty Station (City, Country): Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration: Eleven (11) Months
Number of Available Positions: One (01)
JOB PURPOSE:
The position calls for an experienced mixed-profile professional that holds hands-on technical expertise in data collections, analysis, integration and visualization, as well as proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders ranging from WFP’s senior level management to technical experts across various units and partners. The position will also lead the Country Office digitalization (non-SCOPE) and innovation activities.
The candidate needs to demonstrate ability to effectively capture business process flows and technical requirements at the country office level (also known as “data mapping”) and translate analysis to tangible project and product roadmaps tailored to the country office needs. In the implementation of the roadmaps, he/she will supervise the delivery of technical training, and support activities being delivered by data analysts and IT Solutions developers.
The role calls for a candidate that can both deliver advanced training on tools like Tableau, facilitate complex data virtualization projects, drive data quality and governance efforts and standardize a product offering across digital transformation product lines.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :
1. Manage the CO data workplan and associated budget, working closely with the various units, the Field and HQ data teams to identify priorities and align activities with the global workplan
2. Work closely with data owners, and stakeholders to identify data pain points and data visualization needs for country operations by carrying out Data mapping assessments to identify local demand
3. Engage with the business units to understand strategic objectives, gather requirements, and analyze capabilities to shape demand for technology products, offering opportunities to improve business processes and stakeholder alignment
4. Manage recruitment, planning, and supervision of new talents in the TEC unit based on evolving needs.
5. Ensure that local data initiatives are aligned on the global data strategy
6. Engage and manage the work of operational data analysts on delivery of solutions outlined in the country office data roadmaps
7. Conduct Data Solutions training and rollout
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- 5 years minimum of relevant professional experience in the field of digitalization and Data Management
- Has participated in the development of WFP systems, applications, and/or databases.
- Has collated data and prepared reports on IT/TC investment and costs to facilitate decision-making by stakeholders.
- Has supervised and guided team members.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Advanced university degree in Computer Science, engineering or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.
Language:
International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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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 [email protected] 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.
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