IT Solutions Associate

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

8 December :59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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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).

To provide technical assistance to Department of Women Affairs and Ministry of Women and Children Affairs-MoWCA and potential other ministries to implement the MCBP & VWB programmes in the field level.
At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

The IT Solutions Associate will report to the IT Officer – TEC for Government and in coordination with the Social Protection Programme Officer.

S/He will be responsible for the following tasks:

System Development and Optimization:

• Collaborate with the MIS Officer to design and develop different MCBP and VWB MIS modules.
• Participate in performance monitoring, measurement, and capacity planning of integrated solutions.
• Provide technical expertise in reviewing deployed solutions and standardized configurations, recommending changes to improve system performance. Develop software to implement the architecture of IT solution and comply with data model following corporate IT recommendations.
• Collaborate on maintaining the continuous improvement (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) infrastructure.
• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
• Other duties related to software development and TEC Operations as required.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure continuous data entry of new MCBP and VWB beneficiaries' information in the MIS.
• Assist in providing MIS support to ensure monthly payments via G2P (Government to Person) for the MCBP beneficiaries.
• Support coordination with the Finance Division for timely G2P payment processes.

Integration and Server-Related Issues:

• Collaborate with relevant authorities, such as Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) and Election Commission (EC), on integration and server-related matters.
• Maintenance and optimization of cloud server

Data Confidentiality and Security:

• Work on implementing and enabling features in the MIS to ensure compliance with Bangladesh Government's data protection policies and guidelines, as well as WFP's standards.
• Contribute to ensuring data confidentiality and security measures are maintained within the MIS.

Capacity Building:

• Transfer skills and knowledge to the DWA MIS Unit to maintain an effective MIS system for selected social protection programmes.
• Provide support in updating the MIS as required by the schemes' processes.

Stakeholder Integration:

• Assist in coordinating and facilitating the integration process of the MCBP and VWB MIS with relevant stakeholders, including ministries and payment providers, in consultation with DWA.

Any other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum requirement of 3 years of professional experience but allow
• flexibility in the type of experience—e.g., a combination of software
• development and other IT-related work. Broaden experience criteria to include
• 1–2 years in software development combined with 1 year in other IT-related work.
• Accept programming experience in any mainstream language (e.g., Java,
• Python, C/C++, etc.).
• Reframe knowledge of government financial systems as an advantage, not a mandatory requirement.
• Emphasize the provision of short training/orientation to help candidates
• quickly adapt to the role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Data
• Engineering.

DELIVERABLES /OUTPUTS EXPECTED:

• Developed and managed productive working partnerships with Government.
• Improved scalability of MCBP and VWB MIS system
• Successfully operationalized new modules of MCBP and VWB MIS
• Prepared capacity strengthening plan for GoB and cooperating partners.
• Written reports and submitted them as per deadline; and
• Supported undertaking necessary assessment/review/research, along with dissemination of the findings.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: 

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 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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