DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS26 December 2024-23:59-GMT-04:00 Atlantic Standard Time (Barbados)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs 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).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
In 2018, WFP re-established its presence in the Caribbean with an office in Barbados. The WFP Caribbean Multiยญ Country Office supports 22 countries and territories across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. WFP Caribbean's capacity strengthening programme focuses on vulnerability analysis and mapping; end-to-end supply chain management; shock-responsive social protection; food systems strengthening; and climate risk financing. In times of crisis, WFP works with partners to provide direct assistance when events surpass national and regional capacities by delivering food, cash or voucher assistance, or through emergency logistics or emergency service provision.
This role work independently across multiple business areas establishing and managing effective working relationships with business counterparts to align business and IT needs. They use their substantial technical knowledge and experience to gather and analyse business needs, provide advice and deliver solutions.
JOB PURPOSE:
Partner with the Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) to understand itโs vision, mission, needs and operating environment in order to transform business objectives into solutions exploiting IT capabilities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as the Head of Technology of the Country Office, developing and implementing the technology teamโs strategy and plan covering as a minimum telecommunications infrastructure, technological solutions, IT asset management, cybersecurity and data awareness and training for all country office employees, and ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, standards and strategies.
Build and nurture relationships with the counterparts of other functional areas, with a special focus on Programme, to understand and anticipate the direction of the business and ensure alignment technological solutions with changing requirements and priorities.
Gather and shape business demand, anticipating direction of the business and offering industry, business and technology insights with potential to create value for the business environment.
Enable business change and improve ability of the business to adapt by analysing business capabilities, defining needs, modelling the business and identifying new opportunities or recommending solutions that deliver value for business priorities.
Manage and motivate a team of staff, providing coaching, training and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.
Any other duties as required.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS (details to be determined by Post Managers):
WFP provides emergency response support to the 22 English and Dutch-speaking countries in the Caribbean. In this role, the incumbent may be required to:
โข Support the Unit's emergency response activities.
โข Deploy to affected countries to assist with operations as required.
โข Work beyond regular working hours as needed.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
Country Office infrastructure and IT equipment is up-to-date and fully aligned with corporate standards, with obsolete IT assets having been timely replaced and disposed of.
Data on all IT assets is up to date in the corporate asset management systems.
Corporate IT solutions required by the Country Office have been rolled out.
Local IT solutions have been implemented in full alignment with WFPโs IT Solution Delivery process.
Country Office employees have received cybersecurity and data literacy training.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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/course.
Experience:
At least 5 years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in related area.
Has effectively managed IT projects and supervised project team members.
Has analysed and translated user requirements into new business processes and applications.
Has formed strong partnerships with relevant parties to help meet WFPโs IT requirements.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in both oral and written communication in English Language
Who Can Apply?
- This position is open to all candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience. Please be advised that we will only reach out to candidates who have been shortlisted for this position.
Employment Particulars
- Type of position: Short Term, Full Time
- Type of Contact: Consultancy
- Duration on Contract: 11 months.
- Duty Station: Bridgetown, Barbados
- Remuneration: WFP offers a competitive compensation package determines on the basis of the Terms of Reference and the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
- Travel Requirements: The WFP Caribbean Office cover the 22 English and Dutch speaking Caribbean countries. The selected candidate may be required to travel from time to time, both regionally and internationally, to support missions, emergency responses, training etc. As such full medical clearance will be required.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org 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.
- This position is open to all candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience. Please be advised that we will only reach out to candidates who have been shortlisted for this position.