Information Management Developer and IT Manager

Overview DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 27 November :59-GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability. About WFP The World Food Programme is the worlds 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 WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP visit our website and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok. 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 training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs, as well as internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an opportunity to work across country, regional and global offices and with colleagues dedicated to humanitarian work. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). Job Title: Information Management Developer and IT Manager Type of Contract: REG CST Unit/Division: SCDLC Duty Station: Remote working Duration: 6 months Background and Purpose of the Assignment WFP, as the lead agency of the Logistics Cluster, maintains a Global Logistics Cluster Support Team (GLC) based in the Supply Chain Division of WFP HQ in Rome. It is comprised of a diverse multi-skilled group of logisticians and is mandated by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) to complement and coordinate the logistics capabilities of co-operating humanitarian agencies during large-scale emergencies and disasters. WFP aims to enhance global partnerships for sustainable development and support the achievement of the SDGs in developing countries. The assignment covers the Relief Item Tracking Application (RITA) and the Logistics Information Exchange platform (Log:ie). The RITA developer will provide technical support and development for RITA, and the Log:ie developer will support the Log:ie platform and related preparedness work. Accountabilities/Responsibilities Provide software development and advice on the further enhancement of RITA in coordination with the RITA development team. Ensure issues raised in the RITA Ticket Tracking System are addressed in a timely manner. Provide technical advice on how RITA can evolve to meet cargo tracking needs. Ensure RITA provides necessary reporting metrics required by active clusters in field locations. Supervise and guide other developers hired for temporary technical support. Train WFP ICT staff to maintain RITA on WFP servers and perform basic programming maintenance tasks. Support field operations through timely bug fixes and software updates. Ensure proper documentation of all coding work and up-to-date technical reference manuals. Maintain confidentiality and security of information stored on the Supply Chain Maps and align with OSCC/OSCL standards. Assess business requirements and advise technical solutions with estimated time and cost to implement. Implement agreed changes and test to ensure no undermining of existing functionality. Liaise with TEC and Supply Chain to support NFI Tracking Tool project. Perform other related duties as required for the Log:ie platform and related components. Deliverables First Minimum Viable Product (MVP) version of the Logistics Cluster Preparedness and Response Platform rolled out and available for targeted project countries. Qualifications & Experience Required Education: University degree in Computer Science, Data Sciences, Social Science (ideally cross-disciplinary with data sciences), Engineering, Math or relevant field with related experience in information management and data analytics. Experience: Minimum seven years in programming and project management, preferably in software development, data analytics and information management. Experience in supply chain and emergency logistics; humanitarian experience is desirable. Strong knowledge of web frontend development (JavaScript, HTML/Ajax, CSS), Java EE (JSF, IPA), GIS (ArcGIS desirable), database design/architecture, Python; familiarity with modern web technologies and development processes. Languages: Fluency in English required; knowledge of another UN language preferred. WFP Leadership Framework Overview of leadership standards and behavior guidelines. Access to the framework is available via the link in the original posting. Reasonable Accommodation WFP provides reasonable accommodations during recruitment. If you require an accommodation, please contact us. No Fee Disclaimer The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of recruitment. Do not respond to solicitations for payment. Reminders Before You Submit Your Application Ensure your profile is accurate and complete, including employment records, qualifications and language skills. Upload your CV in English and only necessary documents (CV and Cover Letter currently). Shortlisted candidates will be notified. All employment decisions are based on organizational needs, merit and qualifications. WFP is committed to an inclusive work environment and conducts rigorous reference and background checks. Required Experience: Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr