IT Solution Architect

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 30 October 2025 – 23:59 GMT+01:00 CET (Rome) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to equal employment opportunity for all 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 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 impacts of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do. The vision for 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 and living WFP values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity and Inclusion) while working with partners to save and change lives. WHY JOIN WFP WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. It offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment, invests in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and internal mobility. A career at WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices worldwide. JOB TITLE IT Solution Architect TYPE OF CONTRACT Regular consultancy contract (CST) Level I UNIT / DIVISION Digital Solutions Delivery Branch (TECD), Technology Division (TEC) DUTY STATION Remote working DURATION 11 Months BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the IT Solution Architect leads the technical aspects of the design and implementation of IT solutions, providing direction, instructions and guidance to off‑site development teams to develop solutions that fully comply with WFP standards and achieve the highest quality in technical usability, user acceptability and domain suitability. ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Design the software architecture and data model of IT solutions and support the Product Manager in presenting IT Solution Proposals to the Architectural Board. Ensure the high technical quality of IT solutions and compliance with WFP standards (architecture, security, technology stack, UI, etc.). Provide direction, instructions and guidance to off‑site Development Teams. Prepare high‑level effort estimations for development of IT solutions. Support the Product Manager with backlog grooming. Review and approve prioritised backlog tickets for inclusion in sprints, considering completeness, clarity, conciseness, visual representation, dependencies, test data availability, BDD test scenarios, etc. Create technical tickets to ensure quality and negotiate prioritisation with the Product Manager. Request VPN accounts and renew them on time to ensure continuity of services. Set‑up and maintain IT solution environments. Collaborate on maintaining continuous improvement (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) infrastructure. Create an inspiring team environment with open communication culture. Perform other duties related to software development as required. DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT Well‑developed IT solutions fully compliant with applicable guidelines (architecture, security, technology stack, UI, etc.). Clean source code in WFP source‑code repositories. Documentation of IT solutions (Solution Proposals endorsed by the Architectural Board). QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Education University degree or minimum of 8 years of equivalent working experience in software development or related fields. Experience At least 3 years of professional experience in software architecture and development. Knowledge & Skills In‑depth knowledge and proficiency with solutions architecture, high‑quality IT solutions, web technologies, Git, GitFlow, CI/CD, Agile Scrum, and mainstream software design & development methodologies. Proven experience with Python and frameworks such as Django or Flask. Proven experience with Docker, Kubernetes and general dockerization concepts and techniques. Proven experience with CD/CI implementation and pipeline automation. Understanding of accessibility, security compliance and design principles behind scalable IT solutions. Knowledge of delivery platform differences (mobile vs desktop) and optimisation for specific platforms. Capabilities Ability to think creatively and strategically. Ability to plan and organise work effectively. Ability to articulate complex concepts in non‑technical language. Ability to coordinate multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Well organised and detail oriented. Languages Fluency in oral and written English with intermediate knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish or Portuguese) desirable. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK Guides to common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access the 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: (contact details). NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for payment, please disregard it. Note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced – pay particular care when submitting personal information online. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Ensure your profile is accurate, complete and includes employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). Upload your professional CV in English. Only CV and Cover Letter are required at this time; additional documents (passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc.) may be requested later. Contact us at (email) if you face any challenges with submission. SELECTED CANDIDATE PROCESS Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to an inclusive work environment free of discrimination, harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. No appointment under any 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 UN system with oversight responsibilities over WFP during or within three years of service. KEY SKILLS Business Process VMware Cloud HTML5 Windows Project Management AWS Infrastructure Web Services jQuery Java Computer Engineering Solutions Design Technical Solutions Analytics EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full‑Time EXPERIENCE Years (exact number not specified) VACANCY 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr