World Food Programme WFP Latest Jobs In Pakistan 2022
Job Details
| Hiring Organization | World Food Programme WFP |
| Job Title | IT Solutions Developer SC-8 |
| Job Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Education | BS/MS |
| Experience | 04 Years |
| Total Vacancies | N/A |
| Posted Date | 02-February-2022 |
| Last Date | 08-February-2022 |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| How To Apply | Apply Online |
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Description World Food Programme WFP Latest Jobs In Pakistan 2022
World Food Programme WFP Latest Jobs In Pakistan 2022 This job is based in Islamabad. The professional would be a coordinating lead in the BISP Information System cell for efficient and effective IT solutions for overall design, development and integration of BISP software applications, required to support BISP’s day to day operations including management of dashboard, exchange with external stakeholders and the decision-making process within BISP across a hierarchy of tehsil, division, regions and head office.
The professional will be on secondment to BISP and work with BISP Information Systems cell and report to the PMU lead operationally and technically to the Nutrition Unit’s Information Management officer at WFP.
Available Position
- IT Solutions Developer SC-8
Job Purpose
To contribute to the development of efficient and effective IT solutions, creating sound, innovative solutions that enable staff to deliver food assistance to beneficiaries, in line with WFP’s strategy.
About WFP
World Food Programme WFP Latest Jobs In Pakistan 2022 The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
Key Accountabilities
- Support the development and implementation of modern integrated IT solutions supporting WFP business needs.
- Prepare clear technical systems documentation for developed IT solutions in order to facilitate IT systems development and maintenance.
- Perform unit and integrated testing of new, enhanced or fixed code in order to ensure complete coverage of code and adherence to technical specifications.
- Participate in the installation, configuration and customization of IT systems, as well as integration and migration of data between systems to ensure compliance with WFP’s IT standards, guidelines and procedures.
- Participate in the release of IT systems and provide early life support in order to prepare for and enable proper use of the IT solution.
- Contribute to the analysis, maintenance and upgrade of IT systems and troubleshoot, fix problems and make recommendations for system improvements.
- Contribute to the preparation of training on existing and new functionalities for capacity building.
- Collate data and contribute to the preparation of accurate reports on IT investments and costs, providing information to inform decision-making by stakeholders.
Other Specific Job Requirements
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership to the EHSAAS Nashonuma IT team based in BISP-(IT Team Management)
- Lead the development/improvement and implementation of the existing EHSAAS Nashonuma application – (System Development)
- Ensure that an integrated robust Information system is in place to visualize, analyze and export predefined reports – (System Development)
- Build relationships and collaborate with counterparts in BISP to ensure the functional information system with all required analysis, reports and updates and provide the necessary technical support to all members.
- Ensure and periodically update clear technical systems documentation for developed IT solutions in order to facilitate IT systems development and maintenance – (Quality Assurance).
- Ensure that unit and integrated testing of new, enhanced, or fixed code are done on regular basis in coordination with the team to ensure complete coverage of code and adherence to technical specifications – (Quality Assurance).
- Development of robust issue tracking system for bug fixing and task assignment to each team member – (Quality Assurance)
- Coordinate to ensure the analysis, maintenance and upgrade of IT systems and troubleshoot, fix problems, and make recommendations for system improvements – (Quality Assurance).
- Ensure Compliance with IT standards, guidelines and procedures through installation, configuration, and customization of IT systems, as well as integration and migration of data between systems. – (System Management and Costing).
- Ensure training modules on the application and their regular updates with new functionalities for capacity building – (System Management and Costing).
- Collate data and ensure accurate reports on IT investments and costs, and provide information for informed decision-making by stakeholders – (System Management and Costing).
Standard Qualification
- BS in Computer Systems or IT/software development.
- MS in computer Sciences or related field is desirable.
Desired Experiences
- At least 4 years of experience in Information Management and system development
- Any Information System developed for nutrition or health will be prefered
- Working experience in a hybrid system, with government and multi-partners, will be useful
- Experience in leading a team for system development and implementation.
- Has assisted in the design and development of systems and applications needed to fulfil business requirements
- Has utilized specialized knowledge to resolve issues arising during IT support
- Has contributed to IT projects by providing analysis of business requirements
4Ps Core Organizational Capabilities
Purpose
- Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
- Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
- Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
- Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.
People
- Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
- Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
- Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
- Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.
Performance
- Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
- Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
- Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
- Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.
Partnership
- Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
- Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
- Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
- Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
| Capability Name | Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level |
| Governance, Strategy and Architecture | Shares knowledge of IT governance process and system architecture development with team and analyses current designs for improvements and enhancements while ensuring compliance with legislation and specifies any required changes. |
| Change Implementation, Project Management, Planning and Optimization | Utilises working knowledge of project and change management approaches to collect and analyse relevant data from multiple stakeholders to develop evidence-based business case for change. |
| Technical Expertise | Exhibits deep technical knowledge in area of expertise and actively transfers knowledge to strengthen the skill base across the function; considers the most appropriate use of technical resources to ensure skill development and optimization of resource allocation. |
| Requirement Definition & Management | Exhibits thorough understanding of business areas and processes to define, prioritize and customize IT infrastructure solutions to requirements. |
| System Design | Able to analyze broad product/service functionality to coordinate design of new technology or assist in technology integration/enhancements. |
| Solution Development | Designs, codes, tests, corrects, and documents programs from supplied specifications, using agreed standards and tools. |
