ICT Specialist CST II

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

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 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).

In this position, you will have to: 

• Develop, implement and maintain major Local Area Network (LAN and WLAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) projects.
• Administer and coordinate the use of the LAN and WAN.
• Analyse networking problems and recommend solutions to modify and improve equipment, facilities, and services.
• Establish control systems to ensure that all telecommunications equipment is in proper repair and working order to maintain satisfactory
• connectivity between users of the equipment.
• Maintain, upgrade, or enhance existing systems including troubleshooting and providing continuing technical user support i.e., resolve
• network problems and advise on the use of new techniques.
• Ensure appropriate data security and access controls considering both local and wide area issues.
• Track IT assets and other ETC equipment and coordinate with the admin team to keep operation equipment inventory updated.
• Recommend to partners standard operation procedures, alternative ET solutions and a cost/benefit analysis for each solution.
• Engage with helpdesk services and provide the necessary support to the operation.
• Escalate problems to appropriate parties by established procedures; detect problem patterns and recommend solutions.
  Support training of staff and capacity building of humanitarian partners in the country.
• Assist the ETC coordinator to Lead the country-based UN security networks assessments based on connectivity, applications, and security
  procedures,
• Build local capacity in IT and telecommunications, for WFP or other humanitarian agencies.
• Provide technical advisory, specifications and inspections for procurement and reception of goods and services within the area of expertise.
• Develop and recommend strategies to address specific telecommunications, connectivity, and related training needs.
• Provide emergency communications capabilities in support of staff security, including providing a focal point for inter-agency emergency
  field security communications liaison.
• Recommend to partners standard operation procedures, alternative ET solutions and a cost/benefit analysis for each solution.
• Control issues of frequency coordination and licensing, interfacing with local telecommunications regulatory authorities and other UN
  agencies.
• Design, install, or supervise installations or upgrades of VHF networks, ranging from simple single (isolated) repeaters to complex repeater
  networks linked via IP (Point to Point microwave connections), including end-user equipment (mobile and/or handheld equipment
• Perform other related duties as required.

To join us in saving lives, and changing lives, you will have for:

Education: Advanced university degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Computer, Telecoms or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline or First  University degree with additional years of related work experience or training/courses.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in an international context, preferably in a humanitarian context.
Involvement in minimum 2 emergency operations during the last 5 years of experience with escalating levels of responsibilities.

Knowledge & Skills: LET'S NET certified; Cisco certifications are highly recommended. Sound knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and other related software.

Language: Fluency (level C) in the English language.

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

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 the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• 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

• 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.