WFP IT Operations Officer Jobs 2022 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs. WFP Zimbabwe looking for “IT Operations Officer“. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University degree may apply on or before August 15, 2022.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps communities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries.
WFP IT Operations Officer Jobs 2022
The WFP has published a job vacancy announcement on August 04, 2022 for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of IT Operations Officer to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
| Recruiter | World Food Programme |
| Position | IT Operations Officer |
| Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Three years |
| Application Deadline | August 15, 2022 |
WFP Job Vacancy 2022
Job Purpose:
- To deliver efficient and effective IT and Telecommunications (TC) services, contributing to sound, innovative solutions that enable staff to deliver food assistance to beneficiaries, in line with WFP’s strategy.
- The incumbent will work under the general supervision of and provide advice to the Country Director. The position holder will establish and manage effective business relationships, provide expert IT advice, and develop innovative solutions that fulfil business objectives while ensuring corporate guidelines are adhered to. Internally, the holder will be accountable for the delivery of digital solutions and IT Services to the Zimbabwe Country Office in alignment with corporate TEC Division governance, guidelines, and policies.
- The role will provide leadership and management to IT staff and act as a point of escalation and coordination for critical incidents. Working with minimal supervision, it will manage relationships with internal staff and suppliers to ensure effective and efficient technology products and services are delivered. The job holder also develops and/or supports the usage of systems and applications, data, and databases.
- Externally, the incumbent will ensure that WFP’s technology is deployed to any partner responsibly. He/she will work with and through local private sector providers, civil society, and academia to provide expertise and services to national systems. The holder will encourage and advocate for the use of WFP’s in-house digital programmatic expertise to open opportunities for wider, strategic engagement, particularly in collaboration with Government counterparts. All decisions concerning the use of technology should consider the sustainability of the digital services and solutions, including support, within WFP, and within the national development plans.
Position in Organization:
- Requisition ID 171166
- Posted 03/08/2022 – Fixed Term – Africa, Southern
- Zimbabwe – Harare
Qualification:
- Education: Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Informatics or another relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or training/courses. Possession of relevant certifications will be a distinct advantage
- Experience: 3 or more years of relevant managerial/supervisory experience in a relevant area, including the design, installation, upgrading, operation, control, maintenance, and effective use of IT infrastructure components.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of digital technology trends and how modern technology works.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect dots within the context of a large, complex organization and sector.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Strong leadership in managing and developing operational teams and managed service providers in delivering and supporting IT services across all lines of business.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and sound knowledge of ITIL service principles, experienced supplier manager and focused on delivering CSI across production platforms and IT services.
- Expertise in budget planning, financial management and resource management.
- Experience in technological innovation (identification, design, advocacy, execution).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Have the ability to analyze and translate business requirements into appropriate processes and applications. Have a strong partnership orientation to help meet WFP’s IT requirements.
How to Apply WFP IT Operations Officer Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://career5.successfactors.eu//career?career_ns=job_listing&company=C0000168410P&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&rcm_site_locale=en_GB&career_job_req_id=171166
The Closing Date: August 15, 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.wfp.org/countries/zimbabwe |
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