IT and Automations Consultant
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.
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The WFP Library & Research Centre (LRC), INK Division, acts as a center for dissemination of academic, scientific, and technical knowledge within WFP and it supports WFP’s archiving and indexing of documents and publications, as owner of the corporate taxonomy and holder of WFP’s historical publications archive. The LRC also supports staff wellness by providing e-books and journals, particularly to field offices where access is limited. The LRC uses automations for information dissemination, e-book management and management of subscriptions and usage data. The selected incumbent will be expected to be responsible for adopting and managing the LRC’s automations, implemented using MS Power Automate, MS SharePoint online and UIPath, including documentation, maintenance and proactive evolution. The incumbent will also provide support to LRC staff and to patrons on usage of the digital platforms and devices. SPECIFIC TASKS: WFP Library and Research Centre, Innovation & Knowledge Management Division, requires the services of a junior consultant in carrying out the following duties:
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DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
Active and well documented automated workflows for specific services
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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Education: |
University degree in Computer Science or equivalent. Courses in automation, MS SharePoint will be an advantage |
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Experience: |
Academic or professional experience in computer science, |
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Languages: |
Fluency in written and spoken English required. Knowledge of one or more official UN languages is an asset. |
Deadline for application: 5 April 2023
VA number: 514749
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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.
