Web Engineer

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Job Title: Web Engineer – Consultant

Division: PPF – Private Partnerships and Fundraising Division

Duty Station: Remote or Berlin, Germany

Type of Contract: full-time regular Consultant

Level: CST-1

Duration: 11 months

Deadline for applications: 23.03.2023

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP 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. Around 20,000 people work for the organization, most of them in remote areas, directly serving the hungry poor.

To reach a world with zero hunger, WFP is investing in and growing private sector fundraising and partnerships. Serving as a broker between WFP and the private sector, WFP’s Private Partnerships and Fundraising Division (PPF) strives to mobilize funding, technical assistance, innovative solutions and visibility and awareness to help WFP fulfil its mission, while offering companies and the wider public the opportunity to contribute to a world with zero hunger.

ShareTheMeal is WFP’s fundraising and awareness-raising app. Free to download, the award winning app is a pioneering way for people to join our efforts in creating a world with zero hunger. ShareTheMeal was launched in 2015 as the first pilot of WFP’s Innovation Accelerator, which among other things supports start-ups and innovators in developing their ideas for zero hunger.

ShareTheMeal currently has more than 9.3 million users worldwide, who have shared more than 160 million meals (US$ 100 million). WFP is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy for individual giving, and ShareTheMeal is a key driver for this strategy going forward. The team, located in Berlin and also remotely, is focused on increasing the funds raised to help get to zero hunger by further developing the app to include new and innovative features, increasing the engagement of existing users and growing the user base through marketing and communication initiatives. As the user base has grown, there is a significant opportunity to increase funds raised from existing users and deliver an exceptional experience to build a long-term relationship with each supporter.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Consultant, reporting to the Head of Engineering for the ShareTheMeal initiative, is expected to:

1. Develop features and improvements to the ShareTheMeal web app in a secure, well-tested and performant way.
2. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to maintain a high bar for quality in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
3. Solve technical problems of medium to high scope and complexity.
4. Contribute to objectives and long-term goals of the web app.
5. Exert technical influence to improve the reliability of our products and systems.
6. Support defining and improving standards for style, maintainability, and best practices for a high-scale environment of the ShareTheMeal initiative. Maintain and advocate for these standards through code review.
7. Confidently ship large sized features and improvements with minimal guidance and support from other team members.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

• Completed contributions to application architecture and software development as agreed with the Head of Engineering.
• Documentation and handover to the Head of Engineering for the ShareTheMeal initiative.
• Fully functional dashboard capturing performance and availability metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:	Bachelor’s degree
Experience:	At least 4 years of experience in developing and designing JavaScript based web applications.
Knowledge & Skills:	Expert knowledge of TypeScript and React.js development In depth knowledge of Unit and End-to-end testing Good understanding of JS testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, etc. Embracing principles of clean code, test driven development and agile development processes User-centred approach to software development Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative Ability to interact with managers with maturity and tact Mature judgment with strong interpersonal skills A positive mindset and collaborative spirit. Able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the World Food Programme
Languages:	In addition to a high proficiency in written and spoken English, knowledge of a second UN language is a plus.

Terms and Conditions

Short-listed candidates can be subject to written assessment.

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by role’s responsibilities and deliverables, please be aware that as per UN policy any negotiation based merely on personal cv is not allowed.

This consultancy assignment is renewable upon funding.

Visit the website for detailed information on working with WFP: http://www.wfp.org – Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about our operations.

Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the Organisation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection & recruitment process, and for work-related needs upon joining the Programme.

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.

We greatly appreciate your interest in WFP and joining our mission to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030.

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