Senior Information Technology Assistant (Software Engineering)

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Job Title: Senior Information Technology Assistant (Software Engineering)
Post Grade: Service Contract, SC-6 Duty Station: Nairobi
Date of issue: 17th May 2013
Deadline for application: 31st May 2013

 Background
WFP Kenya is seeking an experienced and dynamic Information Technology Assistant (Software Engineer) to join the Innovations team. As part of the Innovation unit, the incumbent will be involved in on-going development, implementation and maintenance of software solutions as well as with consulting software development projects with various WFP Kenya units. He/she will be involved in all phases of the development cycle from design, through implementation, debugging, testing and maintenance of the software. Under the direct supervision of the programme officer – innovations unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:-

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
 Support the unit’s work in development and implementation of ICT systems by:
o Writing and testing code;
o Observing, testing, diagnosing and fixing faults in software:
o Participating in the planning, installation and implementation of equipment interfaces and peripheral devices;
o Analysing software specifications for completeness and compatibility with system capabilities;
 Translate business requirements in functional requirements for development
 Supervise development and testing of software by external suppliers against development schedules.
 Participate in functionality upgrades and maintenance of systems.
 Perform other related duties as required.

 Qualifications, Experience, Critical Success Factors and Language:
 Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in of ICT. With at least two years in experience in programming languages and platforms including Python, Django JavaScript, C or C++, SQL server, MySQL, Pascal, HTML, CSS, php, Java , J2ME, , Oracle
 Experience in developing software applications to support the running of unique non-governmental organisations projects.
 Experience in agile software development methodologies in a cross-border (international) software development context.
 Experience in development of online and offline data capture solutions with centralised repository synchronization
 Experience in development of cash and voucher systems at the World Food Programme would be an added advantage.
 Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, organisational and planning skills
 Demonstrated capacity to coordinate system development that relies on inputs from a variety of stakeholders, demonstrated experience introducing improvements into processes, experience in developing/delivering training and providing user-support.
 Experience working in an international organisation or multicultural environment will be an added advantage
 Good written and spoken English and fluent in Kiswahili.

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications are required to submit a covering letter quoting Vacancy Announcement No. WFP/16/13 with their updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and name, title and e-mail address of three referees. Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link – http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc. All documents should be sent in an envelope which must be marked:

CONFIDENTIAL WFP/16/13 and sent to:-
Human Resources Officer
World Food Programme
P.O. Box 44482
NAIROBI 00100 OR deliver to Office B-120, UN Complex, Gigiri.

WFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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