Senior IT Assistant (Software Engineering)

Job Title: Senior IT Assistant (Software Engineering)
Post Grade: Service Contract, SC-6
Duty Station: Nairobi
Date of issue: 26th September 2013
Deadline for application: 7th October 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:
 Participate in the design of software systems and tools to support WFP Kenya operations.
 Writing and testing code in a team environment;
 Reviewing and documenting software bugs or issues and taking corrective action as required;
 Participate in the implementation of technology solutions to support WFP Kenya operations.
 Producing user and system support documentation;
 Participate in peer code reviews
 Writing system documentation e.g. functional specifications
 Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Experience, Critical Success Factors and Language: 
 Completion of secondary school education supplemented by training/tertiary qualifications in software development technology.
 Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of ICT.
 Extensive experience in designing, writing code and implementing solutions using two or more of the following technologies; ASP.NET, C or C++, C#, PHP, SQL server, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java
 Experience in agile/ scrum software development methodology.
 Demonstrated capacity to coordinate system development that relies on inputs from a variety of stakeholders.
 Experience in development of online and offline data capture solutions with centralised repository synchronization
 Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, organisational and planning skills
 Experience in developing/delivering training and providing user-support.
 Experience in developing software applications to support the running of unique non-governmental organisations projects will be an
added advantage.
 Experience in the Python/ Django framework and/ or Android ® will be an added advantage
 Experience working in an international organisation or multicultural environment will be an added advantage
 Good written and spoken English and fluent in Kiswahili.
Interested and qualified candidates meeting the above qualifications are required to submit their online applications only by following the
below instructions.
 Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/13-0014598
 Step 1 : Create your online CV
 Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
If you have any queries relating to this VA please send them to: Nairobi_Hr@wfp.org
WFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.