Information Technology Assistant (Developer)

 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: WFP 14-0015263 
 Job Title: Information Technology Assistant (Developer) 
Post Grade: Service Contract, SC-5 
Duty Station: Nairobi 
Date of issue: 24 June 2014 
Deadline for application: 7 July 2014 

Background 
In 2010, WFP began designing and evaluating new transfer modalities and technologies in Kenya. WFP plans to increase the use of innovative approaches in the coming years, and requires in-house capacity to ensure that: 

1. Existing business critical systems are supported, and updated as needed. 
2. The potential of new technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of WFP’s food assistance programmes is continuously explored. 
3. Data capture exercises related to WFP’s food assistance transfer modalities are rigorous, effective and efficient. 
4. Systems and business processes are: 
 well-adapted to WFP’s evolving programmes, 
 well-documented and supported, 
 well-designed to support future scaling of successful pilots, 
 integrated with country office management and corporate reporting requirements; and 
 contribute to the evolving national social protection framework including the single-registry project, 
5. Knowledge accumulated through programme innovations is well-managed and contributes continuously to organizational learning. 

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. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 
  Design and development of software systems and tools to support WFP Kenya operations. 
 Writing and testing code in a team environment as well as participating in peer reviews 
 Reviewing and documenting software bugs or issues and taking corrective action as required. 
 Supporting the implementation of technology solutions to support WFP Kenya operations. 
 Producing user and system documentation e.g. user manuals and functional specifications. 
 Performing other related duties as required. 

Qualifications, Experience, Critical Success Factors and Language: 
  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Software development 
 Extensive experience in designing, writing code and implementing web-based applications using PHP, C#, JavaScript in a SQL server environment. 
 Experience in version control (GIT); project management and issue tracking software (Redmine) 
 Experience in mobile-based application development (Android ®) and data collection tools. 
 Experience in implementation/ customisation of OpenSource customer relationship management (CRM) technologies i.e. SugarCRM 
 Demonstrated experience in SMS gateway development, integration (via API) and support. 
 Experience in agile software development. 
 Good written and spoken English and fluent in Kiswahili. 

Interested and qualified Candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures: 

 Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/14-0015263 
 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.