DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS17 November 2024-23:59-GMT-05:00 Colombia Standard Time (Bogota)
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.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme 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.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
TÍTULO DEL CARGO: Asociado/a de Operaciones de Tecnologías de Información
UNIDAD: Tecnologías de Información
LUGAR DE TRABAJO: Bogotá
DURACIÓN DEL CONTRATO: Un (1) año, prorrogable
TIPO DE CONTRATO: Fixed Term
NIVEL: GS-6
CONTEXTO ORGANIZATIVO:
El Programa Mundial de Alimentos (PMA) de las Naciones Unidas es el mayor organismo humanitario de lucha contra el hambre del mundo. En Colombia, el apoyo que PMA brinda al gobierno nacional responden a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenibles (ODS) 2 y 17 haciendo uso de herramientas innovadoras tales como transferencias en dinero y compra local de alimentos a través de asociaciones de agricultores. Las actividades del PMA en Colombia se concentran en las poblaciones más vulnerables, que incluye víctimas de la violencia, comunidades marginadas y grupos étnicos. El objetivo es reconstruir y fortalecer sus fuentes de subsistencia, asegurando que tengan adecuado acceso en todo momento a dietas nutritivas y diversas e incrementando su capacidad para recuperarse y adaptarse a los cambios climáticos. Esto se hace de manera progresiva a través del desarrollo de las capacidades de autoridades locales para implementar programas responsables que contribuyan a reducir la inseguridad alimentaria y la malnutrición.
El titular del puesto trabajará bajo la supervisión del Oficial en Tecnología de la Información. En este nivel, el titular debe dar evidencia de responsabilidad y espíritu de iniciativa para gestionar los recursos, formar y coordinar personal de apoyo y gestionar proyectos a su cargo para responder autónomamente por los servicios bajo su responsabilidad, resolver consultas complejas disponiendo solo de orientaciones de orden general. Se requiere que haga uso de buen criterio frente a las diferentes y cambiantes prioridades y los problemas imprevistos que puedan surgir a diario en la prestación de dichos servicios.
FINALIDAD DEL PUESTO:
Coordinar y orientar a los colegas y gestionar los proyectos y las actividades de mantenimiento y apoyo en la esfera de la tecnología de la información y comunicaciones (TIC) para que la prestación de servicios de TEC sea eficaz, velando por la correcta aplicación de las políticas de Tecnología de la organización incluyendo, pero no limitado, a Seguridad informática y protección de datos.
El asociado/a de operaciones de TEC es el líder técnico del equipo de servicios básicos de Tecnología; trabaja en estrecha colaboración con el servicio de asistencia técnica, las diferentes unidades de servicio, los usuarios finales y otras unidades del WFP (a nivel de la Oficina de País, Oficina Regional y Oficinas de Terreno) para comprender las necesidades de la organización y desarrollar requisitos y especificaciones para sistemas y servicios de acuerdo a su prioridad y criticidad.
RESPONSABILIDADES PRINCIPALES (lista indicativa y no exhaustiva):
EXPERIENCIA DESEABLE PARA DESEMPEÑAR ESTA FUNCIÓN:
CUALIFICACIONES ACADÉMICAS ESTÁNDAR MÍNIMAS:
Formación: Finalización del ciclo de educación secundaria. Certificado de educación postsecundaria en ciencias de la computación, ingeniería u otro campo relacionado.
Idiomas: Dominio del español, nivel de inglés mínimo intermedio. Deseable nivel avanzado.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.