Career Opportunities: Internship- IT Operations, Kigali
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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGMENT:

TWFP has defined a new Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for 2019-2023. This defines 4 broad Strategic Outcomes (SOs) which are mandated to address specific needs to tackle specific needs. Activities under each strategic outcome are guided by information management systems that are designed to improve the implementation of the support provided to ensure efficiency and effectiveness while also tracking progress towards the goals SO specific outline goals. WFP Rwanda Country Office (CO) aims to continuously enhance its operational information management so that it not only meets WFP corporate requirements but also helps enhancing performance. In order to achieve this, The Country Office hosted a digital analysis mission with an intent of having a single view of all technology initiatives and how they support the CO CSP, and capture pre-requisites, risks and metrics. The digital roadmap and plan to address prerequisites has been approved and ready to be implemented to contribute to the effective delivery of IT services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of BTO, TEC unit, the intern will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Assist in identifying how IT can enhance business performance using the current systems and leverage digital solution
2. Assist in collecting and collating data, conduct basic analysis to support the development of digital solution
3. Assist in updating technical systems documentation for developed digital solutions
4. Assist in the installation, configuration and customization of IT systems ensuring compliance with WFP’s IT standards, guidelines and procedures.
5. Resolve users’ queries, escalating if required, to ensure that standard IT questions are answered, and accurate information is provided.
6. Any other duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A university degree in Information Technology or any related field preferably supplemented by additional studies/trainings in the field of database management and data analytics

Experience:

Not a mandatory requirement, but internship in similar capacities would be a plus

Knowledge &Skills:

• Good understanding of database management, Structured Query Language (SQL) and Microsoft Power apps
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power apps skills are an asset
• Good understanding of WAN/LAN networking and operating systems
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Languages:

Fluency in English. Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is an asset.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

28th Decemeber, 2022

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply on-line through WFP recruitment website.

This VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT is open ONLY to Rwandan Nationals.

Please note that WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Only Women are Eligible to Apply

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.