DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

28 September 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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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).

JOB TITLE: Information Systems Consultant

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular Consultancy

UNIT/DIVISION: TECM Foundational Technology Services

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Rome (Italy)

DURATION: 11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Reporting directly to the Workplace Services Lead and under the general supervision and guidance of

the Chief of TECM, the incumbent shall support the continuous optimisation and automation of

infrastructural services, facilitate the transition of key services and workloads to the cloud,

operationalise and deliver new cloud services and infrastructures for the organisation and, in

collaboration with other TEC stakeholders, provide training, guidance and knowledge transfer to

ensure efficient support.





ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Main responsibilities include, but not limited to:

1. Operationalisation and delivery of new and existing cloud services.

2. Optimisation of critical on-premises infrastructural services, facilitating the transition of such

to the cloud where possible.

3. Act as the focal point to TECI for any operational security workloads.

4. Implementation of a global support model for the administration of Microsoft Azure, including

RACI matrix and standard operating procedures.

5. Provide training, guidance and knowledge transfer to TEC stakeholders, both internally and

externally to the workplace management team.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

• Endorsement and Release processes are completed for new and existing cloud services,

ensuring adequate support structures and documentation is in place.

• Optimise and automate on-premises infrastructural services, decommissioning obsolete

services where necessary.

• In collaboration with TECI, implement new operational security workloads and technologies

to ensure the continuous improvement of cyber-security efforts and ensure that daily

monitoring of operational cyber-security platforms services is running effectively, and

reporting and escalation to TECI is done in accordance with existing procedures.

• Definition and implementation of global support model for the administration of Microsoft

Azure, inclusive of RACI Matrix, Standard operating procedures and full integration with

EasyVista and ServiceNow ITSM Service.

• Train and guide members of the Workplace Management team and India Service Desk to

efficiently administer and manage the on-premises infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: University degree, preferably with a Masters, in computer engineering, process

optimisation or an equivalent discipline

Experience: 3-5 years of incremental experience in on-premises and cloud infrastructures

Knowledge & Skills:

In depth knowledge of administering complex hybrid IT infrastructures. Sound

knowledge of Active Directory and networking technologies. Experience in the

implementation and operationalisation of cybersecurity technologies.

Languages: English. Desirable any other UN official language.

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 committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

- All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

- We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

- If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

- At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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