DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
26 July 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)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).
We are seeking to fill the position of IT Operations Associate G6, based in the Foundational Technology Branch (TECM) at the World Food Programme Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Please note that this vacancy announcement is being issued internally and externally.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
At this level job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate a team of support staff.
This position will report to the TECM Manager.
THE ROLE
To coordinate and guide Information Technology maintenance and support activities to enable the effective delivery of IT services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Carry out system and hardware maintenance tasks, such as running specialised network monitoring and system protection, to ensure technology is running effectively.
Monitor technology reliability, identify user needs, analyse data and produce accurate reports in order to recommend IT solutions to support informative decision-making.
Resolve queries independently, escalating if required, to ensure that standard IT questions are answered and accurate information is provided to staff.
Provide standard technical training to end users of commonly used technology and systems, in order to assist WFP staff in conducting their work.
Provide guidance and training to junior colleagues in the delivery of IT support services to support the capability building of staff.
Support the co-ordination of new application implementation in order to provide WFP staff with the tools they need to perform effectively.
Draft standard material such as end-user and technical documentation to ensure staff have access to required information about IT services and products.
Implement improvements to methods and processes within the IT division in order to support the continuous improvement of IT services provided.
Coordinate installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems and equipment, to ensure optimal services in compliance with standard operations procedures.
Coordinate a team of IT staff to ensure individual and team objectives are met in compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
Follow set emergency response processes and procedures as required to provide support in enabling emergency food assistance needs to be met.
OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirements:
Experience in coordinating and managing implementation of technical projects.
Experience with supporting technical leadership in the provision of video conferencing and connectivity services.
Experience in reporting, drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation and maintaining plans and budgets.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience necessary to actively support, enhance, implement, and manage IP networks, telecommunications, and videoconferencing systems.
Experience in engaging and managing third-party service providers and vendors, including technical overseeing troubleshooting and coordinating second and third-level support.
Demonstrated experience managing systems such as voice-over IP (VOIP) technologies, video conferencing systems (e.g. Poly, Yealink) and networking.
Desirable requirements:
Has experience working within and with United Nations inter agency context.
Has experience with Microsoft Teams Telephony and Session Border Controller (SBC) services.
Has experience analysing service management results and development service enhancement recommendations.
Has participated in business process re-engineering efforts and identified service management improvements.
Has experience participating in procurement/budgeting processes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language is required.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please note that this is a local recruitment for a General Service Staff position; therefore applicants must:
a) be Italian citizen, or non-Italian citizen holding a valid legal permit to live and work in Italy; and
b) reside within commuting distance (100 km or 1.5 hours travel time) of the duty station in Rome, Italy (Via Cesare Giulio Viola, 68, 00148), or already live in the country and be willing to relocate to Rome at their own expense before taking up the assignment. Preference will be given to candidates who already reside within commuting distance of the duty station. Please note that WFP will not cover relocation or living expenses and will not provide assistance in obtaining and extending residency status or work permits.
WFP offers a competitive compensation package, determined by the contract type and the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Rome salary scale: UN Salary Scale.
SELECTION PROCESS
Only applications received in English will be considered.
Our selection process follows a structured approach and includes the following steps:
Application to vacancy announcement.
A language assessment, technical assessment and competency-based interview will be used to evaluate the essential requirements.
At a later stage, candidates will be required to submit conflict‑of‑interest; personal disclosure forms, academic certificates, professional references, as part of the mandatory background checks.
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: global.inclusion@wfp.org
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
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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. 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.