Consultant Information Technology CSD

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

7 February 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Lagos)

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).

The Emergency Telecommunications Sector was activated on 23 November 2016 in Nigeria and since its activation the ETS has been working to provide reliable data connectivity and security communications services to humanitarians across the three states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe in North-East Nigeria. The services are provided in 10 common operational areas in the locations: Damasak, Dikwa, Gwoza, Damaturu, Yola, Maiduguri, Bama, Monguno, Ngala and Banki. The current ETS team which is based in the Red Roof premises in Maiduguri, comprises of a team of 7 staff

1. Lead the identification/assessment and prioritization of key telecommunications bottlenecks and gaps impeding delivery of essential assistance by the humanitarian community.;
2. Manage the relationship with any ET service providers on behalf of the cluster members.
3. Provide leadership to the ETS by organizing and chairing ETS meetings in order to better strategically coordinate the continuous identification of ICT problems and solutions adequate to ensure delivery of humanitarian assistance.
4. Represent the ETS at Inter-Cluster and other related coordination meetings
5. Upon request of the Country Director of the leading agency, the ETS Coordinator can advocate for funding with donors as well as brief them on the ETS activities in the country
6. Recommend to partners standard operation procedures, alternative ET solutions and a cost/benefit analysis for each solution
7. Ensure adequate ET preparedness through the Inter-Agency contingency planning process
8. Continuously raise awareness of the Sector concept with the organizations present in the country of operation and support the mainstreaming of the cluster approach.
9. Liaise on a regular basis with all the in-country stakeholders.
10. Ensure proper dissemination of information and full participation of cluster participants to Flash Appeals, SRPs and other funding proposals for common funds and donor funding mechanisms.
11. Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the implementation of ETS project.
12. Where necessary, identify and mobilize resources (i.e. financial, HR, assets) for the services to be provided under the coordination of ET Sector or other Sector participating organizations)
13. Promote/support training of staff and capacity building of humanitarian partners.
14. Ensure that common Inter-Agency emergency telecommunication services are in existence in all common operational areas as agreed by the Humanitarian Country Team

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 recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at [email protected] for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.