DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 January 2025-23:59-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.
JOB TITLE: Backend Software Developer
TYPE OF CONTRACT: CST I
UNIT/DIVISION: Forecasting and Early Warning Unit/ Analysis, Planning and Performance Division
DURATION: 11 months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Forecasting and Early Warning Unit at the World Food Programme (WFP) plays a critical role in anticipating and mitigating the impacts of food insecurity worldwide. By leveraging cutting-edge data analytics, forecasting models, and real-time information, the unit supports decision-making processes to preempt crises and ensure timely interventions in vulnerable regions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assist in data integration initiatives including near real-time data ingestion, processing, dashboards, bulletins and visualizations.
* Deploy and maintain HungerMap LIVE features and data layers (reports, schedulers, etc).
* Support infrastructure maintenance activities as needed.
* Advise on software development practices.
* Contribute to the harmonization of tools and development patterns, including code maintenance in version control, system management through automation, and deployment strategies.
* Undertake field missions for country support, facilitate trainings targeting WFP staff and partners.
* Liaise with WFP’s IT department to ensure compliance on the above.
* Perform any other task as required.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
* Develop, test, and deploy new features and data-layers to HungerMap LIVE.
* Improvements to existing user-interface.
* Improvements to backend python frameworks & pipelines software.
* Support infrastructure maintenance and improvements.
* Facilitate training on data security, storage, scripting and coding best practices.
* Facilitate trainings on software development.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or similar. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: At least 4 years of experience in IT related field with a focus on Python, AWS & some React.
Knowledge & Skills:
* Expertise in Python and its frameworks such as FastAPI, Django or Flask.
* Strong knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway & CloudFormation.
* Familiarity with DDD, DI, SOLID & Clean Code principles.
* Familiarity with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
* Experience with Git version control.
* Experience with deployment strategies, Docker, Kubernetes continuous integration, Unit Testing.
* Experience in React, Redux, and other front-end technologies is an asset.
* Experience visualizing geo-data (Leaflet, Mapbox) is an asset.
* Experience in GIS (QGIS, GDAL, PostGIS) is an asset.
Languages: Excellent spoken and written English; spoken and written French highly desired.
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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.
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