IT Solution Architect
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WFP Digital is hiring an IT Solution Architect on an 11-month remote consultancy contract. The role involves leading the technical design and implementation of IT solutions, guiding off-site development teams, and ensuring compliance with WFP standards. Salary is negotiable and applications are submitted on the company site.
- 11-month remote consultancy contract with WFP Digital
- Lead technical design and architecture of IT solutions
- Guide and direct off-site development teams
- Salary negotiable
- Apply directly on the company site
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Salary negotiable
Vacancies
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14 Aug 2026
Job Type
Full-time
Remote
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Job Description
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
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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:
IT Solution Architect
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
Consultancy contract (CST) Level I
UNIT/DIVISION:
Technology Digital Services
DUTY STATION (City, Country):
Remote working
DURATION:
11 Months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Solutions Development, the IT Solution Architect leads the technical aspects of the design and implementation of IT solutions, providing direction, instructions and guidance to the (off-site) development teams for the purpose of developing IT solutions which are fully compliant with WFP standards and achieve the highest quality in terms of technical usability, user acceptability, and domain suitability.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/
Responsibilities
- Design the software architecture and the data model of IT solutions, and support the Product Manager in presenting the IT Solution Proposals to the Architectural Board;
- Ensure the high technical quality of IT solutions and compliance with WFP standards (architecture, security, technology stack, user interface, etc.);
- Provide direction, instructions and guidance to the (off-site) Development Teams;
- Prepare high-level effort estimations for the development of IT solutions;
- Review and approve prioritised Backlog tickets for their inclusion in Sprints looking at completeness, clarity, conciseness, visual representation, dependencies, test data availability, behaviour-driven development (BDD) test scenarios, and such;
- Create technical tickets required to ensure the high quality of the IT solution, and negotiate their prioritization with the Product Manager;
- Set-up and maintain IT solution environments;
- Ensure that all the IT security monitoring tools are in place and acting proactively to avoid security breaches;
- Collaborate on maintaining the continuous improvement (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) infrastructure;
- Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture; and
- If needed, act as Scrum Master:
- Champion for Scrum within the team.
- Coach the Development Team, the Product Manager, and the business on the Scrum process and look for ways to fine-tune their practice of it.
- Deeply understand the work being done by the team
- Help the team optimize the delivery flow.
- As the facilitator-in-chief, plan and schedule the Scrum ceremonies: Sprint planning, Daily stand-up, Sprint demo, and the Sprint retrospective.
- Resolve impediments and distractions for the Development Team, insulating them from external disruptions whenever possible.
- Other duties related to software development, as required.
- QUALIFICATIONS &
- over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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Experience
REQUIRED:
in software development, or related fields.
Five years’
with software development, and a proven track record of planning, leading and executing related projects.
Knowledge & Skills:
In-depth knowledge of web technologies (Python, Django, HTML, CSS, JavaScript); Proficiency developing high-quality IT solutions; Knowledge of Git and branch management techniques; Knowledge of Scrum. Knowledge of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD).
Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is desirable.
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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:
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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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
Education
University degree or a minimum of 8 years of equivalent working