IT Solution Architect (Identity Management),

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ph3DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS /h3p27 September 2026‑23:59‑GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) /ppWFP 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. /ph3ABOUT WFP /h3pThe 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. /ppAt 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. /ppTo learn more about WFP, visit our website: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. /ph3WHY JOIN WFP? /h3pWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. /ppWFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. /ppWFP 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. /ppA 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. /ppWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). /ph3ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT /h3pThe position is based in Rome, Italy and reports to Head of Engineering/Head of Beneficiary Management Products, within the Technology division - Digital Services branch (TECD). /ph3JOB PURPOSE /h3pThe incumbent will play a central role in shaping and leading the beneficiary services agenda in the Technology Division as part of the larger digital capabilities for WFP. The incumbent will manage a small team of employees to deliver IT solutions, work independently, using technical knowledge and expertise to provide recommendations on development or procurement of IT solutions. /ppThe incumbent will conduct complex analysis, develop, and propose creative solutions to business requirements or problems, and identify opportunities for improvements and may be involved in strategic planning and policy development. /ppThe incumbent will be required to collaborate with enterprise architecture, other IT solution architects, operations, developers, product managers, and business analysts to ensure the successful design, development and release of the SCOPE platform. /ph3KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES /h3pConduct analysis and manage the design, procurement, development, implementation, installation, configuration, maintenance, and evolution of healthy, secure, and robust IT solutions, performant in high‑latency and low‑bandwidth environments. /ppDesign the software architecture and data model of IT solutions, and support the Product Manager in presenting IT solution proposals to the relevant Architectural Board(s). /ppMaintain high technical quality of IT solutions across all aspects, including functionality, user experience, performance, and compliance with applicable WFP guidelines and standards (architecture, security, technology stack, user interface, etc.). /ppProvide proactive support to ensure coherent integration of IT solutions with other corporate technology platforms. /ppUndertake continuous quality assurance of IT solutions and their environments, including security controls, testing, monitoring, and backup mechanisms, in line with operational requirements. /ppSet up, configure, and maintain development, testing, and production environments required for IT solutions. /ppEnsure that appropriate IT security monitoring tools are in place and operating proactively to prevent, detect, and respond to security incidents. /ppCollaborate on the establishment, maintenance,



and continuous improvement of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) infrastructure and practices. /ppContribute to the development of IT solution delivery plans, resourcing plans, timelines, budgets, and high‑level effort estimations to ensure effective and efficient delivery. /ppReview and approve prioritised product backlog items for inclusion in development sprints, ensuring completeness, clarity, dependencies, test data availability, and alignment with behaviour‑driven development (BDD) test scenarios and technical standards. /ppCreate, manage, and prioritise technical backlog items required to ensure the robustness, performance, and maintainability of IT solutions, negotiating priorities with the Product Manager as needed. /ppContribute to technical specifications, tender documentation, and evaluations supporting the procurement of IT solutions and services, in accordance with WFP rules and regulations. /ppDevelop, maintain, and continuously update comprehensive technical and non‑technical documentation to support operations, maintenance, knowledge transfer, and solution hand‑over. /ppDefine procedures for the controlled decommissioning and archiving of IT solutions and all associated data, in line with WFP data retention and security policies. /ppManage the preparation of test plans and oversee the development of unit, integration, and system tests for new, enhanced, or defect‑corrected code, ensuring sufficient coverage and adherence to specifications. /ppCoordinate, guide, and provide technical direction to junior IT Solution Developers and off‑site development teams, fostering best practices and consistent delivery standards. /ppManage the provision of technical support and training to end‑users and stakeholders, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and recommendations for continuous improvement. /ppMaintain up‑to‑date knowledge of WFP IT policies, standards, and architectural principles, and ensure their consistent application. /ppCooperate fully with audits, reviews, and extraordinary measures, promptly addressing findings and implementing corrective actions as required. /ppMaintain effective internal and external partnerships within WFP, with partner organisations, vendors, and other UN agencies to align activities, exchange technical knowledge, and maximise opportunities for inter‑agency collaboration. /ppPerform other duties related to software development and IT solution delivery, as required. /ph3QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE /h3pEducation: Advanced university degree in Computer Science or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses. /ppExperience: Five years or more of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in IT, or in the absence of an advanced degree eight years progressively responsible professional experience in IT. /ppLanguage: Fluency (level C) in English language. /ppIntermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language). /ph3KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS /h3pIn-depth knowledge and proven experience in managing large teams following agile software development methodologies. /ppExtensive knowledge of the supported technology stack (Django Python) is a must. Knowledge in ReactJS, React Native, and/or Kotlin would be a plus. /ppExtensive knowledge of AWS cloud architectures and large PostreSQL databases. Experience with developing offline-first applications would be a plus. /ppKnowledge on smartcard technology including NFC, and security mechanisms such as PKI and SAMs would be a plus. /ppAbility to operate in distributed/decentralised teams. /ppWorking knowledge of biometrics technology. /ph3TERMS AND CONDITIONS /h3pThis is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities. /ppThe selected candidate will be employed on a limited fixed‑term contract of 1 year renewable. /ppLimited Fixed‑Term Appointment (LFT)



position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period for up to 4 years. /ppThe position is based in Rome, Italy and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate. /ppIncumbents of LFT positions are not eligible to apply for other mobile positions advertised internally through the Reassignment. /ppWFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards ( including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance. /ph3WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK /h3pWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. /ph3REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION /h3pWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. /ppIf you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: /ph3WFP CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY REMINDERS /h3pAll applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. /ppWe 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. /ppAt 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. /ppOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process. /ppAll 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. /ppTherefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. /ppNo 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. /ppTo ensure that WFP is able to deliver on its mandate, a range of contract types exist depending on the duration and nature of work. Find out more here. /ph3WFP VALUES AND CULTURE /h3pWFP 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, physical or mental disability. /ppThe United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. /ppWe are 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. /ppRead more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here. /ppWant to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here: Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn Integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. These values inspire everything we do every day, allowing us to work towards a world with zero hunger. /ppYou can read more about the values here. /ppOur behaviour guides us in how we accomplish our mission. /ppAll WFP employees are expected to demonstrate the standards of behaviour described in the WFP Leadership Framework. /ppLearn more about the WFP Leadership Framework here. /ppWFP is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated via email or originating from online job boards. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment or contract with WFP in return for the payment of fees or providing personal or banking information. Read more. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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