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The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of an Information Officer in the Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks : - Provides basic technical support on relevant hardware and software systems applications in assigned area. - Supports senior staff in the creation and maintenance of application software within Lotus Notes, Microsoft Access and web-based architectures, etc. ; assists in the preparation of technical and user documentation, as well as in the production of training materials. - Provides support on software development matters, including security, data integrity and recovery ; assists with needs assessment for new systems (including modifications to existing systems) ; performs ongoing reviews with users and developers and responds to requirements; requests, implements, provides operational support and maintains various applications. - Conducts research on new technologies as requested ; keeps abreast of developments in the field ; assists in testing and evaluating new products and technologies. - Performs other related duties as required. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to : - Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day) ; - Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country ; - Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities ; - Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. ; - Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers ; - Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 18 - 26
Nationality
Requirements
Required experience
Area(s) of expertise
Languages
Required education level
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