Deadline for Applications
22 April 2026, 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome).
About WFP
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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 Automation Lead
Key Details
Type of Contract: Regular consultancy contract (CST) Level 1
Unit/Division: Digital Services Branch, Information Technology Division (TEC)
Duty Station: Remote working
Duration: 11 months
Background and Purpose of the Assignment
Reporting to the Head of Solution Development and Delivery and Engineering, the IT Automation Lead oversees the technical aspects of the design and implementation of IT solutions, providing direction, instructions and guidance promoting automation of tasks using scripting, artificial intelligence and low code/no code platform 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.
WFP’s vision for automation is to transform the organization into a modern, productive and paper‑less office by reducing or eliminating manual processes, thereby ensuring that its human capital can be dedicated to helping the most vulnerable.
The consultant will be based remotely and work with global colleagues in our Nairobi, Rome HQ and Country Offices. As such, the role will require proven ability to work in remote teams.
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, covering all aspects such as functionality, user experience, and compliance with applicable guidelines (architecture, security, technology stack, user interface, etc.).
Provide direction, instructions, and guidance to the (off-site) Development Teams.
Promote the automation of tasks through tools such as scripting, low code/no code platforms, artificial intelligence.
Ensure the integration within system, based on the API first principles.
Set-up and maintain IT solution environments.
Collaborate on maintaining the continuous improvement (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) infrastructure.
Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
Other duties related to software development, as required.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Education
University degree or a post‑secondary education combined with a minimum of 3 years of equivalent working experience in software development or other related fields.
Experience
At least 3 years of professional working experience in software architecture and development.
Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge and proficiency with solutions architecture, developing high‑quality IT solutions, web technologies, Git versioning system, Agile Scrum, and mainstream software design & development methodologies.
Proven experience with Python, RUST or Node.
Experience with usage of AI agents, data pipelines, automation pipelines.
Proven and practical experience with AI integration protocols and methodologies like MCP, A2A, and AI Gateway.
Deep knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (CDK is a plus).
Knowledge of PowerApps/Power Automates is a plus.
Understanding of accessibility, security compliance, design principles behind a scalable IT solution, and the differences between delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
Contributions to AI automation related open‑source projects, is a plus.
Availability of an active Github/Gitlab