About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) Bangladesh Country Strategic Plan (CSP 2022-2026) contributes to the WFP Strategic Plan and Sustainable Development Goals through strategic outcomes and activities. The IT Solutions Assistant reports to the IT Officer – TEC for Government, coordinating with the Social Protection Programme Officer. The role involves designing and developing MCBP and VWB MIS modules, monitoring system performance, implementing continuous improvement and continuous deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure, supporting G2P payments, maintaining cloud servers, and ensuring data security in compliance with Bangladesh Government standards and WFP policies.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary and compensation package under a Service Contract (SC5 grade)
- Leave entitlements
- Medical insurance coverage
- Access to personal and professional development programs, training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship
- 12-month contract duration based in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Who can apply?
- Must be a Bangladeshi national (female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply)
- Completion of a university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) is required; education in Computer Science or a relevant field is preferable
- At least 5 years of overall experience in designing and developing software solutions or relevant fields
- Fluency in both spoken and written English and Bangla
- Hands-on experience in large-scale software development using Java Spring Boot and MySQL is desirable
- Working experience with cloud infrastructure (such as AWS or Azure) is desirable
- Good understanding of SDLC (e.g., Agile and DevOps methodology) for delivering solutions is required
- In-depth understanding of the Government of Bangladesh's financial management and accounting system is desirable
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve technical problems independently under pressure
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Note: Additional documents (e.g., passport, academic certificates, recommendation letters) may be requested at later stages of the recruitment process
When to apply
- Application opening date: September 6, 2026
- Application deadline: September 19, 2026, at 23:59 GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)
How to apply
- Complete and update your profile in the WFP Workday online recruiting system, ensuring all sections including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable) are filled out
- Submit your application and required documents (CV and Cover Letter) exclusively online through the official WFP recruitment portal before the stated deadline
- If requiring reasonable accommodation due to a disability, email global.inclusion@wfp.org
- For technical issues regarding the online application portal, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
Additional information
- Number of available positions: 03
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to proceed to the next stage of recruitment
- All submitted documents will be verified; discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, or testing fees at any stage
- No appointment under any contract will be offered to members of UN oversight bodies (e.g., ACABQ, ICSC, FAO Finance Committee, WFP External/Audit Committees, JIU) during service and within three years of ceasing service
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Bangladeshi nationals with a university degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Professionals with at least 5 years of experience in software development.
- Developers experienced in Java Spring Boot, MySQL, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
- Those comfortable working under pressure to resolve technical problems independently.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract is for a fixed 12-month duration.
- Applicants should verify the specific work-mode (remote vs. on-site) as it is not explicitly stated.
- The role requires navigating the Government of Bangladesh's financial systems, which is a desirable but not mandatory skill.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a software engineer looking to apply their technical skills within a high-impact humanitarian context. It offers a chance to build and maintain critical MIS modules for social protection, providing professional growth in CI/CD and cloud server management while supporting the World Food Programme's strategic goals in Bangladesh.
Our take
Bangladeshi nationals with a strong background in Java Spring Boot and cloud infrastructure who want to contribute to social protection programs will find this a compelling opportunity.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
Official-source verified
