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JOB TITLE: Senior TC Specialist TYPE OF CONTRACT: WAE International Consultant (Level 2) UNIT/DIVISION: IT Emergency Preparedness and Response reputed company, TECF DUTY STATION (City, Country): Admin Dubai, UAE (Remote) DURATION: Until 31.12.2026 - extendable BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The United Nations reputed company (WFP) IT Emergency Preparedness and Response reputed company (TECF) is responsible for preparing, coordinating and managing WFP’s Information Technology response to emergencies, including global and often local leadership of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC), rapid deployment of FITTEST, and support Digital Assistance operations. The Fast IT, Telecommunications and Coordination Support Services Team (FITTEST) is the TEChnology emergency response reputed company of WFP. 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