About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The World Food Programme is hiring a Research, Assessment and Monitoring Officer to work in Baghdad, Iraq. This role supports the Iraq Country Strategic Plan by delivering timely, credible data to guide WFP's operations. The Research, Assessment and Monitoring unit underpins this strategy by providing robust data collection, analysis, and visualization. The Officer will lead evidence generation across key programme areas, including food assistance, resilience, nutrition, school feeding, social protection, and capacity strengthening. The World Food Programme operates in a dynamic environment shaped by decades of conflict, displacement, climate challenges, and economic instability in Iraq. The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply. The Research, Assessment and Monitoring Officer will work closely with RAM colleagues, programme teams, field offices, and government partners to strengthen national data systems and promote evidence-based programming. The Officer will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of assessments, surveys, and other thematic studies, as well as providing technical analytical support for Post-Distribution Monitoring, baseline and follow-up surveys, and other evidence-generation activities. They will also utilize advanced statistical and geospatial tools to evaluate environmental degradation, livelihood vulnerabilities, and the socio-economic impacts of shocks.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and implementation of assessment, targeting and other thematic studies across WFP Iraq's programme portfolio
- Compile, quality-assure, and disseminate assessment results in a timely manner to inform programme management, strategic decision-making, donor reporting, and advocacy efforts
- Provide technical analytical support for Post-Distribution Monitoring, baseline and follow-up surveys, and other evidence-generation activities
- Provide advanced methodological refinement and contribute to integrated climate and resilience analysis
- Utilize advanced statistical and geospatial tools to evaluate environmental degradation, livelihood vulnerabilities, and the socio-economic impacts of shocks
- Lead geospatial mapping and data visualization efforts to georeferenced intervention sites, improve targeting accuracy, and support coordination and impact tracking
- Support the development and refinement of targeting methodologies for social protection programmes
- Strengthen national and subnational capacities by working closely with government counterparts to build sustainable and integrated monitoring frameworks
- Support the development of an integrated national monitoring system that enables real-time data collection, predictive analytics, and shock-responsive programming
Benefits
- Attractive compensation package
Requirements & Qualifications
- Advanced University degree in Economics, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Geography or other related field
- First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses
- Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of Professional (Supervisory) experience
- Relevant experience in designing assessments and surveys, statistical analysis, econometrics, or data management/visualization
- Background or training in social services, food security, nutrition, and/or familiarity with WFP operations
How to Apply
- Review the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement for details on the compensation package.
- Prepare your application, including your resume and cover letter.
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