Research Analyst

World Food Programme; Roma; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading humanitarian organization is seeking a Research Analyst Consultant in Rome. This role involves conducting research and data analysis for evaluations, supporting data management, and preparing evaluation deliverables. Candidates should have a relevant university degree and at least three years of experience in humanitarian or development work. Fluency in English and intermediate skills in French or Spanish are required. The contract runs from October 22, 2025, to April 21, 2026, with possible extensions.

Servizi

Inclusive and diverse working environment

Personal and professional development opportunities

Multicultural work atmosphere

Competenze

• At least three years of relevant professional working experience, preferably related to humanitarian or development work.
• At least two years of professional experience in evaluation research and data analysis.
• Experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools and methods.
• Fluency in English and intermediate level of French and/or Spanish are required.

Mansioni

• Conduct research and data analysis for centralized evaluations.
• Support data management and visualization.
• Prepare evaluation deliverables including reports and presentations.
• Engage with evaluation stakeholders and manage the evaluation process.

Conoscenze

Quantitative analytical skills

Qualitative analytical skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Formazione

University degree in an academic discipline relevant to evaluation

Strumenti

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database management

Descrizione del lavoro

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

30 October 2025 23:59 Central European Time (Rome)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organisation, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

WHY JOIN WFP

• 2020 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
• Inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.
• Strong personal and professional development programmes, internal mobility and training opportunities.
• Exciting careers across country, regional and global offices worldwide.

JOB TITLE

Research Analyst Consultant

TYPE OF CONTRACT

Regular Consultancy

UNIT / DIVISION

Office of Evaluation (OEV)

DUTY STATION (City / Country)

Rome, Italy

DURATION

22 October 2025 – 21 April 2026 (extendable to max 11 months)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Country Strategic Plans and other policy and programme evaluations require solid evidence to strengthen future performance. The Office of Evaluations (OEV) at WFP Headquarters in Rome manages Corporate Emergency Policy, Strategic Evaluations and Country Strategic Plan Evaluations. Research and data analysis support the compilation of Terms of Reference, extraction of data from corporate databases, quality assurance, e‑library set‑up, stakeholder meetings and workshops.

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Centralised evaluations – research and data analysis (≈80%)

The research analyst will conduct research and data analysis for centralised evaluations including Policy and Strategic Evaluations, Country Strategic Plan Evaluations (CSPEs), Corporate Emergency Evaluations (CEEs) and Synthesis Evaluations. Current portfolio includes:

• CSPE – Pacific MCO
• CSPE – Lebanon
• Other centralised evaluations due to increased workload or absences (leave and BIS)

In addition the analyst will provide support to other OEV and ARU priorities as may be needed. The allocation of evaluations may be modified and other evaluations identified during the course of the consultancy.

Data management

Assessment of relevant datasets, proactive and efficient data collection (qualitative and quantitative), systematic data source management, reliability assessment, data set analysis and visualization.

Knowledge management

Set‑up and timely update of the evaluation library, maintenance of evaluation documents in TWS, update of the WFP Evaluation Management Information System.

Support to evaluation deliverables

Contribution to Concept Note/TOR preparation, comments matrices, draft inception and evaluation reports, summary evaluation reports, briefs, PPTs, videos and seminars.

Support to management of evaluation process

Tracking of the evaluation process, liaison with HQ RB and CO stakeholders, administrative and logistics support for meetings, briefings and workshops.

Data analytics (≈10%)

The analyst will act as a data champion for COMET outcome/outputs indicator data, OPWeb emergencies data and resilience measurement data. The analyst will be focal point for the evaluation coordination cluster, convenor of ARU bi‑weekly meetings, self‑training, ad‑hoc training of ARU and OEV staff, outreach to potential external partners and timely stand‑in support to colleagues.

Contribute to effective functioning of OEV (≈10%)

Participation in planning and coordination of meetings/retreats; secretariat support to the Evaluation Coordination Cluster; support for data processing, data quality assurance and data visualisation; support for any other activity relevant to the development of the evaluation function.

Most activities will be carried out in Rome. However the analyst may be required to travel to other WFP sites on an ad‑hoc basis.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

• All tasks assigned completed on time and to professional standards as per the detailed TOR for support to centralised evaluations.
• Contributions to the ARU provided in a timely and professional manner as requested by the head of the ARU over the contract duration.

For accountability 3: to be defined. Overall key results will contribute to the overall effectiveness and successful development of WFP’s evaluation function.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education

University degree in an academic discipline relevant to evaluation.

Experience

• At least three years of relevant professional working experience, preferably related to humanitarian or development work.
• At least two years of professional experience in evaluation research and data analysis.
• Experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools and methods.

Knowledge & Skills

• Fully computer‑literate with excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills including statistical / econometric abilities.
• Eye for detail; accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills written, verbal and visual.
• Knowledge of WFP is an advantage.

Functional competencies

• Demonstrated ability to manage data, analyse quality, assure and communicate them.
• Ability to work with multiple evaluation managers simultaneously and manage work planning and competing deadlines.
• Ability to engage professionally with evaluation stakeholders and teams.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing context.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive in managing own work as well as raise issues with functional and line managers when needed.
• Commitment to confidentiality and sound understanding of key ethical issues associated with evaluation.

Languages

Fluency in English and intermediate level of French and / or Spanish are required.