Analyst
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Baghdad
Iraq
January 4, 2026
Full-timeJanuary 4, 2026
Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) Officer
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. WFP has been recognized globally for its efforts, notably being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting peace. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their background, and strives to create a healthy and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities it serves.
Job Overview:
The Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) Officer position is crucial for advancing the Iraq Country Strategic Plan (CSP), which aims to transition from emergency aid to sustainable development and resilience building. The RAM Officer will lead evidence generation across various program areas, including food assistance, resilience, nutrition, school feeding, and social protection. This role requires the officer to ensure that operations are informed by high-quality, relevant data through assessments, surveys, and analysis. The RAM Officer will collaborate closely with program teams, field offices, and government partners to strengthen national data systems and promote evidence-based programming. The position is designed for individuals who are passionate about using data to inform strategic decisions and enhance accountability in humanitarian efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The RAM Officer will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including but not limited to: designing and implementing assessments and thematic studies across WFP Iraq’s program portfolio; ensuring effective data collection, validation, and contextualized analysis; compiling and disseminating assessment results to inform program management and strategic decision-making; providing technical analytical support for Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and baseline surveys; utilizing advanced statistical and geospatial tools to evaluate environmental degradation and socio-economic impacts; leading geospatial mapping and data visualization efforts; developing targeting methodologies for social protection programs; and strengthening national capacities by collaborating with government counterparts to build sustainable monitoring frameworks. The officer will also support the development of an integrated national monitoring system that enables real-time data collection and predictive analytics.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in Economics, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Geography, or a related field. Alternatively, a first university degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training may be considered. The position requires a total of 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year of professional supervisory experience. Relevant experience in designing assessments, statistical analysis, econometrics, or data management/visualization is essential, preferably within a UN agency or a recognized institution known for high-quality analytical work. Background or training in social services, food security, nutrition, or familiarity with WFP operations is considered an asset.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Geography, or a related discipline. Candidates with a first university degree and additional relevant work experience or training will also be considered. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of food security and data analysis in a humanitarian context.
Experience:
The position requires a total of 5 years of relevant experience, which includes at least 1 year of professional supervisory experience. Candidates should have substantial experience in designing assessments and surveys, conducting statistical analysis, and managing or visualizing data. Experience within a UN agency or a recognized institution known for high-quality analytical work is preferred. Familiarity with social services, food security, and nutrition will be advantageous for candidates applying for this role.
Languages:
Fluency in English (Level C) is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in Arabic or Kurdish is considered an asset, as it will facilitate communication and collaboration with local stakeholders and enhance the effectiveness of the RAM Officer's work in the region.
Additional Notes:
The position is a Service Contract (Level 8) and is based in Baghdad, Iraq. The role is full-time and may require domestic travel as needed. WFP offers an attractive compensation package and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization emphasizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. WFP has been recognized globally for its efforts, notably being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting peace. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their background, and strives to create a healthy and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities it serves.
Job Overview:
The Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) Officer position is crucial for advancing the Iraq Country Strategic Plan (CSP), which aims to transition from emergency aid to sustainable development and resilience building. The RAM Officer will lead evidence generation across various program areas, including food assistance, resilience, nutrition, school feeding, and social protection. This role requires the officer to ensure that operations are informed by high-quality, relevant data through assessments, surveys, and analysis. The RAM Officer will collaborate closely with program teams, field offices, and government partners to strengthen national data systems and promote evidence-based programming. The position is designed for individuals who are passionate about using data to inform strategic decisions and enhance accountability in humanitarian efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The RAM Officer will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including but not limited to: designing and implementing assessments and thematic studies across WFP Iraq’s program portfolio; ensuring effective data collection, validation, and contextualized analysis; compiling and disseminating assessment results to inform program management and strategic decision-making; providing technical analytical support for Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and baseline surveys; utilizing advanced statistical and geospatial tools to evaluate environmental degradation and socio-economic impacts; leading geospatial mapping and data visualization efforts; developing targeting methodologies for social protection programs; and strengthening national capacities by collaborating with government counterparts to build sustainable monitoring frameworks. The officer will also support the development of an integrated national monitoring system that enables real-time data collection and predictive analytics.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in Economics, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Geography, or a related field. Alternatively, a first university degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training may be considered. The position requires a total of 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year of professional supervisory experience. Relevant experience in designing assessments, statistical analysis, econometrics, or data management/visualization is essential, preferably within a UN agency or a recognized institution known for high-quality analytical work. Background or training in social services, food security, nutrition, or familiarity with WFP operations is considered an asset.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Geography, or a related discipline. Candidates with a first university degree and additional relevant work experience or training will also be considered. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of food security and data analysis in a humanitarian context.
Experience:
The position requires a total of 5 years of relevant experience, which includes at least 1 year of professional supervisory experience. Candidates should have substantial experience in designing assessments and surveys, conducting statistical analysis, and managing or visualizing data. Experience within a UN agency or a recognized institution known for high-quality analytical work is preferred. Familiarity with social services, food security, and nutrition will be advantageous for candidates applying for this role.
Languages:
Fluency in English (Level C) is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in Arabic or Kurdish is considered an asset, as it will facilitate communication and collaboration with local stakeholders and enhance the effectiveness of the RAM Officer's work in the region.
Additional Notes:
The position is a Service Contract (Level 8) and is based in Baghdad, Iraq. The role is full-time and may require domestic travel as needed. WFP offers an attractive compensation package and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization emphasizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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