Research, Assessment and Monitoring Officer (Head of RAM)

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of extreme weather. WFP operates in numerous countries around the globe, focusing on providing security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and nutrition assistance. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from various backgrounds to apply. WFP has a mission-driven culture that emphasizes integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion, and it aims to create a healthy and inclusive work environment for its employees. WFP has received recognition for its efforts, including being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 202

• The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, and it offers opportunities for internal mobility across its global offices.

Job Overview:
The position of Research, Assessment and Monitoring Officer (Head of RAM) is crucial for the World Food Programme's operations in Pakistan, particularly in the context of the country's complex challenges such as climate-related shocks, economic volatility, and food insecurity. The Head of RAM will provide strategic and technical leadership to enhance the quality and utilization of evidence across WFP Pakistan. This role involves collaborating with program teams to establish a coherent evidence-generation agenda that directly supports operational and strategic decision-making needs. The Head of RAM will also be responsible for building partnerships with national institutions and coaching national staff, ensuring the development of sustainable data systems. The position is designed to strengthen WFP's role as a trusted provider of evidence and analysis, which is essential for effective humanitarian assistance and program adaptation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evidence Generation and Strategic Analysis: Lead the development of a Country Office Evidence Generation Strategy that aligns with program and supply chain priorities. Identify evidence gaps in areas such as food security and nutrition, and support program functions in generating actionable evidence. Promote the integration of various data sources into coherent analysis products.
• Decision Support and Response Analysis: Lead and ensure the quality of analyses related to food security, nutrition, and economic factors to inform design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design and operational decisions. Ensure evidence-based targeting approaches are utilized for vulnerable populations.
• Monitoring and Learning: Strengthen the link between monitoring systems and operational decision-making, promoting the use of monitoring findings for program adaptation.
• Data Systems, Analytics, and Innovation: Enhance data management and analytics capabilities, integrating various datasets and improving analytical dashboards.
• Partnerships, Capacity Strengthening, and Team Leadership: Provide leadership and management of the RAM unit, mentor national staff, and build partnerships with government and academic institutions to strengthen evidence systems.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in relevant fields such as Statistics, Economics, or International Affairs. Alternatively, a first university degree with two additional years of relevant experience is acceptable. Candidates should have at least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in areas such as food security analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and social protection. Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and linking evidence generation to decision-making is essential. Experience working with governments and UN agencies is also required, with a preference for candidates who have experience in South Asia.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree in Statistics, Economics, Demography, Public Policy, Development Studies, International Affairs, or related fields is required. Alternatively, a first university degree with two additional years of relevant work experience and/or training is acceptable.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant fields such as food security analysis, vulnerability analysis, and monitoring and evaluation. Experience in leading analytical teams and linking evidence generation to operational decision-making is crucial. Familiarity with social protection systems and disaster risk management is also important.

Languages:
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are mandatory. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not specified as a requirement.

Additional Notes:
This position is a consultancy role for a duration of 11 months, based in Islamabad, Pakistan. The vacancy is open to non-Pakistani nationals and UN personnel only, with a strong encouragement for qualified women to apply. WFP offers a competitive benefits package, including salary and medical insurance. The application deadline is set for 14 October 2026, and candidates are advised to apply through the WFP online recruiting system.