Overseeing key operational functions and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures, the role entails maintaining rigorous financial controls, managing audit processes, and safeguarding company assets. Responsibilities include directing financial reporting, optimizing budgetary allocations, and providing strategic guidance to senior leadership to drive organizational growth. Additionally, the position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
The primary duties and obligations encompass the following:
Coordinate the strategic partnership between WFP and OCHA, allocating 30% of your time to this critical collaboration.
Serve as the intermediary between the World Food Program (WFP) and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) impact evaluation units.
Work collaboratively with OCHA and WFP Country Teams, along with other United Nations agencies, to identify potential opportunities and evaluate the feasibility of impact evaluations.
Facilitate consistent interactions with the WFP Anticipatory Action team, part of the WFP Climate and Resilience Service, to pinpoint priority countries and develop impact evaluation frameworks aligned with the service’s strategic objectives.
Design and implement robust impact evaluation frameworks for key countries, collaborating closely with both country-level and global headquarters teams.
Spearhead ongoing interactions with stakeholders at both country and regional office levels.
Draft comprehensive progress summaries, donor communications, briefing documents, and strategic partnership presentations.
Capture and formalize key insights, effective methodologies, and collaborative outcomes to enhance future initiatives.
Facilitate collaborative planning initiatives, coordinate resource mobilization strategies, and assist in the preparation of partnership proposals.
Conduct thorough assessments and deliver strategic guidance to enhance alignment and collaboration among implementing partners.
Coordinate joint communication materials, success stories, and visibility products in collaboration with partners, maintaining unified messaging that adheres to REV communication guidelines.
Organize public events, field missions, and donor visits as needed to support operational requirements.
Conduct or assist in the implementation of impact evaluations as part of the WFP/OCHA partnership, accounting for 70% of responsibilities.
Spearhead the execution of impact evaluations through Randomized Control Trials (RCTs).
Oversee or actively participate in securing Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals through the procurement process.
Design, revise, and provide programming support for household survey questionnaires.
Facilitate the identification and contracting of data collection service providers, ensuring that all activities are conducted in alignment with the requirements of impact evaluations while also addressing additional monitoring and evaluation needs within WFP.
Conduct or assist with data analysis in alignment with approved impact evaluation designs, ensuring timely completion to optimize opportunities for evidence-based insights.
Oversee daily interactions with field coordinators and key stakeholders across country and regional office levels.
Engage in field missions as necessary to facilitate the execution and oversight of impact evaluations.
Support enumerators by delivering comprehensive training for data collection activities and offering expert technical guidance on data quality verification and analytical processes to maintain the highest standards of data accuracy and reliability.
Diligently oversee the execution of the program to verify adherence to the evaluation design and data collection protocols.
Co-authoring briefs, reports, and other evaluation-related publications, the incumbent ensures compliance with WFP’s established reporting standards and the organization’s evaluation quality assurance systems (ERAS).
Lead or facilitate the planning and delivery of dissemination workshops, while also conducting field visits as necessary to support impact evaluation activities.
At the conclusion of the contract, the designated deliverables must be completed and submitted in accordance with the agreed-upon specifications and timelines. These deliverables encompass all required outputs, documentation, and performance metrics outlined in the contractual obligations. Ensuring their timely and accurate completion is essential to fulfilling the terms of the agreement and achieving project objectives.
Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of the partnership work plan.
Engaging in productive feasibility dialogues with key countries to collaboratively design and execute impact evaluations.
We are seeking a skilled professional to design and oversee three to four impact evaluations, ensuring they are executed with precision and effectiveness. This role requires meticulous planning and robust project management to deliver high-quality assessments that drive meaningful insights. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in structuring evaluations that yield actionable results.
Clear and effective outputs for impact evaluation communications
Seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of three years of professional experience in [specific industry/role]. Proficiency in [specific software/tools] is essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as the capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with [specific regulations/standards] is a plus.
Education:
A doctoral degree in academic disciplines such as economics, political science, or development studies—or related fields—is required for this role.
Seeking a candidate with demonstrated experience in the field, equipped with a proven track record of success. The ideal applicant should have hands-on involvement in relevant tasks, ensuring they meet the demands of the role. Prior engagement in similar positions is essential, as it demonstrates familiarity with key processes and challenges. The position requires a minimum of [X] years of practical experience to qualify for consideration.
Professional experience totaling no less than six years in delivering and ensuring the quality of impact evaluations is essential, with a strong preference for candidates who have engaged in climate or resilience impact evaluations or research.
Experience overseeing randomized controlled trials in challenging environments; prior work in austere or high-risk duty stations is advantageous.
Applicants with prior collaboration alongside United Nations entities and other multilateral organizations will be prioritized. Familiarity with multi-agency impact assessments is also highly advantageous.
Demonstrates proficiency in [specific knowledge areas or tools, e.g., data analysis, project management software, or industry-specific regulations], alongside strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Exhibits adaptability to evolving priorities and technical advancements while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Familiarity with [relevant methodologies, frameworks, or standards] is essential for executing assigned responsibilities effectively.
Demonstrates outstanding ability to conduct thorough and effective research, leveraging critical thinking and analytical expertise to gather, evaluate, and synthesize information efficiently.
Proficiency in quantitative techniques for assessing and quantifying impacts, including survey design and implicit association tests, is essential.
Strong competence in operating statistical software applications, including State, R, and SPSS, is required for this position.
Highly proficient in computer operations with advanced expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management systems.
Proven ability to collaborate seamlessly within diverse teams, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity. Experience collaborating with government entities is considered a valuable asset.
Demonstrates exceptional organizational and planning capabilities to effectively manage complex, multipartner work plans. Exhibits a keen aptitude for monitoring implementation progress and ensuring prompt follow-up actions.
Skilled in convening and uniting varied stakeholders, fostering an environment conducive to consensus-driven decision-making processes.
Demonstrated proficiency in resolving operational obstacles and identifying process inefficiencies, coupled with a keen capacity to evaluate collaborative relationships, uncover synergistic opportunities, and recommend data-driven strategic improvements.
Proven ability to convey information clearly and persuasively through written, spoken, and visual channels. Skilled in translating complex concepts for diverse audiences, including both academic and professional stakeholders.
Systematic and highly organized, with a strong emphasis on structure and efficiency in all tasks.
Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish is essential, with additional proficiency in French, German, or Mandarin considered advantageous. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to effectively engage with diverse teams and stakeholders globally.
Fluency in English at a professional-level proficiency (C1/C2) and an intermediate-level proficiency (B1/B2) in French are required.
Qualifications
PhD/Fellowship
Experience Required
6 years
