Evaluation Analyst

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 5 September 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people? If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe. ABOUT WFP The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, 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. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: WHY JOIN WFP?- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.- We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). This Evaluation Analyst (Impact Evaluation) will support impact evaluations and related activities, aligning with WFP's strategic priorities, the Evaluation Policy 2022, and the objectives of the Humanitarian Impact Evaluation workstream. The Analyst will play a key role in designing, implementing, and analysing impact evaluations, contributing to a stronger evidence base for humanitarian response and informing decision-making within WFP and the broader humanitarian community. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The WFP Evaluation Policy 2022 reinforces WFP's commitment to evidence-based decision-making and a culture of learning and accountability. Impact evaluations, as defined in the policy, play a pivotal role in assessing the attributable changes in development outcomes resulting from WFP's programs and policies. Impact evaluations are managed and conducted by the Impact Evaluation Unit in WFP’s independent Office of Evaluation (OEV), in partnership with external experts. In line with this commitment, OEV established a dedicated Humanitarian Impact Evaluation workstream, in partnership with USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). This initiative aims to generate rigorous evidence to inform the design, targeting, and implementation of humanitarian and emergency interventions, particularly in priority areas such as climate change, cash transfers, targeting strategies, school meals, and nutritional interventions. A key component of this approach is the use of "lean" impact evaluations, designed for rapid implementation and adaptability to the dynamic nature of humanitarian settings. OEV also supports knowledge sharing, collaboration, and capacity building in impact evaluation, bringing together stakeholders from across the humanitarian and development sectors. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the delivery of humanitarian impact evaluations (60%): Develop and maintain comprehensive evaluation management tools, data repositories, and information systems, adhering to WFP's Impact Evaluation Quality Assurance System (IEQAS) and ethical standards. Conduct literature reviews and data analysis to inform evaluation activities and ensure alignment with the latest research and best practices. Support the utilisation of innovative data sources and collection techniques, keeping abreast of emerging trends related to randomised controlled trials and impact evaluation. Provide data analysis support at all stages of impact evaluations (e.g., design, inception, data collection, analysis). Participate in field missions as needed to support the implementation and management of impact evaluations, ensuring adherence to WFP's operational guidelines and safety protocols. Support enumerator training for data collection and provide technical guidance on data quality checks and analysis, ensuring data accuracy and reliability. Assist in the development of robust sampling a