Impact Evaluation Specialist

The Impact Evaluation Specialist supports the coordination and management of WFP's Climate and Resilience Impact Evaluation Window and leads or contributes to the delivery of impact evaluations. The role involves designing impact evaluations, managing data collection and analysis, engaging with stakeholders, and producing reports to support evidence-based decision making in humanitarian and development contexts.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and management of the WFP’s Climate and Resilience Impact Evaluation Window including defining evidence priorities, delivering window level deliverables, and maintaining management tools and data systems.
• Lead or contribute to the design and delivery of impact evaluations under the Climate and Resilience Window using best practices and WFP Process Guide.
• Lead or contribute to procurement of Institutional Review Board approvals and data collection firms, and support data collection activities.
• Assist in the design, revision, and programming of household survey questionnaires.
• Lead or support data analysis in accordance with agreed impact evaluation designs and timelines.
• Engage with field coordinators and stakeholders at country and regional office levels.
• Produce or review detailed reports outlining impact evaluation activities and findings at inception, mid-line(s), and end line stages.
• Support quality assurance and peer review processes for impact evaluation reports.
• Lead or support design and dissemination workshops and undertake field visits as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of the Impact Evaluation Unit.

Requirements

• Masters degree in academic disciplines relevant to the assignment (economics, political science, development studies, etc.). A doctoral degree is considered an advantage.
• A minimum of 6 years’ professional experience supporting the delivery and quality of impact evaluations, and preferably with exposure to climate/resilience impact evaluations or research.
• Experience managing Randomized Control Trials in the field is considered a plus.
• Experience working with UN and multilateral agencies is considered a plus.
• Excellent research skills.
• Solid knowledge of quantitative methods used for identifying and measuring impacts (e.g. survey design, implicit association tests, etc.).
• Proficiency in using statistical software packages (Stata, R, SPSS, etc.).
• Fully computer-literate with excellent skills in Word, Excel, Power Point and database management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively in diverse teams. Experience working with government partners is desirable.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multi‑partner workplans. Ability to track implementation progress and ensure timely follow‑up.
• Adapt in bringing together diverse stakeholders and facilitating collaborative decision‑making.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills. Ability to effectively bridge academic and practitioner audiences.
• Well organised and systematic.
• Fluency (level C) in English language.
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language is a requirement.

Skills

• Impact Evaluation
• Randomized Controlled Trials
• Quantitative Methods
• Survey Design
• Statistical Software Stata
• STATA
• SPSS
• Database Management
• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Research Skills
• Multi-Partner Workplan Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborative Decision-Making
• Report Writing
• Climate Impact Evaluation
• Resilience Impact Evaluation

Languages

English