About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian organization, is seeking an Impact Evaluation Specialist for its Office of Evaluation, Impact Evaluation Unit. Located in Rome, Italy, this position plays a vital role in responding to growing demand from host countries, donors, and policymakers for high-quality impact evaluation evidence in humanitarian and transitional development settings. The role will primarily support the Climate and Resilience Impact Evaluation Window by leading evaluation designs, managing data collection and analysis, coordinating with field offices, and ensuring rigorous evidence production.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package aligned with WFP terms and conditions for regular CSLT Level 2 contracts
- Opportunities to work with passionate colleagues across global country, regional, and headquarters offices
- Professional development support through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship programs
- Participation in high-impact evaluations addressing global climate and resilience challenges
Who can apply?
- Master's degree in academic disciplines relevant to the assignment, such as economics, political science, or development studies (a doctoral degree is considered an advantage)
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience supporting the delivery and quality of impact evaluations, preferably with exposure to climate or resilience evaluations
- Solid knowledge of quantitative methods used for identifying and measuring impacts, such as survey design
- Proficiency in using statistical software packages such as Stata, R, or SPSS
- Fluency in English at level C and intermediate knowledge at level B of a second official UN language
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Applications close on 31 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)
How to apply
- Ensure the online Workday profile is accurate, complete, and contains all employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Submit the application exclusively through the online recruiting system before the deadline
Additional information
- Contract type is CSLT Regular (Level 2)
- Duration of the assignment is 11 months
- Duty station is Rome, Italy
- Technical issues with applications can be directed to global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
- Requests for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be sent to global.inclusion@wfp.org
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with at least six years of robust quantitative impact evaluation experience, particularly involving randomized control trials and climate or resilience initiatives
- Professionals who possess advanced proficiency in statistical software like Stata or R and have experience bridging academic research and practitioner audiences
- Applicants who are fluent in English and possess intermediate proficiency in a second official UN language
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is offered as an 11-month regular contract based in Rome, Italy, which requires physical presence and potential field visits
- The deadline is fixed on 31 October 2026, leaving a limited window to prepare application materials
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for mid-to-senior evaluation specialists to shape global humanitarian practices and climate resilience strategies within a premier international organization.
Our take
Highly qualified quantitative researchers and evaluation specialists with strong UN or multilateral experience should seriously consider applying before the October deadline.
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