About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Data Management and Analysis Assistant to join its country office in Tehran, Iran. Reporting to the Head of Programme, the role leads data collection, cleaning, processing, and statistical analysis to produce market price analyses, monitoring outputs, and data visualization tools. Key accountabilities include supporting food security monitoring systems such as mVAM, extracting and analyzing national datasets on poverty and socioeconomic vulnerabilities (HIES), developing dashboards, standardizing monitoring frameworks, and collaborating with the regional Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) office and sister UN agencies.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive UN compensation package corresponding to the assignment terms and conditions
- Professional development through WFP training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship programs
- Internal mobility opportunities within a global humanitarian agency
- Multicultural, inclusive work environment at a Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education is required
- Post-secondary training or coursework in statistics, data analysis, economics, information management, or a related discipline is mandatory
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in data management, statistics, or analytical support
- Demonstrated experience managing large quantitative datasets and applying statistical analysis or estimation techniques
- Proficiency in spreadsheet software and basic statistical analysis tools
- Fluency in the duty station language (Persian) and working knowledge of English
- Good understanding of the local socioeconomic context in Iran
- Experience with data visualization tools, dashboard development, or VAM/market analysis is advantageous
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Completed Workday online profile detailing education, employment history, and language proficiencies
When to apply
- Position published on October 19, 2026
- Application deadline is October 31, 2026, at 23:59 GMT+03:30 (Tehran time)
How to apply
- Navigate to the official WFP Workday recruitment portal for requisition JR127705
- Complete all sections of the Workday candidate profile, including employment history, academic credentials, and language skills
- Upload your CV and cover letter
- Submit the application online before the October 31, 2026, deadline
- Acknowledge that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for assessments and interviews
Additional information
- United Nations recruitment does not charge any application, processing, or training fees at any stage
- Selected candidates will undergo comprehensive background and reference checks prior to appointment
- Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities can be requested by emailing global.inclusion@wfp.org
- Individuals serving on oversight bodies such as ACABQ, ICSC, FAO Finance Committee, or the WFP Audit Committee are ineligible during and within three years of service
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…
- Data specialists with at least five years of hands-on experience handling large socioeconomic, poverty, or food security survey datasets in Iran
- Professionals skilled in building data visualization dashboards, cleaning complex quantitative datasets, and supporting structured monitoring frameworks
- Bilingual candidates proficient in English and Persian looking to apply technical data analytics to humanitarian and food assistance programming
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is based in Tehran, Iran, and requires solid local contextual knowledge alongside fluency in the local language
- Applicants must already hold post-secondary coursework in quantitative fields like statistics, economics, or data analysis, making it unsuitable for pure generalists
- The recruitment window is brief, closing on October 31, 2026, leaving limited time to prepare a complete Workday application
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers experienced data and statistical assistants an immediate opportunity to work inside a leading United Nations humanitarian agency. It provides direct exposure to food security monitoring systems, Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM), and inter-agency collaboration with national institutions, positioning professionals well for ongoing careers in international development, humanitarian informatics, and UN programme monitoring.
Our take
This role is an excellent match for quantitative analysis professionals living in or familiar with Iran who have five or more years of data handling experience and want to contribute to UN food security interventions. It is less suitable for entry-level candidates or those without strong Persian language skills and formal training in quantitative analysis.
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