Research, Assessment and Monitoring Officer (Head of RAM) - CST II
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP Pakistan operates in a complex environment marked by climate shocks, economic volatility, and food insecurity. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and professional development, striving to create high-performing teams that deliver effective humanitarian assistance.
Job Purpose
The Research, Assessment and Monitoring Officer (Head of RAM) will provide strategic and technical leadership to strengthen the quality and utilization of evidence within WFP Pakistan. This role is crucial for informing the design, implementation, and adaptation of emergency response, nutrition, resilience, and social protection programs. The incumbent will lead the development of a Country Office Evidence Generation Strategy, identify key evidence gaps, and promote the integration of diverse data sources for actionable analysis. Key responsibilities include ensuring evidence-based targeting, supporting early warning systems, strengthening monitoring and learning loops, and enhancing data management and analytical capabilities. The position also involves building national partnerships, representing WFP in relevant forums, and mentoring national staff to ensure sustainable capacity building and effective decision support for WFP's operations in Pakistan.
Responsibilities
The Head of Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) at WFP Pakistan is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership to enhance the quality and utilization of evidence across the organization's operations. This role involves strengthening collaboration between RAM and program teams, establishing a cohesive evidence-generation agenda, and ensuring that RAM outputs directly address operational and strategic decision-making needs. A key responsibility is building strategic national partnerships with government bodies, academic institutions, and other national organizations. The position also entails coaching and supporting national VAM and M&E staff, and developing sustainable data systems and partnerships. Key accountabilities include leading the development of a Country Office Evidence Generation Strategy, identifying evidence gaps in areas like food security and nutrition, and promoting the integration of diverse data sources into coherent analytical products. The role also involves leading and quality-assuring analyses to inform program design and targeting, strengthening monitoring systems for program adaptation and learning, and enhancing data management, analytics, and innovation capabilities. Furthermore, the Head of RAM is expected to provide strategic leadership to the RAM unit, mentor national staff, and represent WFP in relevant technical and policy forums to bolster its position as a trusted partner for evidence-based decision-making.
Work Experience
Requires at least 8 years of progressive experience in food security analysis, vulnerability analysis, economic analysis, monitoring and evaluation, or social protection. Must have demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary analytical teams.
Skills
Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Data Analysis, Food Security Analysis, Nutrition Analysis, Economic Analysis, Social Protection, Emergency Response, Capacity Building, Partnership Development, Team Leadership, Statistical Analysis Tools, Geospatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, Predictive Analytics, Digital Tools