Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) Officer

Support assessments and data collection for WFP Iraq's program portfolio.

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Overview

Support assessments and data collection for WFP Iraq's program portfolio.

You have:

  • Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of Professional (Superviosry) experience.
  • Relevant experience in designing assessments and surveys, statistical analysis, econometrics, or data management/visualization, preferably within a UN agency or an institution recognized for high-quality analytical work.
  • Background or training in social services, food security, nutrition, and/or familiarity with WFP operations is considered an asset.
  • Experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analysis tools and methods.
  • Proficient in data collection, processing, analysis, and visualization tools including ODK, SPSS, Stata, ArcGIS/QGIS, and Tableau. Familiarity with R and related platforms (RStudio, RStudio Connect) is a strong asset.
  • Advanced quantitative analysis skills, including sampling techniques, descriptive statistics, multivariable analysis, and regression modelling (using SPSS, SAS, or Stata).
  • Strong communication abilities—both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and problem-solving initiative.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams and contexts.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a complex data analysis project you have undertaken? The interviewer wants to assess your hands-on experience with data analysis. Discuss the project scope, tools used, and outcomes.
How do you ensure the quality of data collected during assessments? This question evaluates your attention to data integrity and processes. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methodologies do you typically use for food security assessments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you would communicate findings from data analysis to stakeholders. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working with government partners on data collection systems. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle conflicting data during analysis? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to training teams on data collection methodologies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how your analysis informed programmatic decision-making? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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