Senior Programme Associate ( RAM & Evaluation )

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• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply

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VACANCY DETAILS

Job Title: Senior Programme Associate (RAM & Evaluation)

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration: 12 Months (Renewable, depending upon availability of funds)

Reporting To: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Head of Unit)

Unit: Monitoring & Evaluation

Duty Station: New Delhi

Date of Publication: 02 January 2026

Deadline of Application: 16 January 2026

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This vacancy is open to Indian National only
This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted
A Written test will be used for Screening Candidates
Only recommended candidates will be retained on roaster for a period of two years and may be considered for similar positions from roaster
The Salary for this position is 1,40,365/- per month + 8.33% of Base Salary towards Social Security, also employee will be covered with medical benefits as per WFP 's Plan. All Tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber            

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Head, RAM and Evaluation Unit, this position supports the M&E/VAM Team by coordinating and executing policy, programme, and research activities. Key responsibilities include monitoring and evaluation, research studies, analytical work, and preparing high-quality reports and reviews. The role leverages AI and ML tools to enhance data analysis, evidence generation, and overall effectiveness in advancing organizational goals, particularly in food and nutrition security, while independently managing a wide range of technical and specialized tasks.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Not all inclusive) 

• Provide specialized expertise and contribute to the undertaking of various evaluation and research studies and results documentation within the ongoing projects of World Food Programme through designing and planning the study, finalization of data collection tools, undertaking training of enumerators, tabulation, analysis, and report writing.
• Support the exploration and application of AI and ML solutions for strengthening food and nutrition security analyses, developing predictive analytics, automating of data processing, etc. Contribute to integrating AI/ML-driven insights into monitoring, evaluation, and research workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and evidence-based decision making within WFP’s programmes.
• Provide efficient coordination and specialized research and analyses support to a range of specific and/or defined policy, programme, and operational activities to ensure data inputs in development of policies, programme, and activities, through literature review on food and nutrition security and related schemes and analysis of secondary data including data/information flowing to/from various government portals on a periodic basis.
• Foster relationships and support partnership building with local partners, NGOs, agencies, and government institutions to perform analyses and work on food security, nutrition, and poverty sectors data. Effective coordination with various stakeholders including governments/departments and from the various line departments/ministries to prepare analytical papers and feedback.
• Coordinate and liaise with internal counterparts on a range of complex matters to enable effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Contribute to the completion of the M&E requirements of the Country Office and Headquarters by the preparation of accurate and timely variety of reports on programme and activities to enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Follow data and information gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained and information for secondary research, contributing to publications and conduct small scale research that creatively interprets and adds value to existing evidence.
• Analyse information of secondary national data sources including NSSO, NFHS, CNNS, Census, etc., and prepare briefs, updates based on new research and findings for reference.
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners, and national and state governments in the related field of activity by applying range of guidelines/ practices.
• Provide advice, guidance, and training to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Contribute to organization of structured programme reviews (quarterly, bi-annual and annual), preparation of annual plans and performance monitoring on ongoing basis.
• Other duties as required.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Demonstrates excellent knowledge about food security and nutrition issues and is familiar with government policies and data sets on food security and nutrition.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the application of AI and ML tools to strengthen data analysis, predictive modelling, and evidence generation in the development/ social sector initiatives.
• Demonstrates ability to analyse, visualize and interpret data to contribute to technical programme design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct surveys, preliminary scoping on upcoming research areas, to produce research material and organize technical consultations.
• Capacity to communicate effectively orally and in written formats to a variety of audiences.
• A natural discussion partner for both younger and more established academics.
• Works effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based culture of work.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Completion of secondary school education. Graduation in Economics/ Demography/ Population Studies/ Social Science, or other field relevant to international development assistance is desirable. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum seven or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the related stream in research environment relevant to the field of food security, nutrition, poverty, livelihood, health, and related areas, including undertaking various monitoring and evaluation related activities, research studies and analytical work using modern analytical software such as R/ Python/ Google Colab/ Stata/ SPSS.
• Experience in working on AI and ML tools for development/ social sector research, evaluations, assessments, or monitoring.
• Experience in writing concept notes and proposals for various research projects.
• Experience in providing inputs into designing studies and programmes and has provided inputs for policy discussions

KNOWLEDGE & TOOLS:

High level of proficiency with MS office package. Knowledge of GIS tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS and data visualization tools such as Tableau will be useful. Knowledge of coding for developing AI/ML solutions will be an added advantage

LANGUAGE

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi is preferred

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

ABOUT WFP & PROJECT

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. In India, World Food Programme (WFP) has been working since 1963, contributing to food and nutrition security of the people in general and vulnerable population and communities such as women and children, in particular. WFP’s work in India is fully focused on country capacity strengthening to support access to food and reducing malnutrition towards Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG) 2 on zero hunger, while also focusing on SDG 17 to support partnerships for the goals.

WFP conducts innovative pilots to augment the food safety net programmes of India and generate credible evidence through monitoring and evaluation to help government take evidence-based scale-up decisions. WFP also conducts the food and nutrition security analysis using its Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) tools and other research to fill the critical evidence gaps in the domain of food security and nutrition in India.

RAM and Evaluation Unit in India is a cross-cutting unit working with all Strategic Outcomes and has specific responsibilities related to supporting the planning and review process, the monitoring and evaluation activities, supporting knowledge management, undertaking and institutionalization of food security analyses as a part of VAM activities and conducting need-based research to support advocacy.

WFP India Country Office is looking for a dynamic Senior Programme Associate with a strong expertise and experience in the field of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research to support its country strategic programme, along with experience in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) approaches to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and research. Jobholders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

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• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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