Targeting Data Analyst SC-8

Targeting Data Analyst SC-8WFP - World Food Programme Remote | Kyiv National SB-4 (SC8/SC9), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement level Speaks English, Ukrainian Application deadline: October 20, 2026 (9 days)The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Targeting Data Analyst to strengthen its Research, Assessment and Monitoring Unit in Kyiv, Ukraine. The role involves conducting economic and targeting analysis to inform WFP's operational response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience in data analysis, and a collaborative mindset. This position is open only to Ukrainian nationals or residents with a legal work permit.Candidate Requirements:Advanced University degree in economics or related fieldAt least one year of relevant analytical experienceProficiency in STATA, R, Python, SPSS, or ExcelFluency in English and UkrainianStrong analytical and conceptual skillsExperience in quantitative evaluation techniquesDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS20 October 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Kyiv)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, color, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks.At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.WHY JOIN WFP?WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.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).Type of Contract: Service ContractUnit / Division: Research, Assessment and Monitoring Unit / WFP UkraineDuty Station: KyivDuration: 12 months (renewable)The position is only open to Ukrainian nationals or residents of Ukraine, with a legal work permit.What will you do in this position?You are expected to strengthen the RAM team by bringing strong skills on macro and micro economist principles, data analysis, data presentation and visualization. The Economist will work with different topics and methodologies in the area of economic, targeting and prioritization. The ideal candidate should be a team player who is willing to learn new skills and methods.Why work with WFP Ukraine?The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world who depend on its food supplies. The war has caused immense suffering for civilians, displaced families, and disrupted supply chains and food production. It has caused one of the fastest forced population movements since the Second World War. Close to 6 million Ukrainians are still living as refugees across Europe, and almost 3. 6 million are internally displaced. Many have lost their homes and livelihoods. As food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south of Ukraine do not have reliable access to nutritious food.WFP uses a combination of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war. This includes working with local partners to distribute food boxes in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers in locations where people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 3. 7 billion meals to people displaced and affected by the war.At WFP Ukraine, we offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements and favorable working conditions for Service Contract holders. Some of them are:Competitive salaries per job levelPension contribution added to net salaryMedical insurance with the possibility to enroll eligible dependentsApplicable danger pay (revised on quarterly basis)Annual leave - 30 days per year18 weeks of parental leave for birth mothers and 4 weeks of parental leave for non-birth parent1 day per week remote working option within the duty station (subject to conditions )Accessible premises & reasonable accommodationLearning & development opportunitiesHow can you make a difference?The Analyst will support the analytical work of the RAM Unit and will report to the Research and assessment Lead and in close collaboration with the Head of RAM Unit. This includes tasks falling under different thematic areas, as outlined below. Some specialization is to be expected, depending on the needs of the RAM Unit and the incumbent's technical profile. The thematic areas and associated tasks include:Economic analysis: 1. Monitor macroeconomic trends and analyse the economic situation in Ukraine, including inflation, exchange rates, and income dynamics, to assess impacts on household food security and inform WFP operational response. 2. Integrate market and household data to assess affordability, purchasing power, and access constraints, informing targeting and programme prioritization.Targeting analysis: 1. Support targeting-related research and innovation efforts for the advancement of targeting processes and methods. 2. Coordinate and support drafting of key technical documents and operational targeting approaches for different activities according to the CSP including the emergency food distributions, Quick Impact Self-Resilience Project (QISP), Agri-hubs, Humanitarian demining and school feeding. 3. Conduct advanced statistical and analytical work, including regression modelling, proxy means testing (PMT), targeting error measurement (inclusion/exclusion error), and predictive modelling, to improve targeting effectiveness and validate alternative approaches. 4. Establishing systems for regular monitoring of the processes and outcomes for assisted and non?assisted populations to refine targeting and prioritization decisions. 5. Ensure that targeting analysis findings, operational best practices and lessons learned are documented in a manner that allows for translation into countries strategic recommendations and operational procedure. 6. Continuously review and monitor new and existing corporate strategic and policy frameworks, with the view to ensure alignment with targeting policies and operational guidance.Crosscutting RAM activities:Support the training of data collectors and field monitorsSupport on survey concept note, methodology and analysis plan preparationsContribute to evidence-based decision-making on programme design and implementationContribute to the visualization of survey findings through interactive dashboardsAny other assigned taskTo join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have :Education : Advanced University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, development economics, public policy, Statistics, social science, food security, or similar relevant discipline.Coursework/trainings in econometrics, evaluation methods, applied economics, development economics, household economics or other relevant topics is an advantage.Experience : At least one year of post-graduate, progressively responsible and relevant experience in an analytical function. Specific experience in one or several of the below topics is required:Quantitative evaluation techniques.Economic modelling and econometric techniqueMarket price and time-series analysis;Analysis of household survey data;Food security analysis;Field data collection and enumerator training;Project monitoring and evaluation;Knowledge & Skills : •Excellent analytical and conceptual skills;Excellent command of either one of STATA, R, Python, SPSS, and Excel;Basic