Fundraising Data Analyst

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 October 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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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.

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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).

POSITION TITLE: Fundraising Data Analyst

ORG UNIT: Private Partnerships (PSP) Org.Unit 50015246

DUTY STATION: Remote (administrative DS is Rome, HQ)

CONTRACT TYPE: CST-I

DURATION: 11 months

LINE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR: Head of Insights and Strategic Enablement

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency working to create a world with zero hunger. WFP and its partners believe that no child should go to bed hungry and that individual and collective wellbeing can only be achieved if all children, women and men get the nutritious food they need to lead healthy, dignified lives. Each year, WFP assists 86.7 million people in 83 countries. Every day, some 5,600 WFP-chartered trucks are on the road, 92 planes are in the air and 20 ships are at sea. These numbers speak to WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that is often the first on the scene in the most difficult environments. WFP also works with partners to strengthen the resilience of communities most vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition through long-term development programmes aimed at boosting food security, local economies, education, employment and gender equality. While hunger and malnutrition are the world’s largest solvable issues, the needs are still immense and growing. 821 million people in the world suffer from chronic hunger.

WFP is committed to growing private sector fundraising with a focus on individual giving and have developed two products - WFP.org and ShareTheMeal (STM). Individual giving is recognized as a fundraising channel that has been successfully used by other UN agencies generating the bulk of their private sector income.

The Business Intelligence Hub (BI Hub) was developed to enable the fundraising teams through deep data insights, analysis of their fundraising data, day-to-day reporting and forecasting / income modelling. Our fundraising programme takes a data first and evidence driven approach to fundraising, with all decisions informed by data, reporting & analysis – be they day-to-day marketing tactics or programme-wide, long-term investment decisions. This makes the BI Hub an extremely important partner of both individual giving teams at WFP. In addition to analysis, the BI Hub comprises a planning and research element to better understand supporter motivations, external market trends and to help turn data insights into actionable insights.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The purpose of this assignment is to support the individual giving teams in their use of data. The Fundraising Data Analyst will provide data insights, expertise and the tools to each team to ensure that fundraising is effective and that we deliver the best supporter experience possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain reporting dashboards in designated Tableau Server.
• Effectively support and deliver internal analysis projects, liaising with key stakeholders.
• Project manage the needs from the Individual Giving team, working with them closely to prioritise projects across multiple teams, liaise with stakeholders to understand ongoing needs and keep them up to date with progress.
• Work with tech teams to expand and enhance the datasets in the BI warehouse.
• Provide technical & analytical support to both fundraising products.
• Incorporate advanced use of AI in delivering analysis to the teams, seeking to automate routine jobs and to discover deep insights.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends in analysis, research and insight. Bring external insights into the fundraising teams eg benchmarking reports, journals, etc.
• Assist with data governance

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

• Support development of the reporting suite to help monitor and evaluate fundraising performance
• Promote self-service in the Individual Giving team through report usability and knowledge management
• Contribution to the IF insights repository. Ensure that insights are shared beyond the BI hub.
• Develop standardised processes, reports or monitoring of data quality & consistency
• Day-to-day project management of the Individual Giving team’s analysis & reporting needs

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education

• University degree in Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Management, Business Studies, Marketing, Science or Statistics or other relevant field. Experience of statistics desirable.

Work history

• Mid-level role suitable for individuals with 3+ years of experience in digital marketing or fundraising, with strong analytical mindset.
• Working experience with WFP; experience or knowledge in multiple markets (Europe, America and Asia/Pacific) will be considered a plus.

Technical skills

• Basic proficiency in data & analytics tools (SQL (or similar), Tableau (or similar), Python (or similar) and Excel.
• Eagerness to learn about global digital fundraising and optimisation
• Knowledge of digital marketing concepts (user journeys, acquisition channels, conversion funnels, essential KPIs).
• Foundational skills in data visualization tools like Tableau (creating unambiguous charts, dashboards, and visual reports).
• Knowledge of basic statistical methods considered a plus.

Soft skills

• High attention to detail and strong communication skills, including translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Ability to foster relationships, trust and connection between stakeholders across disciplines. Ability to work to deadlines and follow clear instructions. Ability to think creatively and proactively deliver on commitments.

Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language would be a plus.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

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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 recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

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• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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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