Senior Programme Associate (Data and GIS Analyst), SC7 Kampala job at World Food Programme (WFP)

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 climate change.

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.

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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).

JOB PURPOSE

The Data and GIS Analyst will support implementation of the Karamoja Sentinel project by assisting with data preparation, GIS mapping, dashboard support, reporting, quality assurance, and coordination tasks across project workstreams.

The role is intended for an early-career analyst with strong interest in humanitarian analytics, GIS, AI-supported forecasting systems, and food security analysis.

KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data and Analytics Support

• Assist with cleaning, formatting, validation, and management of datasets from climate, markets, FSNA, and monitoring sources.
• Support updating and maintenance of project databases and data repositories.
• Assist with routine statistical analysis and preparation of analytical summaries.
• Support data quality assurance and documentation processes.
• Help maintain metadata and file organization protocols.

GIS and Mapping Support

• Assist in production of GIS maps and spatial analysis products.
• Support updating and management of geospatial layers related to Karamoja districts and sub-counties
• Contribute to preparation of vulnerability overlays and visualization products.
• Support map production for dashboards, reports, and presentations.

Dashboard and Reporting Support

• Support preparation and updating of Power BI/Tableau dashboards.
• Assist in generating automated and routine analytical reports.
• Contribute to visualization of food security risk indicators and monitoring outputs.
• Support documentation and user testing activities.

Monitoring, Coordination, and Capacity Support

• Assist with organization of workshops, trainings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support preparation of training materials and workshop documentation.
• Assist in monitoring project activities, milestones, and reporting timelines.
• Participate in field visits and data collection activities where required.
• Support coordination with government counterparts and humanitarian partners.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

The Data and GIS Analyst will deliver:

• Updated project datasets and geospatial layers.
• Well-maintained and fully documented storage repositories.
• Data quality assurance and validation outputs.
• Metadata for all data sources and outputs.
• Developed dashboards, along with updated reporting and analytical products.
• Workshop documentation and training support materials.
• Analytical summaries and inputs for project reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in: GIS or Geography, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Information Management, Environmental Science, Or another related field.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting data analysis, markets monitoring, GIS, monitoring, or research activities.
• Exposure to humanitarian, development, agriculture, climate, or food security programmes is desirable.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Familiarity with Tableau, or similar visualization tools is desirable.
• Basic understanding of data cleaning and analysis workflows.
• Familiarity with MoDa, ODK, SurveyCTO, or mobile data collection systems is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of Python, SQL, or R is desirable.
• Interest in AI, forecasting systems, and geospatial analytics is an asset.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and evolving operational priorities.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

• Assist with cleaning, formatting, validation, and management of datasets from climate, markets, FSNA, and monitoring sources.
• Support updating and maintenance of project databases and data repositories.
• Assist with routine statistical analysis and preparation of analytical summaries.
• Support data quality assurance and documentation processes.
• Help maintain metadata and file organization protocols.
• Assist in production of GIS maps and spatial analysis products.
• Support updating and management of geospatial layers related to Karamoja districts and sub-counties
• Contribute to preparation of vulnerability overlays and visualization products.
• Support map production for dashboards, reports, and presentations.
• Support preparation and updating of Power BI/Tableau dashboards.
• Assist in generating automated and routine analytical reports.
• Contribute to visualization of food security risk indicators and monitoring outputs.
• Support documentation and user testing activities.
• Assist with organization of workshops, trainings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support preparation of training materials and workshop documentation.
• Assist in monitoring project activities, milestones, and reporting timelines.
• Participate in field visits and data collection activities where required.
• Support coordination with government counterparts and humanitarian partners.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Familiarity with Tableau, or similar visualization tools is desirable.
• Basic understanding of data cleaning and analysis workflows.
• Familiarity with MoDa, ODK, SurveyCTO, or mobile data collection systems is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of Python, SQL, or R is desirable.
• Interest in AI, forecasting systems, and geospatial analytics is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and evolving operational priorities.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in: GIS or Geography, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Information Management, Environmental Science, Or another related field.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting data analysis, markets monitoring, GIS, monitoring, or research activities.
• Exposure to humanitarian, development, agriculture, climate, or food security programmes is desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.