Senior Programme Associate (Data and GIS Analyst)

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

The Data and GIS Analyst will report to the RAM/VAM Officer (Project Lead) and work closely with the PPO RAM Analytics and GIS Officer and the RAM team.

• Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.
• Duration: Up to December 2026
• Travel to Karamoja districts may be required based on operational needs.

Internal:

• RAM Unit
• Programme Unit
• IT Unit
• Monitoring and Evaluation teams
• Supply Chain and Field Offices

• Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)
• UBOS
• District Local Governments
• Humanitarian and development partners