Senior Programme Associate (Data and GIS Analyst)

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• GIS Analysis
• Data Analysis
• MS Excel
• ArcGIS
• QGIS
• Data Cleaning
• Data Visualization
• Python
• SQL
• Mobile Data Collection
• SurveyCTO
• ODK
• MoDa
• Dashboard Development
• Geospatial Analysis
• Forecasting Systems
• Quality Assurance
• Research Support
• Market Monitoring

Languages

English