Job Title: Senior Programme Associate – Data and GIS Analyst
Organisation: World Food Programme
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to United help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.
Job Summary: 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 Duties and 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, Skills 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.
- 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 9th July 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36