JOB DESCRIPTION: DATA AND GIS ANALYST

• Clean, validate, format, and manage datasets from climate, food security, market, and monitoring sources.
• Maintain project databases and data repositories.
• Conduct routine statistical analysis and prepare analytical summaries.
• Support data quality assurance processes and documentation.
• Maintain metadata and ensure proper data organization protocols.
• Develop and manage data validation outputs and reporting tools.

• Produce GIS maps and spatial analysis products.
• Manage geospatial layers for Karamoja districts and sub-counties.
• Develop vulnerability mapping overlays and visualization products.
• Support map creation for reports, dashboards, presentations, and decision-making processes.
• Ensure geospatial data quality and consistency.

• Support development and maintenance of Power BI and Tableau dashboards.
• Generate routine analytical and automated reports.
• Visualize food security indicators and monitoring outputs.
• Participate in dashboard testing, enhancement, and documentation activities.
• Provide reporting inputs for project monitoring and evaluation.

• Support project activity monitoring and milestone tracking.
• Assist in organizing workshops, trainings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Prepare training materials and workshop reports.
• Participate in field data collection and monitoring visits when required.
• Coordinate with government institutions and humanitarian partners.

• Maintain well-organized project repositories and documentation systems.
• Ensure all datasets and outputs are properly documented and archived.
• Contribute to project learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Updated project databases and geospatial datasets.
• Quality-assured data repositories and documentation.
• Metadata records for project datasets and outputs.
• GIS maps and spatial analysis products.
• Dashboards and visualization tools.
• Analytical reports and summaries.
• Training materials and workshop documentation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • GIS or Geography
  • Statistics
  • Data Science
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Information Management
  • Environmental Science
  • Or a related field

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in data analysis, GIS, monitoring, research, or market analysis.
• Exposure to humanitarian, development, food security, agriculture, or climate-related programs is desirable.
• Experience supporting data collection and field monitoring activities is an advantage.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or related visualization tools.
• Knowledge of data cleaning and statistical analysis workflows.
• Experience with mobile data collection platforms such as:
  • ODK
  • SurveyCTO
  • MoDa
• Basic knowledge of:
  • Python
  • SQL
  • R Programming
• Interest in AI, forecasting systems, and geospatial analytics.

• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• GIS Mapping and Spatial Analysis
• Dashboard Development
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Data Quality Assurance
• Project Coordination
• Communication and Reporting
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Learning and Innovation

• RAM Unit
• Programme Unit
• IT Unit
• Monitoring & Evaluation Teams
• Supply Chain Teams
• Field Offices

• Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)
• Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
• District Local Governments
• Humanitarian and Development Partners

• Work with the world's largest humanitarian organization.
• Contribute to food security and resilience programs.
• Access professional development, coaching, and learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with global experts in humanitarian data analytics.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.