KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The RAM data analyst and GIS officer will operate with a high degree of independence. It will report to the Vulnerability Analysis & Mapping Officer (Climate change Anticipatory Action, Resilience, Early Warning, Geo-spatial Analysis), and will undertake the following responsibilities:

Develop protocols and procedures to ensure Two-way Accountability (from implementers to beneficiaries) and Transparency of Food Security and Nutrition Assessments and Analysis

Contribute to (or lead when requested) the development of data analysis and management protocols, scripts, cleaning, storage and integration of databases of RAM assessments, monitoring, community Feedback Mechanism, and Community Engagement exercises.

Ensure high-quality, timely analysis and data visualization of assessment, monitoring and qualitative data.

Design the master database for WFP Uganda, allowing mapping of activities (area of intervention at Final Distribution Point, data collection tools coding)

Ensure high standards of quality, reliability and validity of the data and analysis in line with WFP’s privacy and protection guidelines.

Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data, including data from third parties to avoid duplications.Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets.

Prepare a range of progress reports and data analysis of the projects/ initiatives of the unit (Assessments, monitoring, reconciliation, markets, resource utilization) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.

Prepare a repository of data (official sources) and update following protocols and procedures (metadata).

Write program code to support the development and implementation of efficient and effective data collection solutions, assist in the installation, configuration and customization of systems ensuring compliance with Government and WFP’s data privacy and data sharing standards, guidelines and procedures.

Support Data-driven evidence-based decision-making process in a timely manner according to programmatic and strategic needs. (data preparedness)

Assist in preparing materials and delivering training on GIS, quality assurance, data analysis, data privacy and protection, etc.

Provide technical support and assist in developing and implementing activities and process alignment for data visualisation.

Prepare data visualization products (dashboards, maps) for WFP ongoing projects/initiatives (coverage) and government support (online data library) with innovative systems and solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:  

A bachelor’s/master’s in data science, Geospatial analysis, GIS, Statistics, Computer Science or related areas.

Experience:  

Minimum of four (4) years of postgraduate of relevant and progressive experience in data analysis, statistics, and assessments within food security, agriculture, nutrition, GIS or a closely related area, such as health, research, economics or information management systems.

Knowledge & Skills:

-Extensive experience managing teams in complex contexts and promoting a highly collaborative and respectful workplace environment

-Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
-Has observed or assisted with policy discussions
-Advanced experience in statistical analysis and mapping software like SQL, ARCGis, Statistical modeling/Machine learning.
-Experience in the design or implementation of capacity strengthening on data collection, assessments, analytic work.
-Experience in collaborative work with national governments, UN agencies, and NGOs, as well as key stakeholders in the area of food security.
-Experience with data assurance applications.

Languages:  

Fluency in oral and written English, including strong writing skills