Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Description

At the World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. For more information, visit https://www.worldbank.org/en/who-we-are/ibrd

About the Global Environment Facility (GEF)

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral financial mechanism created in 1991 to provide grant and concessional funds to recipient countries for projects and programs that address biodiversity loss, climate change mitigation and adaptation, degradation of international waters, land and forests, ozone depletion, elimination or reduction of persistent organic pollutants and mercury, all within the framework of sustainable development.  Over the past three decades, the GEF has provided more than $27 billion in financing, primarily as grants, and mobilized another $155 billion for country-driven priority projects.

The GEF unites 186 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. An independently operating financial organization, GEF is the designated financial mechanism for six multilateral environmental conventions: The Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD), the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Minamata Convention on Mercury, and Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ).

The GEF Secretariat, construed for administrative purposes as a Vice-Presidential Unit (VPU) within the World Bank, has over 100 professional and administrative and client support staff.

In 2023, the GEF established the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) in response to decisions taken at the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The GBFF is part of the GEF family of funds and has its own governance arrangements and project cycle that differ from other GEF funds. In June 2023, the GEF Council approved the arrangements to establish the GBFF and its Programming Directions. The GBFF establishment decision was ratified at the seventh GEF Assembly in August 2023, and the fund was launched. The GBFF Council is its governing body and has been meeting twice a year since February 2024.

To date, the GBFF has programmed $362.1 million for 82 projects across 87 countries, supporting the achievement of the targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).

Duties and Accountabilities

The GEF Secretariat is seeking to recruit a Data Analyst to join the GEF’s Division on MEAs and Funds, which manages the GEF engagements with six MEAs and the family of funds, including the GBFF. The candidate is expected to support the GBFF's results management, portfolio monitoring, and strategic analytics through the rigorous analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and information, including data visualization. The Data Analyst will play a key role in assessing and monitoring the GBFF portfolio, generating analytical insights to inform programming and decision-making, advancing the GBFF elements of the GEF-9 Country Engagement Strategy, and supporting the implementation of the GBFF Resource Mobilization Strategy. The Data Analyst is expected to have a solid understanding of the GBFF Programming Directions, GBFF Results framework, and of the GEF mission more broadly, and will work with staff across the GBFF team and the MEAs and Funds team, as well as relevant internal and external partners, to deliver timely and quality analytical contributions.

Specific responsibilities and deliverables would include:

• Carry out assessments and analysis of the GBFF portfolio, including along the portfolio-level targets, contributions to the GBFF Action Areas and KMGBF targets, regional and Agency distribution of programming, in addition to any other needed categorization, and regularly update portfolio information.
• Analyze results based on GBFF indicators and assess portfolio-level impact as projects move into implementation. Generate relevant analytical insights to help inform portfolio monitoring and management, and for future programming.
• Spearhead innovative use of data and analytics to build powerful narratives and support the team on their use, including preparing presentations to effectively communicate these insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the portfolio and programming analytics for GBFF Council documents, the UNCBD COP reports, and other internal and external purposes.
• Engage with the GEF Portal team to ensure that GBFF data are accurate and accessible and that updates requested by the GBFF team are addressed. Develop familiarity and expertise in navigating, extracting and sorting GBFF programming related data and information in the GEF Portal.
• Contribute to the roll-out of the GBFF- and Division-relevant elements of the GEF-9 Country Engagement Strategy (CES), including through analytical inputs and the development of GBFF-specific materials for Extended Constituency Workshops (ECWs), as well as other strategic outreach activities, and in coordination with colleagues across the GEF Secretariat.
• Provide analytical support for the implementation of the GBFF Resource Mobilization Strategy, including development of analytical products and briefing materials, and presentations, and analysis of biodiversity finance flows. Also contribute to the development of the family of funds resource mobilization strategy and implementation, collaborating with relevant colleagues.
• Contribute to organization and logistical support for GEF engagement at the UNCBD COP as well as events/meetings organized by the GBFF team and the Division.
• Carry out any additional tasks requested by the Manager of the MEAs and Funds division, and/or by the GEF Programs Director.

Selection Criteria

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree with 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two (2) years of experience in data analysis and project cycle management, preferably working in an international organization in the context of environmental or development finance. Demonstrated experience in biodiversity and ecosystem management is preferred.
• Full proficiency in the use of Excel is required - proficiency in related statistical and presentational software will be a plus.
• Ability to think analytically, strategically, and programmatically. Must be able to work independently on complex tasks. 
• The ability to collate, manage, and analyze complex and interrelated datasets, and familiarity with artificial intelligence applications.
• Well-organized, self-motivated, highly efficient, and dependable individual, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work under tight deadlines, and operate effectively in situations of high demands and pressure.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to work effectively across a multicultural organization and with external clients as needed.
• Proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, as well as other visualization and digital tools. Demonstrated ability to transform complex data analytics into compelling presentations, infographics, and visualizations would be a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present and summarize ideas clearly, methodically, and concisely. Spanish/French language skills are an advantage.

This role provides support to a Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF). Roles funded by a FIF are subject to the WBG Staff Directives and Procedures. Additionally, the FIF's governance framework and funding are also relevant to this role.

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
• Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
• Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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