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United Nations Development Programme BIOFIN Technical Research Analyst (Part-time, 80%) Turkey UNDP Jobs 2024
United Nations Development Programme looking for “BIOFIN Technical Research Analyst (Part-time, 80%)”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 19-Jul-24.
The United Nations Development Programme has published a job vacancy announcement on 05/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of BIOFIN Technical Research Analyst (Part-time, 80%) to be based in Istanbul , Turkey. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org
Company Name: United Nations Development Programme
Job Title: BIOFIN Technical Research Analyst (Part-time, 80%)
Duty Station: Istanbul , Turkey
Country: Turkey
Application Deadline: 19-Jul-24
Responsibilities:
Ensure the effective use of Finance Source Database (FIRE)
- Keep a record of finance sources and update the list as necessary.
- Facilitate the quality assurance processes with the global team and ensure quality of published information.
- Update the database to ensure funding sources are up-to-date, existent, and operational.
- Improve the structure of the database to enhance the user experience.
- Train the global and national BIOFIN teams in the usage of the database.
- Establish strong coordination and collaboration with donors and partners to ensure the sustainability of the information-sharing process.
- Organize and participate in the advisory board meetings.
- Create questionnaire for international and national donors, foundations, companies, and partners to collect additional data on funding opportunities.
- Assist in communication initiatives related to the database (newsletters, web articles, podcasts, social media.).
- Collect feedback after piloting the database and update the platform to address the challenges identified.
- Organise webinars and workshop sessions related to the usage of database.
- Research new entries for the database
- Assist civil society actors in countries to access sources from the FIRE database.
- Monitor and report on progress in implementing of the planned activities and achieving the targets set.
- Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing and advocacy relevant to the assigned thematic area(s).
Effective design and application of Global Taxonomy for Biodiversity Expenditures (GLOBE)
- Conduct research of existing and emerging biodiversity and / or sustainable finance taxonomies to support the design of the GLOBE.
- Provide cross country research of the existing BIOFINs Biodiversity Expenditure Review (BER) to support the development of more harmonized attribution rates for biodiversity expenditures.
- Contribute to the development and testing of biodiversity attribution rates.
- Guide BIOFIN global team in organizing and documenting expert meetings in collaboration with BIOFIN country teams and external experts.
- Advise in the preparation of a guidance document to facilitate the use of the expenditure taxonomy.
- Support at least 3 countries in applying the Taxonomy as part of the Biodiversity Expenditure Review or public expenditure tagging.
- The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization
Institutional Arrangement
- The incumbent will report to the BIOFIN Associate Global Coordinator.
- The incumbent will work with the BIOFIN global and national teams, UNDP Country Offices, core and donor country governments, other international/multi-lateral organizations, and contractors.
- Given the global consultations to be undertaken during this assignment, the BIOFIN Technical Research Analyst is expected to be reasonably flexible with his/her availability for such consultations taking into consideration different time zones where applicable
- The BIOFIN Technical Research Analyst will be responsible for providing her/his own working station (i.e. laptop, internet, phone, scanner/printer, relevant software, etc.) and shall have access to a stable, secure, and reliable internet connection.
Requirements:
Education:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Environmental Economics, Public Administration, Financial Management, Natural/Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences with a specialization in Environmental Finance and Development, or other closely related field is required, OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.
Experience:
- Up to 2 years (with Master’s degree) or minimum of 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in research in Environmental Finance, Economic Development, Biodiversity Finance, or Sustainable Finance at the national or international level.
Languages:
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
- Knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.
Required skills:
- Research experience related to large databases and their analysis.
- Experience in engaging with multinational stakeholders and institutes related to BIOFIN.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the competencies section:
- Proven previous experience in drafting donor reports.
- Experience with MS Access, Air table or similar database systems.
- International and developing country experience in the area of research Proven previous experience in knowledge management and usage of digital knowledge platforms.