Grade: IS-2
Deadline: 26 January 2025 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 96,200 net (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as appliable): Relocation, dependency, housing, education assistance and home country travel.

Introduction

The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund and invests in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects in developing countries across the globe. By the end of 2023, GCF had a portfolio of 243 projects in 129 countries, committing a total of USD 13.5 billion to date.

In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged, to support our new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027; our ambition is to grow to become at least a USD 50 billion fund by 2030. Rooted in the core objectives of impact and efficiency, access and a focus on the most vulnerable, and mobilizing a much higher scale of public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have an unparalleled scale of resources, which, together with our risk appetite and flexibility allows us to bring together different partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact.

GCF is seeking a top-tier individual with a demonstrable track record of harnessing experience, energy and networks to tackle complex global climate change challenges. You will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

You will be able to quickly scan and analyze complex, competing issues and lead significant sized teams to find solutions in evolving contexts, across multiple geographic locations.

You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation.

You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to work together to ideate, develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet.

You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing almost 80 nationalities contributing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds. Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world.

Interested in more information?
Learn about working for GCF: https://www.greenclimate.fund/about/careers
View current vacancies: https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/

About the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart. GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities.

Our country-driven approach ensures that our actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Besides channeling public and private sector investment through a broad range of financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme ensuring countries are increasingly well-equipped and financed to manage their climate futures.

Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people.

Position Objective

The Data Management Officer will support data management across the GCF portfolio for Funded Activities, Project Preparation Facility (PPF) and the Readiness Programme. S/he will ensure the successful collection and consolidation of data and information on the performance of GCF’s portfolio of projects for both Funded Activities and the Readiness Programme throughout the lifecycle, to inform the identification of early warning signals and formulation of interventions and corrective actions, based on portfolio-level quantitative and qualitative analyses. S/he will also contribute to key functions across the Secretariat, including but not limited to (1) cleaning the data and ensuring the quality and accuracy of data reported by implementers, support the reporting on the GCF portfolio, its performance and impact results to various levels of internal and external stakeholders, and (2) leading the conceptualization and build of portfolio performance management systems, tools, platforms, etc. (3) Support the optimization of knowledge capture within the Secretariat.

Purpose

Under the guidance of the Head of Monitoring, Data and Results Management:

• Support the management of data governance across the GCF portfolio for Funded Activities, PPF and Readiness.
• Lead the use of data to identify early warning signals, trends and formulation of interventions and corrective actions based on portfolio-level quantitative and qualitative analyses and review of project progress reports such as annual performance reports, financial reports, and mid-term/final evaluation reports.
• Expand the use of the Open Data Library (ODL) through the conceptualization and operationalization of additional dashboards which have been defined through the gathering of user and/or stakeholder requirements.
• Support the continued implementation of the GCF’s Data Management Strategy.
• Operationalize portfolio data management functions and define and develop operational guidelines, protocols and templates on data and results management.
• Contribute to the development of internal data modules to track compliance with covenants, conditions, Board approved policies, procedures, and internal guidelines, as applicable.
• Contribute to data management of DMEL functions, including the development and implementation of MEL data input guidelines for GCF operations.
• Identify, analyze and interpret portfolio trends or patterns in complex data to provide recommendations for action on portfolio performance.
• Conduct data modeling on results including extrapolations and as required for various needs including Secretariat Work Programmes and replenishment papers.

Engagement

• Collaborate with the Learning and thought leadership section on the design and elaboration of data-managements standards, tools and frameworks such as the GCF’s taxonomy and the data dictionary.
• In collaboration with other OCSIO workstreams, to establish key performance indicators to assess project implementation and impact results in an effective manner.
• Contribute to the development/redesign of the Portfolio Performance Management System (PPMS) and other portfolio management platforms in cooperation with ICT and relevant divisions.
• Support the development of a coordinated approach to data capture/acquisition , organization, access/search and dissemination in collaboration with the Data Management Specialists
• Support the sensitization efforts including devising a MEL training plan for various audiences with respect to tools, calculation methodologies systems and frameworks.

Delivery

• Support or prepare GCF portfolio status reports for each Board meeting and other portfolio-related reports, including for senior management and other relevant fora.
• Support the operationalization of data management aspects such as the application of data quality standards to ensure that the data is reliable and fit-for-purpose.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address portfolio-related information requests e.g., GCF Board, Conference of the Parties (COP), UN Agencies, OECD, GEF, and key contributors.
• Provide portfolio-related feedback and input to GCF documents such as briefs, and policies including CIC, OC and evaluations.
• Streamline data provision of the portfolio status to inform portfolio implementation, monitoring and adaptive management as well as generation of knowledge (extraction, production, dissemination).

Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)

• Master’s degree in information science, management, economic development, environmental sciences, statistics, or related fields. A Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields with an additional two years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the Master’s degree requirement;
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in applying expertise and knowledge with big datasets within the area of portfolio monitoring and management.
• Proved track record in taking initiatives and working independently.
• Strong competence, proficiency and full autonomy in standard data analytics and management software such as Power Bi, STATA, R, and spatial data management tools.
• Strong competence and professional skills in standard software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of another UN language would be an advantage.
• integrity and highest ethical standards.
• A team player with a proactive and can-do attitude, contributing to a harmonious environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills, facilitating communication between various levels of management, and multi-tasking to meet deadlines with high-quality deliverables.
• Mature judgment and absolute commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to deal with high stress situations and pay close attention to detail.

The closing date for application is 26 January 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

*The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references.

Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged.