Data Analyst

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The World Bank’s Global Environment Facility (GEF) Secretariat is seeking a Data Analyst for its Division on MEAs and Funds, which manages GEF engagement with six multilateral environmental agreements and the family of funds, including the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF). The analyst will support GBFF results management, portfolio monitoring, and strategic analytics through rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis and data visualization. The role includes assessing the GBFF portfolio, generating insights for programming and decision-making, advancing relevant elements of the GEF-9 Country Engagement Strategy, and supporting implementation of the GBFF Resource Mobilization Strategy. The analyst is expected to understand the GBFF Programming Directions and Results Framework, as well as the broader GEF mission, and to collaborate with GBFF and MEAs and Funds colleagues and internal and external partners. The role also contributes to portfolio and programming analytics for GBFF Council documents and UNCBD COP reporting; maintains and verifies GBFF programming data in the GEF Portal; prepares analytical materials, presentations, and outreach resources; and supports events and meetings. The position provides support to a Financial Intermediary Fund and is subject to applicable WBG Staff Directives and Procedures and the fund’s governance framework and funding arrangements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of experience in data analysis and project cycle management.
Full proficiency in Excel.
Ability to think analytically, strategically, and programmatically, and to work independently on complex tasks.
Ability to collate, manage, and analyze complex and interrelated datasets; familiarity with artificial intelligence applications.
Strong organization, self-motivation, efficiency, and dependability; ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across a multicultural organization and with external clients.
Proficiency in PowerPoint and other visualization and digital tools.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to present and summarize ideas clearly, methodically, and concisely.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an international organization in the context of environmental or development finance.
Experience in biodiversity and ecosystem management.
Proficiency in statistical and presentation software related to Excel.
Ability to turn complex data analytics into compelling presentations, infographics, and visualizations.
Spanish or French language skills.
Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent contexts.

Responsibilities

Assess and analyze the GBFF portfolio against portfolio-level targets, contributions to GBFF Action Areas and KMGBF targets, regional and Agency distribution, and other relevant categories; regularly update portfolio information.
Analyze results using GBFF indicators and assess portfolio-level impacts as projects enter implementation; generate insights for portfolio monitoring, management, and future programming.
Use data and analytics to develop narratives and support the team’s communication of insights, including presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
Contribute portfolio and programming analytics to GBFF Council documents, UNCBD COP reports, and other internal and external products.
Work with the GEF Portal team to help ensure GBFF data are accurate and accessible, address data update requests, and navigate, extract, and organize programming data and information in the portal.
Contribute analytical inputs and GBFF-specific materials for the rollout of relevant GEF-9 Country Engagement Strategy elements, including materials for Extended Constituency Workshops and other strategic outreach.
Provide analytical support for implementation of the GBFF Resource Mobilization Strategy, including analytical products, briefing materials, presentations, and analysis of biodiversity finance flows.
Contribute to development and implementation of the family of funds resource mobilization strategy in collaboration with relevant colleagues.
Support organization and logistics for GEF engagement at the UNCBD COP and events or meetings organized by the GBFF team and the Division.
Carry out additional tasks requested by the Manager of the MEAs and Funds division and/or the GEF Programs Director.