Program Officer (Results and Finance Specialist) - GF
Site: United States of America, Washington, Washington DC
Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role: Other
Date of last update: 2024-10-14 (Expiry date: 2024-10-18 )
With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries.
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.
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.
The GEF Secretariat, construed for administrative purposes as a Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) within the World Bank, has approximately 100 professional and administrative staff.
Key Duties and Accountabilities:
- Qualitatively and quantitatively analyze the LDCF/SCCF and GBFF project and portfolio data and provide information on the outcomes and impacts of the projects/programs and the overall portfolio.
- Prepare the Annual Monitoring Reviews of the LDCF/SCCF and GBFF. Contribute to the preparation of the Progress Reports and other Council documents.
- Track and analyze how the projects and portfolio mobilize financing from various sources.
- Work with the GEF Agencies to acquire programming-specific data from project reports, evaluations, and other relevant sources.
- Engage with the results teams of major Multilateral Climate Funds (MCF) to coordinate efforts on results and portfolio monitoring.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and events on project results, progress towards targets, success stories, and lessons learned.
- Coordinate with the Portfolio Monitoring and Results team to ensure that the family of funds perspectives are represented in the GEF-wide results monitoring.
- Carry out other tasks as assigned by the Manager.
Selection Criteria:
- A Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or related analytical field.
- At least 5 years' experience in results-based management, data analysis, preferably in an international organization.
- Excellent analytical and data management skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Knowledge of the operations of the LDCF and SCCF would be an advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work in a multicultural team environment and independently on complex tasks on tight deadlines.
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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