Overview
The individual contractor will be responsible for the oversight of ongoing country-implemented projects through to project closure and support for preparations for Executive Board meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight of implementation of country projects through to completion and closure, including liaison with project focal points and review of project narrative and financial reports to confirm progress against project plans; identifying problems/issues and providing solutions.
- Supporting application rounds of the GFC Fund, as appropriate: undertaking qualitative analysis of the applications and technical review of the proposed activities of the projects; develops and ensures signature of the legal instruments with successful applicants;
- Providing support to Executive Board meetings and other relevant meetings,
- Undertaking outreach activities as needed; participates in the development of training workshops, outreach events, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
- Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
- Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of the funds, including the review and analysis of past and ongoing application rounds, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies, etc.
- Performs other duties as may be required.
Required Experience
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the area of sustainable development with a minimum of two years of experience at the international level related to environmental protection required.
- Programme and project development and management experience and experience in providing policy advice on environmental matters is required.
- Experience in the organization of inter-governmental and multi-stakeholder processes and meetings, including expert meetings, is an advantage.
- Fully proficient computer skills and knowledge of relevant software as well as strong analytical skills, writing and communication skills are required.
- Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, environmental management, economics or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certified project management qualification is desirable.
