Data Management and Training Analyst

WEC background:

UNOPS Water and Energy Cluster (WEC) supports the design and management of multi-stakeholder initiatives by providing services in financial and grant management, procurement, human resources, and project management. The cluster has supported projects in the areas of water resource management, climate change adaptation, mitigation and transparency, energy access and distribution, and environmental conservation under the Paris Agreement. The WEC has also supported operations and financial management services, in Vienna, the rest of the ECR region, and beyond. The main partners include UN agencies, bilateral agreements (with the Nordics, Germany, and Italy), the Green Climate Fund, and several NGOs (such as CIFF and CWF).

NDC Partnership project:

The NDC Partnership is a global coalition of countries and institutions collaborating to drive transformational climate action through sustainable development. In 2015, the world endorsed the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Nations signal their commitments to the Paris Agreement through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) - each country’s strategy to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience against the negative effects of a changing climate. The Partnership advances the goals of the Paris Agreement by bringing together nearly 200 countries and institutions in new ways to accelerate NDC implementation and enhance ambition over time. The Partnership’s work through 120 partners supporting almost 80 countries produces many examples of impact, lessons learned and ideas for the future. The Partnership is governed by a Steering Committee, co-chaired by two country representatives. UNOPS support to the NDC Partnership is provided through the Water and Energy Cluster (WEC).

The NDC Partnership works through country-driven approaches to support countries in planning, coordination and resource-mobilization for the implementation of the Paris Agreement. To date, the Partnership has supported the preparation of Partnership Plans in more than 30 countries. Using the framework of Partnership Plans, the Partnership Support Unit facilitates the interaction between partners and countries requesting support. The Online Partnership Plan Tool was developed based on feedback from members to improve the Country Engagement process by providing a user-friendly, web-based platform to more effectively manage Partnership Plans and generate strategic and operational information for governments, development partners, and other stakeholders, thus contributing to improve resource mobilization, coordination and transparency.

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the continuous development and implementation of the NDC Partnership’s Online Partnership Plan Tool in member countries. The incumbent will respond to the Senior Country Engagement Specialist in charge of the Online Partnership Plan Tool and will (i) provide trainings to the NDC Partnership Unit Staff, government Focal Points, Implementing and development partners, (ii) provide ongoing support to the development and improvement of the system with web developers; (iii) support to prepare, revise and include Plans in the system, (iv) provide support for users, (v) prepare communication materials relating to the Tool and its impacts, and (vi) other tasks related to the mandates of the NDC Partnership. 

The incumbent will support the continuous development and operationalization of the Online Partnership Plan Tool and thus contribute to improving the work of the Partnership relating to NDC planning, coordination, and implementation. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Senior Country Engagement Specialist in charge of the Online Partnership Plan Tool and will be responsible for content management, development, testing, training, and user support. Summary of functions:

1. Development and Testing
2. Content Management
3. Continuous Training and User Support
4. Other Support

▪  Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in International Development, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Climate Change, Natural Resources Management or a related field is required.

Required

▪  At least one (1) year of experience in project management.

▪  At least two (2) years of experience in database management, information systems, data analysis or managing complex datasets.

▪  Experience in developing and delivering technical trainings to different audiences.

▪  Experience and familiarity in the use of MS Excel. 

▪  Knowledge and experience with Results-Based Management, preferably in a public sector or NGO setting. 

▪  Experience in implementing online multi-stakeholder platforms for climate change will be an asset.

▪  Fluency in English is required

Contract type: ICA

Contract level: IICA01/ICSC-8
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
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• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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