Information and Systems Officer

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Description

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• Using and building on existing systems and tools used by the Support Unit (kNook, Knowledge Portal, information-sharing platforms such as SharePoint), develop and support the implementation of processes for data and information management (data collection, analysis, and archiving) for the Partnership’s Tematic Call.
• Support the Country Engagement team in the initiation of workflow for countries engaging in the Thematic Call, track country and partner interests, and prepare relevant engagement templates (Joint Workplans, Partner Responses)
• Support the Project Manager in the preparation of periodic reports to the NDC Partnership’s Support Unit Management Team, the NDC Partnership’s Steering Committee and PAF Advisory Group, grant reporting, and to external partners as needed, on the status, challenges and implementation needs of the Thematic Call.  
• Provide recommendations to the Project Manager and Head of Knowledge Management on process and system development to gradually enhance the efficiency and impact of information and knowledge-sharing activities carried out within the context of the Thematic Call and, on demand, other initiatives. 
• Building off the Partnership’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework, propose and implement a methodology to track the impact and results of the Thematic Call.  
• Adjusting and maintaining existing supporting tools to capture the impact and results of the Thematic Call and, on demand, other initiatives, building on the Partnership’s M&E Framework and exiting databases and systems managed by the Support Unit.  
• Establish and maintain a regular communication and feedback cycle with the Project Manager and the Knowledge and Learning team, to continuously incorporate learning into processes and activities.  
• Work with the Thematic Call team and other workstreams to ensure that the materials and templates relevant to the Thematic Call that are disseminated and published are always updated and reflect final versions.  
• Support the Country Engagement Team (Directors, Regional Managers, Country Engagement Specialists, and consultants) to ensure that staff leading engagement with countries are knowledgeable users of the processes, tools and systems put in place in the context of the Thematic Call. 
• In close coordination with the Support Unit’s Knowledge and Learning team, mainstream recommendations, and guidance on 2025 ambition-raising into the Thematic Call processes, templates, and steps.
• Under the guidance of the Project Manager, prepare data and information packages needed to raise the visibility of the Thematic Call via communication products. 
• Design and lead training sessions / modules, and guide the learning process, of new Thematic Call team members and Country Engagement new staff, incl. on information flow, templates, Monday.com trackers, and Alchemer.com survey (PSF).
•  Develop a data analysis and information package, under the guidance of the Project Manager, to inform the preparation of a Thematic Call narrative and strategic messaging in the lead to COP, the Subsidiary Bodies under the UNFCCC, and other key events. 
• Based on information collected from the Thematic Call and guidance from the Project Manager, lead the development of demand projections.
• Lead the incorporation of Thematic Call unsupported requests into the Call for Proposals of the Partnership Action Fund (PAF), incl. all backend coordination needed to arrive to a shortlist of eligible activities that are low risk (non-duplicative, owned by governments), high-quality (reviewed internally as well as by 2050 Pathways Platform), and impactful.
• Participate, as needed, in PAF Evaluation Committee and recruitment processes arising from Thematic Call unsupported requests. 
• Representing the Project Manager, as needed, in recurring meetings with key partners.
• Work in close collaboration with the different NDC Partnership workstreams, especially with the Knowledge and Learning team and the Outreach and Governance team to promote good practices and insights and increase the visibility and engagement of the Thematic Call.
• As needed, provide oversight and guidance to consultants and interns working with the Thematic Call team.

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in natural sciences, economics, engineering, environmental management, climate, political science, administration, finance, international relations, international development, or a related field. 
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline in combination with additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

• At least 2 years of relevant,professional experience in environmental data and information management, and climate change policy advisory.
• Excellent knowledge of international climate policy especially on the UNFCCC decisions framework on NDCs and LT-LEDS. 
• Assets
• Demonstrated experience in working in international teams. 
• Capacity to work well under pressure and ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines.

• Proficiency in English is required.  
• Fluency in Spanish and/or French is an asset. 

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