Research Analyst, Knowledge Management

This position will be hybrid requiring a few days per week in Washington DC office; WRI Global Office (US). Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About the Program:

The NDC Partnership brings together 124 countries, developed and developing, and 95 institutional members to create and deliver on ambitious NDCs that help achieve the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Governments identify their NDC implementation priorities and the type of support that is needed to translate them into actionable policies and programs. Based on these requests, the membership offers a tailored package of expertise, technical assistance, and funding. This collaborative response provides developing countries with efficient access to a wide range of resources to adapt to, mitigate climate change, and foster more equitable and sustainable development. The NDC Partnership is built on the premise of collective action: by acting together, we achieve more. To effectively support member countries in their resource mobilization for NDC enhancement and implementation, the Support Unit collects, tracks, and manages a variety of country engagement data using two different web platforms: the Knowledge Nook, or kNook, and the Online Partnership Plan Tool (OPPT). The kNook is an internal system for NDC Partnership members which catalogues a variety of global country engagement data and is used to highlight global trends, identify gaps in support, and report on country and monitoring and evaluation metrics. The OPPT is a web-based tool which enables individual countries to manage their Partnership Plans or NDC Implementation Plans using a results-based framework, including by mapping projects and gaps, supporting resource mobilization, and tracking implementation progress.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to the Support Unit’s Knowledge Management Associate, you will help support the Partnership’s knowledge management efforts. You will support the management and ongoing integration of the Support Unit’s data systems. You will be supported by other members of the Knowledge and Learning team and frequently work with members of the Country Engagement team.

What will you do:

Data Management (60%):

• Support routine data management for the kNook and OPPT platforms, including adding new data associated with country requests for support and partner support, conducting regular data cleaning and alignment, and liaising with Support Unit colleagues and partners to support content management, as needed
• Support ongoing kNook/OPPT integration efforts, including project management and communication with external consultants as well as supporting the documentation and alignment of kNook and OPPT data, taxonomies, and process
• As part of the wider kNook tagging team, support the kNook lead to ensure that all country and partner support data are accurately reflected and tagged in the knowledge management system according to the tagging taxonomy
• Oversee the management of the Support Unit’s Internal Knowledge Hub, a digital library of internal knowledge resources such as talking points, presentations, analyses, datasets, reports, and briefs for Support Unit staff to reference, as well as other knowledge management-related efforts

Research and Analysis (30%):

• Produce insights and trends reports on country requests and partner support, in response to internal and external requests for information, drawing from kNook and/or OPPT data
• Support the collection and synthesis of kNook/OPPT data required for reporting purposes, including an annual audit of country requests and support data, Progress Reports and grant reports

Ad-Hoc Responsibilities (10%):

• Support development of knowledge products core to the NDC Partnership’s engagement in-country, including Scoping reports, Partnership Plan Narratives, and Support Gap Summaries
• Develop presentations and talking points, support organizing meetings and workshops, and other activities relevant to the Knowledge and Learning team’s optimal performance
• Given the evolving nature of the NDC Partnership and its Support Unit, other duties may be assigned as needs emerge and the Partnership’s work evolves

What will you need:

• Education: You have completed a bachelor’s degree in international development, environmental science or relevant field
• Experience: You have a minimum 1 year relevant full-time work experience in international development or climate change
• Experience around the Paris Agreement, NDCs and opportunities and challenges in raising NDC ambition Experience in developing regional and global knowledge products, including analytical work, reports, learning platforms, and related products
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate with teams from different countries
• Capacity to work well under pressure and successfully manage multiple deadlines and competing demands
• Commitment to NDC Partnership’s mission, values, and approach to climate and development
• Languages: Full fluency in English required. Spanish and/or French is a plus
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization

Potential Salary: Salary range is between 48,000 and 52,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of 22 February 2024. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

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Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment; we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

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