UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Junior Banking Data Consultant

Consultant Environment Finance & Economy

Contract

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Result of Service

Through these services UNEP FI will be able to deliver support and services to the memberships of the Frameworks and Alliances it oversees. These memberships include a broad range of financial institutions, including commercial banks. UNEP FI is supporting the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) now committed to by more than 330 banks collectively holding USD 89+ trillion in assets, or nearly 50 percent of the global banking sector, and NZBA committed to by more than 130 banks, representing USD 74 trillion in assets or 41% of global banking assets. NZBA banks have committed to setting and publicly disclose long-term and intermediate targets to support meeting the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement as well as annually measuring and reporting the emissions profile of their lending portfolios and investment activities. They have also committed to publishing transition plans detailing actions that will be taken to meet those targets. In addition to UNEP FI requiring support on development, systematization, collection, analysis, and visualization of membership and operational data, it also requires support on data driven processes regarding the membership to improve the delivery of support and engagement to membership as well as utilization of data and reporting of progress. This includes but is not limited to data management of contacts and bank details, segmentation of membership and desk research. As the membership continues to grow, UNEP FI needs to have a data management system in place to assist with secure storage of data, and effective data capture and analysis.

Work Location

Working remotely

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The overall objective of the UNEP’s Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is the strategic partnership between the United Nations and over 450 banks, insurers and investors. For over 28 years UNEP FI has been shaping and driving the international sustainable finance agenda, setting global standards and growing a global network of leading financial institutions. Through its work-streams and regional activities, peer learning, methodology development, training and research, UNEP FI promotes sustainable finance and helps the financial industry align with and contribute to the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. UNEP FI, in particular the Principles for Responsible Banking and the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) convened by UNEP FI, needs a consultant to support the development of data management systems and data analysis requirements and currently does not have the relevant professional expertise and resource internally. Specific tasks and responsibilities: The consultant will provide assistance in the following project/tasks for UNEP FI’s data management and analysis work: 1. Data Transformation: Transforming the format and structure of datasets, cleaning, and enriching them for streamlined and sustainable integration into our data ecosystem. For example, supporting NZBA Targets Collection dataset transformation. This ensures our data is organized and of high quality. 2. Supporting a more sustainable solution: Support the development of proposals for next steps and for expanding the scope of the data management system, including support the procurement of a product that will host the Central Information Management System. 3. Solution Testing: Conducting evaluations on developed solutions to ensure quality assurance and to facilitate better adoption by end-users. This will involve identifying areas for improvement to meet user needs and project standards. For example, testing portal functionalities. 4. Research: Gathering valuable insights about cutting-edge tools, technologies, and developments that might benefit the project. For example, researching new ools and their use cases. This is aimed at keeping the project at the forefront of innovation and efficiency. 5. Data Analysis: Interpreting and visualizing data to discover patterns and extract insights that aid in strategic decision-making. For example, developing framework and alliance-focussed membership dashboards. 6. In-project Knowledge Management: Creating documentation, training sessions, and other materials to ensure essential project information is well preserved and accessible. For example, tool guidance documents, Expected action trail etc. This helps in maintaining project continuity and enhancing team capabilities. 7. Other Project Support Tasks: Taking on ad-hoc responsibilities as identified and deemed important by the project lead. These tasks support the project's evolving needs and contribute to its overall success. Outputs and Deliverables: • Membership databases are well structured, maintained, monitored and organized and importantly connected to the broader UNEP FI and Banking team data ecosystem, including any new future systems procured. • Management and team members are regularly provided with up-to-date target information, key figures and visuals on membership and membership segments. • Improved data-driven processes and enhanced data collection tools. • Data analysis and visuals are provided for progress reporting monthly to governing bodies including the Steering Group and annually for progress reports, and on ad-hoc basis to support communications. The consultant shall be under the overall supervision of the Head of UNEP FI. On a day-to-day basis, the incumbent will report to the Head of the Banking Team and work closely with UNEP FI colleagues responsible for data management.

Qualifications/special skills

Education: A master’s in degree in business or finance with an element of data analysis, data science, applied mathematics or statistics, management information systems or a related field. A First degree could be taken in lieu of advanced degree provided the selected candidate has 2 years of relevant experience. Professional Experience: An experience working in a data-related role within a bank, other financial institution or a sustainability-connected organisation working on data systems, analysis and research. Up-to-date proficiency with data tools including advanced Excel and Sharepoint knowledge, as well as experience of Power Platforms is essential.

Languages

Languages: English is the working language of UNEP FI. Knowledge of other United Nations languages is an asset.

Additional Information

Skills & Knowledge: Excellent data management, analysis and visualization skills, excellent oral and written communications skills in English, strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with data tools such as Excel and Sharepoint and also Power Platform knowledge such as Power Apps and Power BI; basic programming skills using languages such as JavaScript and PHP; ability to cope with juggling multiple tasks across diverse projects in an organized and timely manner; attention to detail. The consultant should have demonstrable experience in conducting complex data collection, analysis and visualization. Working closely with the Data Management Consultant (who is responsible for developing a data management ecosystem), the consultant is expected to support the design, development and improvement of existing data structures and support new data-related projects such as collection and progress reporting. The consultant should have the ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural and geographically dispersed team working across functions. A hands-on, pragmatic approach is desirable. An interest in climate and or sustainable finance is desirable.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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