Portfolio Analyst

Job Purpose
- Support capacity development and streamlining of communications and visibility interventions and planning among projects in the existing LLF portfolio.
- Support the integration of this high-priority area in future project design and execution.

Key Accountabilities
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Operational and Implementation support**:

- Support the implementation and monitoring of LLF activities, work plans and KPIs for the LLF Management Unit.
- Support the development and execution of fund policies and procedures for the LLFMU in the Operations Manual, including new solutions that enhance the effectiveness of LLF operations.
- Collect and analyze data on global trends that could impact the economic future of LLF, utilizing the data to draft initial strategic recommendations.
- Prepare briefing materials and talking points related to policy and strategy foresight for senior LLFMU staff.
- Prepare detailed information for IsDB committees, including drafting progress reports and taking minutes.
- Support the sector experts, regional hubs, external partners, and project teams in the identification, design, and execution of projects across the LLF portfolio as needed.
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aRBM Analysis and Support**:

- Assist the aRBM Specialist in the implementation of the LLF results framework and aRBM systems, including associated processes/procedures and tools that will enable the collection, storage and reporting of data related to all LLFMU activities.
- Support the monitoring of the quality and completeness of data for tracking project and portfolio performance and evidence-based decision making, identifying, and solving data problems when they arise.
- Collect and analyse large and complex data sets utilizing statistical methods to understand the impact of LLF projects and the overall fund on their intended goals.
- In coordination with the aRBM Specialist, develop and maintain the LLF data dashboard, reports and visualizations that effectively communicate project and portfolio data insights to internal partners and external stakeholders.
- Identify trends and patterns in project-related data and provide data-driven recommendations to the aRBM Specialist, Sector Specialists and Operations Lead.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of data analyses and processes, and support initiatives for data integrity and normalization.
- Assist the aRBM Specialist in conducting trainings for the technical project/regional hub staff involved in data collection and in the proper use of data collection tools.
- Assist in developing and reviewing MU reports to the LLF donors to ensure quality, accuracy, and that they capture the outputs and outcomes as expected.
- Perform additional tasks as required by the aRBM Specialist.
- ** Coordination, Communication & Follow-Up**:

- Support the Communications Specialist in preparing and managing communication and visibility media materials related to specific projects and/or LLF in general.
- Collaborate closely with the Communications Specialist to ensure consistency and alignment with the organizational messaging and branding guidelines.
- Provide support to the Communications Specialist in coordinating communication activities related to the planning and execution of LLF events, including both internal and external meetings, conferences, and ceremonies.
- Assist in developing communication strategies and plans for LLF events, ensuring effective outreach and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
- Support the coordination with relevant stakeholder departments across the Bank to ensure alignment of LLF activities with current institutional Strategy and policy commitments.
- ** Knowledge Sharing and Development**:

- Share best practices and identify areas where IsDB and LLFMU can make contributions.
- Share knowledge and experience of LLFMU projects with other Units within IsDB and seek opportunities for joint collaborations.
- Participate in setting Unit and Individual objectives, ensuring alignment with LLF strategic priorities and monitor the same on a regular basis and ensure achievement by all.
- Collaborate with Sector Specialists and Team Lead to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed to optimize portfolio performance and maximize impact.
- Support capacity-building activities aimed at enhancing skills and knowledge of LLF MU members, including organizing workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing events.

Academic and professional qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, international development, or related field required. Higher qualifications preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in operational or programmatic support, with a focus on data analysis and/or M&E, preferably for an international organization or a non-governmental organization. Experience should include monitoring and evaluation database management, information analysis, research techniques and methodologies, report writing, u