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The individual has over 6 years of experience in data management within the international development sector.
The individual has over 6 years of experience in data management within the international development sector.
True
The budget managed for the external data consultant firm is $600,000.
The budget managed for the external data consultant firm is $600,000.
False
The individual has supported system access issues during the Readiness grant handover process.
The individual has supported system access issues during the Readiness grant handover process.
True
The individual led the cleaning and rectification of logframe results for 150 projects.
The individual led the cleaning and rectification of logframe results for 150 projects.
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The individual has a passion for the mission of the World Bank.
The individual has a passion for the mission of the World Bank.
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Negotiating contracts with data providers is highlighted as an unimportant task in the job description.
Negotiating contracts with data providers is highlighted as an unimportant task in the job description.
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The individual has experience in analyzing complex data and managing subscriptions.
The individual has experience in analyzing complex data and managing subscriptions.
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The job description emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs of only one client group.
The job description emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs of only one client group.
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The Green Climate Fund primarily uses the PPMS system for project evaluation.
The Green Climate Fund primarily uses the PPMS system for project evaluation.
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Team members were initially resistant to the new data systems due to their familiarity with existing workflows.
Team members were initially resistant to the new data systems due to their familiarity with existing workflows.
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The training materials for the new systems were mostly up-to-date and effective from the beginning.
The training materials for the new systems were mostly up-to-date and effective from the beginning.
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The regional teams had uniform levels of technical expertise and training needs.
The regional teams had uniform levels of technical expertise and training needs.
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A comprehensive training curriculum was designed to help users understand the PPMS system.
A comprehensive training curriculum was designed to help users understand the PPMS system.
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The training program only included in-person workshops without any digital components.
The training program only included in-person workshops without any digital components.
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The objective of the training was to hinder regional teams from effectively using the new system.
The objective of the training was to hinder regional teams from effectively using the new system.
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Maintaining data accuracy is vital for the work of the IMF.
Maintaining data accuracy is vital for the work of the IMF.
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The individual was responsible for ensuring data quality and accuracy for a portfolio of 182 projects focused on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
The individual was responsible for ensuring data quality and accuracy for a portfolio of 182 projects focused on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
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The primary challenge faced was the abundance of consistent data across different sources and time periods.
The primary challenge faced was the abundance of consistent data across different sources and time periods.
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The data was sourced only from historical spreadsheets and did not include any other systems or documents.
The data was sourced only from historical spreadsheets and did not include any other systems or documents.
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Automated tools were developed to help merge data and identify potential issues during the review process.
Automated tools were developed to help merge data and identify potential issues during the review process.
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The indicator for 'volume of finance leveraged' was the least corrected within the Mitigation PMF.
The indicator for 'volume of finance leveraged' was the least corrected within the Mitigation PMF.
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Manual review and correction accounted for a minor part of the data rectification process.
Manual review and correction accounted for a minor part of the data rectification process.
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Inconsistencies in reporting required further investigation by the Green Climate Fund's Division of Portfolio Management.
Inconsistencies in reporting required further investigation by the Green Climate Fund's Division of Portfolio Management.
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The project logframes were not necessary for understanding the data reporting and rectification process.
The project logframes were not necessary for understanding the data reporting and rectification process.
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Study Notes
Data Management and Analysis
- The author is a data management professional with 6 years of experience in portfolio monitoring, evaluation, and data management in the international development sector.
- They worked at the Green Climate Fund, streamlining data dissemination for stakeholders.
- They implemented an open data library, improving information accessibility and reducing repetitive data requests.
- They oversaw a $500,000 budget for a long-term agreement with an external data consultant, managing all aspects of work orders, budget allocation, data remediation, and invoice processing in Oracle.
- Supported system access issues during Readiness grant handover, ensuring seamless transition for new focal points and managing 800 grants.
- Improved data quality in 182 projects by rectifying logframe ex-ante and ex-post results, creating a high-quality dataset for dashboards.
- Passionate about the IMF's mission, aligning skills with IMF requirements for diverse stakeholder collaboration.
Data Needs Assessment
- The author's role included assessing data needs of various stakeholders, evaluating data requirements across diverse stakeholder groups, and effectively meeting those needs.
Open Data Library Implementation
- A significant challenge was identified in the need for a centralized platform for data access.
- The author led a need assessment, conducted workshops with stakeholders, and defined the scope of the open data library solution.
- The author collaborated with an external vendor to build the website framework, creating interactive dashboards that aligned with the GCF brand and data visualisation standards.
- Developed data library with access to necessary data feeds and interactive dashboards.
- Stakeholders benefitted from readily accessible, up-to-date information and reduced turnaround time for data requests.
Contract Negotiation
- The author negotiated a 3-year contract with a budget cap of $500,000 with an external accounting firm, ensuring the organization had dedicated resources.
- Negotiated favourable terms that met the GCF's needs while balancing cost considerations with data quality and coverage. The negotiation took six months.
- The author coordinated data remediation, rectification, data mapping, and ensured the activities fulfilled the contractual agreement.
Data Accuracy and Consistency
- Ensured data quality and consistency for a portfolio of 182 projects focused on climate change, involving deep understanding of project logframes, GCF's Adaptation and Mitigation Performance Management Framework (PMF) indicators, and data in annual reports.
- The review process involved meticulously comparing data points to project documents, logframes, and funding proposals to ensure accuracy and alignment.
- Developed automated tools for merging data and flagging inconsistent data.
Collaboration and Communication
- Demonstrated strong collaboration skills, supporting teams transitioning to new data platforms (managing the implementation of new systems, PPMS, and Fluxx).
- Held consultations with regional teams to identify their knowledge gaps, address concerns, and design training to meet the specific needs of the users.
- Designed comprehensive, engaging training curriculum including videos, live webinars, and teamwork with portfolio managers.
- Successfully implemented training resulting in increased understanding, confidence, and workflow efficiency in managing projects.
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Explore the essential aspects of data management and analysis within the context of international development. This quiz covers critical skills in portfolio monitoring, budget management, and improving data quality for projects. Gain insights from practical experiences at the Green Climate Fund and the challenges of transitioning data systems.
