Climate Finance Data Analyst

DT Global is seeking a Climate Finance Data Analyst in Canberra, Australia, to support the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) with climate finance reporting and accounting. The role involves data analysis, systems improvement, and assisting program managers in climate integration. Candidates must have strong Excel skills, relevant experience in financial management, and a commitment to gender equality and safeguarding policies. NV1 clearance eligibility is required.
Program Background

Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) supports implementation of the Australian Government’s climate change commitments under Australia’s International Development Policy, in line with partner government priorities.

CRC supports the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to increase climate investments, drive climate integration, and better address climate change and disaster risk across Australia’s development portfolio.

CRC incentivises funding towards gender-responsive, inclusive climate and disaster resilience programming, particularly in the water, food, nature-based solutions, and energy sectors.

DFAT has engaged DT Global to support the implementation of CRC through a Support Unit.

For further information about CRC, please visit the following link on DFAT website.

The Role

DFAT has implemented mandatory reporting on climate financing across its development program investments, this position will be instrumental in assisting programs to meet their climate finance reporting obligations across the CRC portfolio.

The Climate Finance Data Analyst is responsible for supporting DFATs climate finance accounting and reporting requirements. This will include:
• supporting DFATs climate finance accounting and reporting process for Australian Government and International agreement purposes
• undertaking climate finance data compilation and analysis
• supporting systems improvements to track and report climate finance accounting, and
• supporting DFAT program managers on climate integration and climate finance reporting.

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About You

Candidates must be eligible to hold NV1 clearance as an embedded employee.

Essential Experience and Knowledge
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Relevant work experience in public financial management and/or undertaking data analysis, quality assurance and reporting.
• Experience in climate or other aid/development/grant finance accounting.
• Data management and reporting experience including high-level expertise with Excel, as well as the ability to use DFATs aid management system to track, quality assure and report financial and program information.
• Good attention to detail and sound decision-making skills with experience in evaluating datasets.
• Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, PSEAH, prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Midnight Sunday 25th May 2025 AEST

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

About DT Global

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com