Nordic Development Fund (NDF) is a joint Nordic international finance institution (IFI), established in 1988 by Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. NDF’s work focuses on the nexus between climate change and development in lower-income countries and countries in fragile situations. Together with our strategic partners, we develop, launch and scale high-impact projects to support developing countries and people vulnerable to climate change.

To strengthen our Quality Assurance & Reporting (QAR) department, we are now recruiting a Results & Reporting Specialist to join NDF Headquarters in Helsinki.

The main purpose of the specialist position is to ensure quality portfolio-level Result Management Framework data in support of NDF’s results-based management and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Support internal and external partners in the collection of project data and manage the overall portfolio results data;
• Conduct results data review, quality assurance, and validation;
• Conduct portfolio data analysis of the results and other types of data to inform reporting (e.g., the Results Report, various data briefs, analytics, and other information and communication products);
• Act as focal point for all portfolio data requests and data management system support;
• Support the continued development of NDF’s data management system on Power Platform (Microsoft Dynamics 365) and Power BI reporting;
• Support project results framework and indicator development;
• Support the collection of data and coordinate reporting on facilities hosted by NDF;
• Contribute to project design with a focus on the result frameworks and indicators;
• Support project monitoring and engage in mid-term reviews and evaluations.

Key Competencies, Experience, and Personal Attributes

• A genuine interest in the purpose and values of NDF
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum four years of relevant work experience, some of which is in international development work with a bilateral aid organisation, development finance institution, intergovernmental organisation or NGO required.
• Experience in results reporting, data management and analysis required.
• Knowledge in results-based management, project cycle management and/or impact measurement required.
• Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, including Power BI and Power Apps.
• Excellent oral and written command of English; working knowledge of one or more other languages (e.g., French and/or Spanish) is an advantage. Strong writing and presentational skills.
• Structured and systematic approach to tasks; analytical skills.
• Strong team-working skills.
• Work experience in a lower income country is considered an advantage.
• Experience in environmental/climate change and/or other cross-cutting theme such as gender and inclusion focused programmatic work is an advantage.

We offer you

• An opportunity to work in an international organisation in the field of climate change and development financing.
• A multicultural working environment in an international organisation in the heart of Helsinki.
• An opportunity for a hybrid working model and other attractive employee benefits.
• A four-year local contract with the possibility for extension.

Additional information

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Jesper Andersen, Director, Head of Quality Assurance & Reporting (e-mail: jesper.andersen@ndf.int).

To apply for the position, please complete the application form, including your CV and application letter, available in the “Jobs” section of NDF’s website. The deadline for submitting your application is 3 October 2025.

NDF collaborates with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) on HR and other administrative matters. Applications will go through NIB’s recruitment system and will then be processed by NDF. For more information about employment at NDF, see the People Policy.