Grade: IS - 8

Deadline: 28 September 2022 (11:59 PM KST)

Location: Songdo, Incheon, South Korea

Job Category: International

Salary: USD 204,700 net (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as appliable): Relocation, dependency, education assistance and home country travel)

Recruitment for this position will be managed by an External Recruitment firm.

The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countries to respond to climate change while bringing prosperity to their people. Established in 2010, the GCF invests in transformational climate projects in the developing world. The Fund makes an ambitious contribution to global climate action and channels significant financial resources into developing countries to help build low-emission and climate-resilient societies. It is country-driven and undertakes actions that reflect the circumstances of each country concerned and its national aspirations. The GCF is a key enabler of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Since its establishment, the GCF has approved 200 projects in 141 countries and has committed USD 10 billion in climate finance. In addition, it has built up an extensive program to support developing countries to identify their needs, in particular, those who are most vulnerable to climate change impacts. The GCF’s diverse workforce is advancing its mission from its headquarters in South Korea. Our talented staff makes unique contributions to the Fund, enriching the institution through their combined expertise and professional commitment.

Position Objective

The General Counsel shall be responsible for all legal support functions, including managing the Office of the General Counsel, drafting of agreements with accredited entities, readiness grant recipients or delivery partners and if applicable, executing entities. He/she shall lead the further development of internal rules and procedures for the various operations of the GCF and perform such other functions as required by the Executive Director or the Board.

As a senior officer, she/he will be part of the Secretariat's Senior Management Team, led by the Executive Director.

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Purpose

This vacancy is archived.

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