Grade: IS-4
Deadline: 25 June 2023 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 123,770 net (plus attractive benefits), that include the following allowances (as appliable): Relocation, housing, dependency, education assistance and home country travel)
Introduction
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 209 projects in 123 countries and has committed USD 11.4 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.
Background
The Division of Mitigation and Adaptation (DMA) seeks a Specialist for supporting the origination and appraisal of projects and programmes contributing to promote climate actions at the local level and Enhancing Direct Access (EDA). This position will report to the Manager (SAP/PPF/EDA) and closely work with the climate impact leads, senior specialists, climate investment managers, regional managers and project officers in DMA, the Private Sector Facility (PSF), the Division of Country Programming (DCP) and the Division of Portfolio Management (DPM).
This position will significantly contribute to enhance locally-led climate projects, especially in adaptation and through direct access entities, in particular in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) and African countries. The specialist will fill the current gap in supporting the GCF in programming appropriately climate finance towards locally-led climate actions, which are critical to achieve long-term impact, especially in relation to adaptation actions.
Overall, the Specialist will be responsible for supporting direct access to GCF resources for national and subnational entities and local actors who play a crucial role for supporting the development of a pipeline of projects and programmes that promote locally-led climate adaptation and mitigation actions, by working closely with the GCF accredited entities and relevant partners . The Specialist will also promote capacity building, encourage country ownership, and ensure sustainable development practices are integrated into project implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Programming support for EDA and locally-led action (A/M),
Complementarity and coherence approach/framework with AF/GEF/Others,
Enhance access, capacity building and support to the Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme
Knowledge and adaptive learning
Qualifications and Skills:
The closing date for application is 25 June 2023. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.
*The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references.
Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged.