Grade: IS-5
Deadline: 13 August 2023 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 138,750 net (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as applicable): Relocation, dependency, housing, education assistance and home country travel.
THE TALENT POOL IS VALID FOR TWO (2) YEARS. SOME VACANCIES ARE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. BY APPLYING, YOU AGREE THAT GCF MAY KEEP YOUR PROFILE ON ITS DATABASES AND REACH OUT TO YOU AS AND WHEN A VACANCY ARISES.
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 216 projects in 129 countries and has committed USD 12.0 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 Regional Manager is responsible for guiding the Green Climate Fund to deliver country-driven and ambitious programming in the countries of the region. S/he will drive engagements with countries, direct access entities and delivery partners the region as they identify, develop and implement transformational projects and programmes and align programming partners to channel resources from the GCF. S/he will also leverage the GCF’s support programmes to build the capacity of countries to originate and deliver a portfolio of investments in line with the strategic goals of countries and the GCF.
Purpose
Engagement
Delivery
Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)
Competencies
Demonstrates competencies for vision, leadership, empowering others and managing performance, including through the following behaviors:
The closing date for application is 13 August 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.