Grade: IS-5
Deadline: 06 June 2023 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 138,750 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.
Position Objective
Under the guidance of the Data, Results and Knowledge Management Lead, the Senior Results, Data and Knowledge Management Specialist will deliver on three key areas of work:
To support these efforts, the Senior Data, Results and Knowledge Management Specialist will play a key role in the design and operationalization of the Fund–wide (integrated) results, performance and resources management architecture and data management system. S/he will also take the lead in building Secretariat – wide portfolio data governance for Funded Activities, the Project Preparation Facility (PPF), and the Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme (RPSP).
The Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the GCF’s portfolio data and oversee Fund – level results and implementation performance – based analyses, reporting and portfolio-level data management including as part of early warning systems and for decision making. Accordingly, and in collaboration with the PIMM teams for Funded Activities and Readiness, s/he will spearhead portfolio management actions and through the provision of actionable insights through effective and efficient data management, ensure the successful implementation of projects throughout the lifecycle. S/he will update/operationalize an integrated early warning system and the formulation of the appropriate interventions and corrective actions based on lessons learned. S/he will also lead key functions, including but not limited to:
S/he will demonstrate a sound knowledge of integrated results and resources management systems, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), data management approaches, knowledge management frameworks and implementation approaches, capacity development around results – based management strategies, and knowledge capture and learning.
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Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)
The closing date for application is 06 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.