Back Senior Procurement Assistant

Grade: AS-D
Deadline: 04 May 2025 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: Local

Salary: KRW 67,569,900 net

Introduction
The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund and invests in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects in developing countries across the globe. The GCF has a portfolio of 297 projects across 133 countries, with a total commitment of USD 16.6 billion to date.

In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged, to support our new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027; our ambition is to grow to become at least a USD 50 billion fund by 2030. Rooted in the core objectives of impact and efficiency, access and a focus on the most vulnerable, and mobilizing a much higher scale of public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have an unparalleled scale of resources, which, together with our risk appetite and flexibility allows us to bring together different partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact.

GCF is seeking a top-tier individual with a demonstrable track record of harnessing experience, energy and networks to tackle complex global climate change challenges. You will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

You will be able to quickly scan and analyze complex, competing issues and lead significant sized teams to find solutions in evolving contexts, across multiple geographic locations.

You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation.

You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to work together to ideate, develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet.

You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing almost 80 nationalities contributing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds. Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world.

Interested in more information?
Learn about working for GCF: https://www.greenclimate.fund/about/careers
View current vacancies: https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/

About the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart. GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities.

Our country-driven approach ensures that our actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Besides channeling public and private sector investment through a broad range of financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme ensuring countries are increasingly well-equipped and financed to manage their climate futures.

Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people.

Position Objective
The Procurement Assistant will be responsible for providing procurement services under the guidance of the Procurement Specialist. S/he will undertake procurement of goods and services of reasonable value and complexity.

Purpose

• Review procurement requests to ensure appropriateness of technical specifications and seek clarifications, if required;
• Prepare/oversee the publishing of invitations to tender and manage/conduct all aspects of bid/proposal evaluations with transparency and efficiency;

  Engagement

  • Provide support on the general procurement process including assisting with preparation of Institutional Procurement Committee (IPC) meetings and coordinating with user divisions;
  • Advise clients on the implementation of requested procurement actions in line with the Corporate Procurement Guidelines of the fund;

    Delivery

    • Undertake low-value procurement of goods and services in close liaison with user divisions and requesting units, and ensure that all associated procurement filing, and records are up to date;
    • Establish and maintain work program and schedule for ongoing contracts and newly planned ones for assigned divisions and units;
    • Prepare procurement orders and submission to the authorized official(s) for review and subsequent approval;

      Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)

      • Bachelor’s degree, with at least seven (7) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience;
      • Knowledge of Procurement best practice;
      • Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask and maintains attention to detail and accuracy;
      • Ability to work independently and under pressure; takes initiative in judging priorities and organizing work accordingly;
      • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, and highly developed cultural sensitivity in communicating with all levels of staff and external clients, both orally and in writing;
      • Mature judgement and absolute commitment to confidentiality;
      • Good knowledge of office technology such MS office package; experience working with databases in highly desirable; and
      • Fluency in English and Korean is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage.

        The closing date for application is 04 May 2025. 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 to apply.