Multilateral Governance Senior Specialist

Grade: IS-5
Deadline: 19 May 2024 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 145,000 (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as applicable): Relocation, dependency, housing, education assistance and home country travel.

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. By the end of 2023, GCF had a portfolio of 243 projects in 129 countries, committing a total of USD 13.5 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 Multilateral Governance Senior Specialist leads activities aiming at supporting the Fund’s engagement with the multilateral climate finance process and the implementation of related mandates to the GCF as an operating entity of the UNFCCC financial mechanism, including the arrangements between the GCF and the UNFCCC-COP, and GCF’s relations with its constituted bodies and other climate finance channels; looks after the GCF’s complementarity and coherence with other Funds, input to operations and strategy of the GCF on topics mandated under the COP; and supports the decision- making of the Board on related matters.

Purpose 

• Lead initiatives aiming at supporting the Fund’s engagement with the multilateral climate process and implementation of related mandates, including the arrangements with the UNFCCC-COP, the implementation of the operational framework on complementarity and coherence with other funds, and the development and implementation of crosscutting initiatives in response to Board and COP guidance.
• Represent the Fund in multilateral climate finance events, meetings, and relevant fora as required.
• Lead the formulation, drafting, implementation and review of documents on multilateral climate governance, to support internal functions and to assist the Board’s decision-making process, as appropriate.
• Develop comprehensive initiatives for the achievement of organizational targets on multilateral climate fora and collaboration with other funds and follows on progress as required.
• Develop policies, strategies and initiatives for fostering the engagement and collaboration with observers to the Board, taking advantage of Board and COP meetings.
• Other related duties as required by the supervisor. 

Engagement

• Coordinate cross-divisional efforts, including providing strategic advice and solutions to the Fund’s Senior Management Team (SMT) towards engagement in the multilateral climate process and the implementation of guidance from the UNFCCC-COP, including on emerging crosscutting matters.
• Coordinate the development of strategies and innovative proposals to respond and collaborate with strategic internal and external stakeholders, in response to mandates from the UNFCCC COP.
• Coordinate with internal teams to deepen GCF’s engagement with observers to the Board, fostering meaningful relationships and stakeholder involvement.
• Promote the exchange of information and interaction with observers, as well as the organization of joint events and consultations

Delivery

• Coordinate Fund-wide efforts to enhance complementarity and coherence with other climate finance providers, including by better aligning programming, processes and policies with other climate funds and identifying strategic opportunities for programming engagement, working closely with operational divisions.
• Support efforts of the Office of Governance Affairs in fulfilling its other core functions; in cooperation with Divisions and Offices across the Secretariat, operational divisions from a crosscutting perspective informed by operations across the Fund.
• Coordinate the establishment of procedures and the update of GCF’s Observer guidelines, enhancing accountability and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to more junior team members and ensures their ongoing learning and development.

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

• Master’s degree in international relations, governance, environmental policy, economics, finance, sustainable development, climate policy or related fields, or 2 additional years of experience with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
• At least 11 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 9 in multilateral organizations, funds, MDBs, foundations, civil society organizations and NGOs, dedicated to climate and sustainability matters, including in advisory capacity; 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential for this position; knowledge of another UN language would be an advantage.

Competencies

• Ability to build strong relationships and work in a multicultural environment with diverse stakeholders at different technical and strategic levels– staff, Board, GCF’s independent bodies, and external stakeholder;
• Ability to work under pressure, under strict timelines, demonstrating complex problem solving with independent judgment and decision-making, for the delivery of tasks related to the post with high quality and timeliness;
• Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts to interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; effective leads change in area of responsibility;
• Provide staff with a clear vision and direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching; sets standard of behaviors aligned with GCF core values;
• Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating; makes effective use of political processes to influence and persuade others; promotes ideas on behalf of oneself or others; makes a strong personal impact on others.

The closing date for application is 19 May 2024. 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.