Grade: F
Deadline: 22 February 2026 (11:59 PM KST)
Salary: USD 72,000 (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. The GCF has a portfolio of 336 projects across 134 countries, with a total commitment of USD 19.4 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 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 Accreditation Officer is responsible for implementation of the accreditation  processe including the Revised Accreditation Framework s by contributing to the development of accreditation-related strategies, policies, standards and guidelines supporting Regional Departments and Department of Private Sector Facility  to identify potential Accredited Entity partners and applicants for the ability to contribute to country-driven transformational projects/programmes. S/he will support the Accreditation Committee and the Accreditation Panel of the Board in line with their respective roles in relation to accreditation. S/he will assess the capacity needs of entities, and collaborate with colleagues and external partners to deliver services to address the needs identified.

Purpose

  • Identify and guide, based on an analysis of strategies of countries on identifying potential Accredited Entities for programming and capabilities of potential Accredited
  • Entities and applicants, potential Accredited Entities and applicants through the accreditation  process, particularly in addressing related capacity needs where identified
  • Support the development of accreditation-related strategies, policies, standards, guidance and tools to enable a diverse and balanced portfolio of accredited entities capable of delivering on country-driven transformational projects/programmes

Engagement

  • Interact with countries and potential Accredited Entities and applicants throughout the accreditation  process, including providing guidance to and support the review of applications from applicants
  • Collaborate with colleagues across divisions/offices to ensure effective policy development and outreach to countries and potential Accredited Entities and applicants on accreditation , and that the necessary services and support are delivered to them in a timely manner

Delivery

  • Coordinate analytical work on country approaches to identifying potential Accredited Entities and applicants so that it is systematically organized, informs the work of colleagues through relevant knowledge management systems and guides decision-making on Accredited Entity partnerships and initiatives and actions plans to support capacity needs of such entities
  • Coordinate the cycle of accreditation with entities and across divisions/offices in GCF to ensure delivery of services in a timely manner

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

  • Master’s degree and at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in economics, finance, sustainable development, climate/environment policy, political science, law or related fields; or a Bachelor's degree in similar fields with an additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the Master’s degree requirement. 
  • Experience in developing countries and/or in a multilateral programming environment, and broad knowledge of climate change and climate finance are an advantage.
  • Strong competence and autonomy in the use of standard software programmes: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
  • Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage.

The closing date for application is 22 February 2026. 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.

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