Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist-Consultant (Roster based)

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Date: Jul 1, 2026

Location: Remote (Remote), KR

Company: Green Climate Fund

Introduction

The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund serving as the climate finance partner of choice for developing countries. We invest in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects that deliver real climate solutions where they are needed most.

Our impact, a decade of transformation as we mark 10 years of climate action, GCF's achievements demonstrate our commitment to global climate finance. Since approving our first project in Peru’s Amazon basin in November 2015, we have grown to a USD 19+ billion portfolio spanning over 330 projects across more than 130 developing countries.This decade of progress has taught us what it takes to support countries in building climate resilience and driving sustainable development. GCF has now embarked on an ambitious transformation agenda to make climate finance more responsive to country needs, faster to access, and more impactful at scale.

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 andprivate 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.

The Fund seeks to engage Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist,consultancy assignment under its remote -roster based to carry out the tasks, duties, and responsibilities  as detailed below;

Role

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist ensures that GCF-funded activities across public and private sectors are deliverable, measurable, monitorable, and credible in line with the Fund’s mandate and results frameworks. Applicable to both regional and global teams, the role safeguards quality at entry and throughout implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems for Funded Activities, Project Preparation Facility grants, and Readiness support. The Specialist provides technical assurance, portfolio analysis, and institutional learning support to strengthen results-based management and evidence-informed decision-making across GCF operations.

Duties and responsibilities

The expected tasks and deliverables may include but not be limited to:

1. Results Frameworks and Quality at Entry

  • Provide thorough and actionable technical review of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, theories of change, indicators, baselines, targets, and assumptions for Concept Notes, Funding Proposals, and Readiness proposals.
  • Ensure alignment with GCF Board-approved frameworks, including the Integrated Results Management Framework, Readiness Results Management Framework, Evaluation Policy, and Monitoring and Accountability Frameworks.
  • Review greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting methodologies, adaptation indicators, and verification approaches, ensuring methodological soundness and consistency. Advise project teams and Accredited
  • Entities on strengthening results frameworks and measurement approaches to improve impact credibility and evaluability.

2. Monitoring, Reporting, and Portfolio Performance

  • Support the design and application of monitoring and reporting systems for Funded Activities and Readiness support.
  • Analyze portfolio-level performance data and contribute to regular reporting to management and governance bodies.
  • Support the development, maintenance, and use of dashboards, scorecards, and information systems to track implementation progress, results, and risks.
  • Identify performance trends, implementation challenges, and learning opportunities to inform adaptive management.

3. Evaluation, Learning, and Knowledge Management

  • Contribute to the extraction, synthesis, and dissemination of lessons learned from project implementation and evaluations.
  • Support the development of knowledge products such as guidance notes, indicator toolkits, handbooks, and learning events.
  • Engage with internal and external communities of practice to share knowledge on monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
  • Support continuous improvement of GCF’s results management practices based on evidence and emerging best practices.

4. Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building

  • Provide technical advice and capacity-building support to internal teams, Accredited Entities, NDAs, and delivery partners on monitoring and evaluation best practices.
  • Engage with peer institutions and external stakeholders to stay informed of evolving M&E methodologies, tools, and standards.
  • Promote consistent application of results-based management approaches across public and private sector investments.
  • Contribute to strengthening the overall M&E capacity of the GCF ecosystem.

5. Institutional Coordination and Support

  • Coordinate closely with investment, climate impact, risk, legal, and other Secretariat functions to ensure integrated delivery of results management requirements.
  • Support institutional initiatives related to monitoring, evaluation, learning, and performance management.
  • Provide analytical inputs to support strategic planning, portfolio reviews, and reporting processes.
  • Participate in cross-divisional taskforces and corporate initiatives, as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of master’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, environment, climate change, international development, business administration, or related fields.
  • At least 10 years of relevant work experience in reviewing and monitoring private sector projects including complex financial transactions; evaluation design and implementation for climate or development projects.
  • Sound understanding of different financial products: loans, guarantees and equity. Demonstrated track record in implementation and monitoring of private sector complex projects including limited partner (LP) investments in private equity funds.
  • Proven track record of providing specialized technical assistance and trainings to government officials, private companies or civil society organizations in developing country contexts.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment with diverse stakeholders at different technical and strategic levels– staff, Board and external stakeholders.
  • Exposure to managing a portfolio of projects and experience in international financial institutions and/or multilateral development banks is an advantage.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential for this position

Core Competencies

  • Technical expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning
  • Results orientation and attention to quality
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
  • Knowledge management and learning mindset
  • Integrity and professionalism

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience relevant to the role. Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply. Please indicate your earliest availability to take up the assignment and notice-period if required. The closing date for applications is 15 July 2026, 23:59(KST). Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered. In the case of any technical issues,please email: procurement@gcfund.org.

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