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General Counsel

Incheon

  • Organization: GCF - Green Climate Fund
  • Location: Incheon
  • Grade: Senior level - Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
    • Legal - International Law
  • Closing Date: Closed

General Counsel

Grade IS – 8 Duty station Songdo, Incheon - Korea Contract type 3 years Number of posts 1 Recruitment type International

Unit Office of the General Counsel Closing date 29 May 2017 Reporting to Executive Director Vacancy code GCF/Recruit/194 The Green Climate Fund (“the Fund”) is a new multilateral fund created to make a significant and ambitious contribution to the global efforts towards attaining the goals set by the international community to combat climate change.

The Fund will contribute to the achievement of the ultimate objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In the context of sustainable development, the Fund will promote the paradigm shift towards low-emission and climate-resilient development pathways by providing support to developing countries to limit or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the impacts of climate change, considering the needs of those developing countries particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. The Fund will pursue a country-driven approach in its operations.

The Fund is governed by a Board, composed of an equal representation of developed and developing countries; the Board oversees the operation of all relevant components of the Fund. The Fund is serviced by an inde pendent Secretariat, which is accountable to the Board and headed by an Executive Director. The Secretariat, which is accountable to the Board, is responsible for the day -to-day management of the Fund, and is located at the Fund’s headquarters in Songdo, Incheon City, in the Republic of Korea.

The Fund is seeking an exceptional person who will take up the challenge of joining a high-performing organization at the leading edge of the financing of climate action in developing countries.

Position description

The General Counsel shall be responsible for all legal support functions, including the drafting of agreements with accredited entities, readiness grant recipients or delivery partners and, if applicable, executing entiti es. He/she shall lead the further development of internal rules and procedures for the various operations of the GCF and perform such other functions as required by the Executive Director or the Board.

As a senior officer, she/he will be part of the Secretariat's Senior Management Team, led by the Executive Director.Duties and responsibilities • Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the Government of the Republic of Korea, as the

host country of the Fund;

• As a member of the Secretariat's Senior Management Team, participating in management and decision -

making;

• Under the guidance of the Executive Director and in collaboration with other Directors, preparing all legal

documents required by the Board and its committees and panels and ensuring they are coherent with the

legal framework of the GCF;

• Conducting second level legal due diligence of proposed projects and programmes;

• Providing advice to the Executive Director and the Board on the interpretation of legal documents to ensure

that any actions taken are legally sound;

• Representing the Secretariat at meetings with external bodies to ensure that the legal aspects of any

decisions made are in conjunction with the legal framework of the GCF;

• Providing advice to the Executive Director and Board members on legal matters regarding Board

proceedings, and on any substantive matters involving legal, strategic, or policy matters which may warrant

a response by the General Counsel;

• Keeping abreast of developments in the legal field, especially in relation to multilateral finance and to

environmental law, which might affect the Fund and prepare reports on relevant matters;

• Support the entire GCF in all legal matters, including regarding contracting with third parties;

• Representing the GCF in litigation, including international arbitration; and

• Leading the GCF’s efforts on obtaining universal privileges and immunities.

Expected experience and qualifications

• Juris Doctor, LLB, or equivalent law degree; qualification to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (additional LLM degree a plus);

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in international legal practice, of which at least 5 years as

General Counsel at an international fund or financial institution;

• Experience in, or working with, developing countries;

• Demonstrated capability to apply sound legal judgement and strategic thinking to complex legal matters

as they relate to the GCF;

• Ability to draft and review legal texts;

• Good organizational skills;

• Proven analytical skills with creative solutions to legal challenges;

• Demonstrated experience with prioritizing multiple assignments, meeting tight deadlines, and willingness

to be flexible in a fast-paced environment;

• Demonstrated experience of successful leadership and mentoring of professional and support staff;

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability and personality to work collaboratively, accept responsibility, and motivate colleagues;

• Sensitivity to political, and respect for cultural, factors; and

• Excellent written and oral commun ication skills in English are essential for this position; knowledge of

another UN language an advantage.

Required competencies

• Creativity

• Communication

• TeamworkHow to apply

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and a letter of interest in a single PDF file to:

recruitment@gcfund.org

File name: “[last name], [first name]” (e.g. Peterson, Anna)

Subject line: “General Counsel”

Upon submission of your application, you will receive an automatic e -mail acknowledging receipt of your

application. Should you not receive a response, however, please check your spam/clutter mail before resubmitting your application. Please also ensure to use the correct spelling for the subject line of your e-mail. Thank you.

Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged.

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