Grade: IS - 5

Deadline: 24 December 2020 (11:59 PM KST)

Location: Songdo, Incheon, South Korea

Entry Salary: USD 128,600

The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countries to respond to climate change while bringing prosperity to their peoples.

Established in 2010, the GCF invests in transformational climate projects in the developing world. The Fund makes an ambitious contribution to global climate action and channels significant financial resources into developing countries to help build low-emission and climate-resilient societies.  It is country-driven and undertakes actions that reflect the circumstances of each country concerned and its national aspirations. The GCF is a key enabler of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

Since its establishment, the GCF has approved 111 projects in 99 countries and has committed USD 5.0 billion in climate finance. In addition, it has built up an extensive program to support developing countries to identify their needs, in particular, those who are most vulnerable to climate change impacts.

The GCF’s diverse workforce is advancing its mission from its headquarters in South Korea. Our talented staff makes unique contributions to the Fund, enriching the institution through their combined expertise and professional commitment.

Position Objective

The Senior Quality Assurance and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, reporting to the Head of the Office of Portfolio Management (OPM), will be responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership on matters pertaining to the definition, articulation, dissemination and implementation of M&E functions for GCF Funded Activities and Readiness Grants.  Additionally, the Specialist will be a member of the OPM Senior Management Team (OPM SMT) and will play a key role in the Office’s people management and team leadership strategy and execution to ensure that the work of OPM makes a measurable and meaningful impact to the GCF.  

Duties and responsibilities

Purpose

• Lead the review, development and implementation of the overall results monitoring and evaluation strategy for the GCF;
• Oversee the development, management and quality assurance of the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation approach in the GCF investments before and after approval  through the review of Entity work programs, concept notes, Readiness Proposals, Grant Agreements, Funding Proposals, term sheets, FAAs, and Accreditation Master Agreements (AMA) to ensure quality at entry of public and private sector investments, as well as readiness support;
• Oversee the provision of technical guidance to relevant GCF operating divisions, NDAs or DPs and AEs with respect to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) requirements and best practices, considering project/entity specificities, and in line with the GCF’s Monitoring and Accountability Framework (MAF) and Results Management Framework (RMF)/Performance Management Frameworks (PMF).
   

Engagement

• Promote and advocate the adoption of M&E best practices internally in GCF, as well as by external partners through engagement with NDAs/AEs and other stakeholders at various fora such as workshops, external conferences and other meetings; 
• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to develop opportunities for collaboration, integration and alignment of M&E approaches, as well as contribute to the learning and capacity building agenda related to M&E and learning from implementation through participation in various workings groups and collaboration platforms;
• Lead and support team members in the development and implementation of individual work programs, mentor and coach staff, and provide support for career development.
   

Delivery

• Drive the development of technology solutions to enable innovation and efficiency gains in the project approval cycle in partnership with ICT;
• Lead the development of key M&E systems including M&E protocols, templates, procedures, and policies and provide appropriate guidance and support to promote compliance and uptake within the Secretariat and amongst AEs, DPs and NDAs;
• Lead QAME team in the provision of quality control for all aspects of M&E and results measurements on the Fund’s results metrics included in the Result Measurement Framework including through the design and management of M&E systems’ interventions for the generation, collation and analysis of performance data in line with GCF’s result management framework.
   

Required experience and qualifications*

• Master's degree or its equivalent in Statistics, Economics Monitoring and Evaluation, International Development, or related disciplines. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
• Minimum of 11 years of relevant work experience with a strong focus on implementing M&E activities in relation to international development and/or climate change. Experience working on climate change issues and/or both public and private sectors, and/ or international organization is an added advantage;
• Demonstrable sound knowledge of M&E methodologies and approaches and experience in designing and implementing M&E systems and procedures from project initiation to closeout stages;
• Understanding and experience in the application of climate impact measurement methodologies is an added advantage; 
• Understanding of the Fund’s instruments (grants, loans, guarantees and equity) and sectorial investment areas is an added advantage;
• Outstanding interpersonal, communications, listening, relationship management, collaborative, and negotiation skills combined with an ability to work successfully in multicultural teams; 
• A team-player with a proactive, solution-oriented, and can-do attitude; 
• Ability to articulate complex issues verbally and in writing to different audiences in an appropriate manner; 
• Strong data management skills and competence in the use of standard software programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access;
• Highly motivated, committed to the highest ethical standards;
• Strong sense of service to GCF and its stakeholders, openness to feedback and to new ideas; and
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage.
   

*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.