Regional Analyst - Talent Pool

Grade: AS-D

Deadline: 30 May 2022 (11:59 PM KST)

Location: Songdo, Incheon, South Korea

Salary: AS-D: KRW 59,840,000 net

The mission of the Green Climate Fund (“GCF”, “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. 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.

GCF seeks to build a pool of Regional Analyst (Africa, Caribbean, Latinamerica) for who wish to work at GCF’s South Korea Headquarters.

The successful applicants will be appointed at a level that is commensurate with their experience, skills and qualifications.

Position Objective

• The Regional Analyst for Africa Desk is responsible for a range of analytical and operational tasks needed to ensure timely and consistent management of GCF’s engagement with countries, direct access entities, delivery partners, and other stakeholders in Africa Desk 
• The Regional Analyst for Caribbean Desk is responsible for a range of analytical and operational tasks needed to ensure timely and consistent management of GCF’s engagement with countries, direct access entities, delivery partners, and other stakeholders in Caribbean Desk 
• The Regional Analyst for Latinamerica Desk is responsible for a range of analytical and operational tasks needed to ensure timely and consistent management of GCF’s engagement with countries, direct access entities, delivery partners, and other stakeholders in Latinamerica Desk

Duties and Responsibilities 

Purpose

• Manage processes related to the development, review, endorsement and implementation of country and entity programming strategies, including the deployment of technical assistance when necessary 

• Coordinate team-specific processes related to the readiness and project/programme cycles, including where direct access entities request project preparation support 

Engagement

• Undertake measures to improve the development of tools and processes related to programming strategies and of project/programme and readiness ideas included endorsed programming strategies into concept notes and readiness activities 

• Strengthen systems and tools for communication, collaboration and knowledge sharing with countries, direct access entities and delivery partners in the region as well as within and across teams 

• Enhances  engagement with countries, direct access entities and delivery partners on GCF processes to access GCF resources 

Delivery

• Demonstrates high standards of quality, timeliness and integrity in undertaking activities and delivering outputs, including on research/analyses, developing communication materials, official correspondence with clients/partners, and preparing documents, presentations or other analytical reports 

• Engage as a team-player to support the efficient and effective organization of the regional team’s work and sustain organizational standards of quality and timeliness in the delivery and monitoring of work-plan targets 

• Supporting as needed the delivery of the readiness and preparatory support grant cycle. 

• Other as required by their supervisor. 

Required experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of work experience in economics, finance, management, sustainable development, climate policy, environmental sciences, political science, or related fields; 

• Experience in managing business processes, particularly in a multilateral programming environment; 

• Knowledge of climate change and climate finance are an advantage; 

• Strong competence and autonomy in the use of standard software programmes, including the Microsoft Office suite of products; and 

• Proficient in English language. Working ability in Spanish, French or Portuguese highly desirable. 

Competencies

Demonstrates competencies for communication, team work, planning and organizing, accountability, and technological awareness, including through the following behaviors: 

• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.  

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. 

• Develops clear objectives that are consistent with agreed strategies. 

• Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. 

• Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. 

• Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. 

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