Green Climate Fund
Experience: 5 to 10 Years
Skill Required: Project and Program Management
Apply By: 09-10-2022
The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countries to respond to climate change while bringing prosperity to their people. 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 192 projects in 123 countries and has committed USD 10.1 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 Project Specialist, reporting to the Manager of the Simplified Approval Process (SAP), is responsible for developing and sustaining a pipeline of investments in different climate sectors under the SAP modality. The Project Specialist will be responsible for the coordination of the review of certain SAP project proposals as well leading and contribute in a set of activities related to the technical support in project development to be extended to the GCF Accredited Entities (AEs), in particular Direct Access Entities (DAEs) and the GCF National Designated Authorities and Focal Points (NDAs).
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