The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is Hiring a Climate Investment Specialist (Salary: USD 129,400 plus applicable benefits)

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund, with a portfolio of 336 projects across 134 countries and USD 19.3 billion committed. With an additional USD 12.8 billion pledged for 2024–2027 and an ambition to reach USD 50 billion by 2030, GCF supports transformative climate mitigation and adaptation solutions in developing countries.

The Fund seeks a highly skilled Climate Investment Specialist with a strong track record in climate finance, project management and stakeholder engagement. The specialist will join a diverse workforce of nearly 80 nationalities, contributing to impactful climate action across the Asia and Pacific region.

About GCF

Established in 2010 under the UNFCCC, GCF supports developing countries in implementing climate responses through:

• Country-driven climate investment approaches
• Public and private sector financing instruments
• A global Readiness Programme for capacity strengthening
• Headquartered in Korea, GCF employs over 300 staff who collaborate with governments, civil society, technical agencies and the private sector.

Position Objective

The Climate Investment Specialist will sit within the Department of Asia and the Pacific (DAPAC) and lead analytical and operational work across project origination, portfolio management and country engagement. The role centres on managing a complex project portfolio in East Asia and South Asia.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Supporting country engagement with national designated authorities (NDAs), accredited entities (AEs) and regional partners
• Reviewing concept notes and funding proposals for alignment with GCF investment criteria
• Supporting readiness and preparatory support grants
• Leading analytical and procedural steps across the GCF project cycle
• Monitoring implementation of approved projects and ensuring compliance with GCF policies

Purpose of the Role

The specialist will strengthen GCF’s regional impact by:

• Enhancing country ownership and pipeline development
• Coordinating with internal teams and AEs to ensure efficient implementation
• Leading compliance with monitoring and evaluation requirements under the Monitoring and Accountability Framework and the Integrated Results Measurement Framework
• Improving portfolio management systems, procedures and approaches
• Standardising monitoring practices to align with evolving institutional needs

Engagement Responsibilities

• Lead and support country engagement and project origination, including readiness and PPF grants
• Build strong relationships with NDAs, AEs and internal stakeholders to resolve implementation challenges
• Monitor portfolio performance and coordinate cross-divisional review processes
• Manage inter-divisional teams during concept note and funding proposal processing
• Represent DAPAC in internal committees, working groups and external events
• Mentor junior staff, consultants and interns and contribute to recruitment activities

Delivery Responsibilities

• Support origination of high-quality readiness and funded activities
• Provide technical inputs to strengthen monitoring and reporting guidance
• Lead preparation of portfolio performance reports, disbursement projections and implementation updates
• Review project data to update dashboards and inform portfolio-level corrective actions
• Prepare inputs for senior management, internal committees, and the Board

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate:
• At least 9 years of experience designing, appraising or implementing public or private sector projects
• Advanced degree in economics, environmental studies, business administration, finance, engineering or related fields (bachelor’s degree plus 2 additional years of experience acceptable)
• Strong analytical and financial skills, including ability to interpret legal documents and risk data
• Understanding of GCF financing instruments (grants, debt, guarantees, equity)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of fiduciary standards and operations of international public institutions
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments

Desirable Experience

• Experience across sectors such as forestry, water, agriculture, early warning systems, infrastructure, transport or energy
• Background in multilateral development banks, international organisations or climate-related investment vehicles
• Familiarity with climate change frameworks, financing modalities and GCF procedures

Additional Information

• Applications close 26 November 2025
• Late submissions may not be considered
• Selection involves interviews, assessments and reference checks
• GCF strongly encourages applications from women and nationals of developing countries

Job Details

• Job ID: 3225
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Songdo Business District, Incheon, Republic of Korea
• Department: Department of the Asia and the Pacific Region (DAPAC)
• Grade: IS-4
• Minimum Salary: USD 129,400

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply through the official GCF Careers portal here

To see other Agriculture related opportunities, visit Kochavagromart