Coordination and Operations Officer – IS2  

Grade: IS-2
Deadline: 28 January 2025 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 96,200 (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as applicable)): Relocation, dependency, housing, education assistance and home country travel.

Introduction
The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund and invests in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects in developing countries across the globe. The GCF has a portfolio of 286 projects across 133 countries, with a total commitment of USD 15.9 billion to date.

In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged, to support our new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027; our ambition is to grow to become at least a USD 50 billion fund by 2030. Rooted in the core objectives of impact and efficiency, access and a focus on the most vulnerable, and mobilizing a much higher scale of public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have an unparalleled scale of resources, which, together with our risk appetite and flexibility allows us to bring together different partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact. 

GCF is seeking a top-tier individual with a demonstrable track record of harnessing experience, energy and networks to tackle complex global climate change challenges. You will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.  

You will be able to quickly scan and analyze complex, competing issues and lead significant sized teams to find solutions in evolving contexts, across multiple geographic locations. 

You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation.

You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to work together to ideate, develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet.

You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing almost 80 nationalities contributing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds.  Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world.

Interested in more information? 
Learn about working for GCF: https://www.greenclimate.fund/about/careers 
View current vacancies: https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/ 

About the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart.  GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities. 

Our country-driven approach ensures that our actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Besides channeling public and private sector investment through a broad range of financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme ensuring countries are increasingly well-equipped and financed to manage their climate futures.

Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people. 
 

Position Objective
The Coordination and Operations Officer, under the overall supervision of the Head of the Independent Integrity Unit (IIU), will be responsible for a range of activities supporting budget and administrative planning/management, as well as the effective implementation of IIU initiatives, including the implementation of the capacity building system and Proactive Integrity Reviews. S/he will further be responsible for developing innovative systems to enhance IIU’s efficiencies and to monitor the IIU performance under the IIU strategic objectives. S/he will also be responsible for setting up and overseeing IIU’s internal operating procedures and coordinating with IIU’s internal and external stakeholders, including GCF governing bodies.  

Purpose 

• Support the planning and management of the yearly and multi-annual IIU workplan and budget, including the identification of potential budget shifts, savings and re-allocations throughout a given budget year
• Identify and implement business efficiencies for the IIU through the use of innovative systems
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the IIU for defined administrative processes

Engagement

• Coordinate with relevant Secretariat stakeholders on IIU procurement processes and the closure and/or setup of new IIU accounts under the applicable GCF information system
• Liaise with relevant Secretariat offices on matters related to the IIU budget and its execution
• Coordinate with the IIU Team Assistant on administrative/procurement-related tasks and ensure compliance with IIU operating procedures 

Delivery

• Track the progress of approved activities under the IIU’s strategic objectives and approved workplan/budgets through digital technology, and engage with the respective IIU activity owners regarding progress 
• Support IIU activity owners in implementing their activities through logistical and operational support
• Monitor prescribed deadlines for the timely delivery of IIU documents to the Board and relevant Committees in accordance with annual schedules 
• Act as notetaker for the IIU for all Board and Committee meetings

Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, social sciences, international relations, business administration, public relations, or related discipline is required; or a relevant Bachelors’ degree with an additional 2 years professional experience
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience in project/programme management, process innovation, administrative and operational support and departmental budget planning
• Proven ability to set up and monitor budgets, monitor/track departmental performance, implement innovative systems to enhance efficiency, draft operational briefing documents reports and liaise with internal and external stakeholders in different positions and of different cultural backgrounds
• Experience in working in an international institution and in an intercultural setting is highly desirable
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge and ability to use another UN language is an advantage.
   

The closing date for application is 28 January 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

*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 to apply.

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