Process Improvement Specialist

The process improvement Specialist will be the in charge of the Secretariat’s operational excellence program within the context of profound organizational changes and imperative need to apply a risk-based internal control system. She/he will collaborate with teams across the Secretariat to improve process efficiency. 

• Lead the transformation of Secretariat’s business processes to deliver on the Executive Director’s strategic vision of “50 b y30”;
• Apply and leverage Lean/six-sigma (or similar) methodology to drive process transformation;
• Assess current business processes, workflows, and systems to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement and efficiency gains;
• Evaluate opportunities to transform the baseline processes into best-in class within new organizational structure;
• Gather and analyze data, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to quantify process inefficiencies and track improvements over time.

Engagement:

• Advises and collaborate with operational teams to develop and propose practical solutions, including process redesign, automation, or technology enhancements;
• Facilitate change management efforts by communicating proposed improvements, obtaining buy-in from stakeholders, and ensuring successful implementation;
• Engage with Sister Funds to benchmark best practices and promote GCF standards.

Delivery:

• Introduce the Lean/Sigma (or similar) methodology to the GCF, sharing knowledge and training operational teams;
• Champions process continuous improvement, operational excellence and innovation;
• Develop, implement and maintain a robust continuous Process Improvement Framework which comprises the following components: strategic alignment, governance best practices, process framework, change management approach, performance and maturity tracking, process improvement approach and tools and technology;
• Based on robust past experience, share industry best practices based and lead their implementation throughout the programming and institutional processes of the Secretariat;
• Lead targeted improvement projects, employing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management (TQM).

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

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields with an additional 2 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree requirement.
• Proven at least seven (7) years of relevant experience in process improvement, business process reengineering, or related roles.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or TQM. Certification in these methodologies is desirable.
• Familiarity with process automation and technology solutions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to work collaboratively across departments.
• Change management expertise with the ability to lead and influence others.
• Excellent English.

Source: https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/job/Incheon,-South-Korea-(ICN)-Process-Improvement-Specialist/1079517901/