Project Development and Appraisal Consultant

The Green Climate Fund (“GCF”) is a multilateral fund created to make a significant and ambitious contribution to the global efforts towards attaining the goals set by the international community to combat climate change.

GCF contributes to the achievement of the ultimate objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In the context of sustainable development, GCF promotes the paradigm shift towards low-emission and climate-resilient development pathways by providing support to developing countries to limit or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the impacts of climate change, taking into account the needs of those developing countries particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.
The Fund seeks to engage a Project Development and Appraisal Consultant to join its team at headquarters in Songdo, Republic of Korea, for the initial period of 6 months (The assignment is a short-term substitution for a regular team member). It is a unique opportunity to be part of a multilateral climate finance system that offers stimulating challenges.
 

Role

The Consultant will report to the Sub-regional Lead for the Pacific and Asian Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This is a full-time and headquarters-based consultancy. We are seeking individuals with expertise in one or more of the GCF adaptation and mitigation results areas (Agriculture & Food security; Cities, Buildings & Urban Systems; Ecosystems & Ecosystem Services; Energy Generation & Access Climate information & Early Warning Systems; Energy Efficiency; Forest & Land use; Health & Well-being; Low emission transport; and Water security).

The Consultant will be responsible for the project development cycle of the project pipeline of the Pacific and Asian SIDS Sub-region. S/he will review the project proposals submitted to GCF for consideration and will provide technical assistance to Accredited Entities (AEs) and National Designated Authorities (NDAs) during the process. Experience working with both the public and private sectors as well as expertise on both adaptation and mitigation is preferred. The consultant may also be asked to further support on the development of Readiness proposals for Direct Access Entities and NDAs also.

Duties and responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Sub-regional Lead for the Pacific and Asian SIDS, s/he will be responsible for:

• Leading the review process of project proposals in line with GCF requirements along the whole project development cycle of GCF, including concept notes, Project Preparation Facility (PPF) applications and funding proposals;
• Negotiating with external stakeholders as they access the Fund’s investment resources;
• Providing technical assistance to AEs and NDAs in developing or strengthening project concept notes and funding proposals in line with GCF requirements;
• Leading the review teams for the respective projects under development;
• Inputting into Readiness proposals for NDAs and Direct Access Entities.
• Participating in GCF led in-country missions if/when required;
• Contributing to corporate and team activities such as strategic planning and programming, Board support, knowledge management, and communications by providing relevant inputs
• Additional supportive tasks as assigned by the Sub-regional Lead for the Pacific and Asian SIDS from time to time. 

Required experience and qualifications 

• Minimum of master’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, environment, climate change, international development, business administration, or related fields;
• Minimum of 7 years or more experience in project origination, development, and management and/or financing in one or more of the GCF’s results areas; experience with GCF’s programming modalities and project activities cycle will be an advantage;
• Proven track record in developing and/or implementing programmes and projects to address climate change and contribute to sustainable development; extensive operational experience in the sectors mentioned above is of particular interest;
• Proven track record of providing specialized technical assistance and/or trainings to government officials, private companies or civil society organizations in developing country contexts; 
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with diverse stakeholders at different technical and strategic levels;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare and communicate complex information in written format;
• Working experience in the Pacific and Asian SIDS context will be an advantage; and 
• Fluency in English is essential.
   

Applications from women and citizens from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
Please indicate your earliest availability to take up the assignment and notice-period required, if employed.
The closing date for applications is 13 December 2024, 23:59 (KST). Applications submitted after the closing date maynot be considered.