Position Objective

The Senior Energy Efficiency Specialist, reporting to the Deputy Director, [adaptation/mitigation] of DMA, is responsible for the expansion and evolution of GCF’s Energy Efficiency portfolio and pipeline, aligned with wider organization policies.  

Working closely with accredited entities, national designated authorities and other internal/external stakeholders, the Senior Energy Efficiency Specialist leads in originating the pipeline, manage the review of the funding proposals, advises on the improvement of the projects under review, and provide technical oversight of the portfolio of investments in low emissions and climate resilient Energy Efficiency. 

Duties and responsibilities

Purpose

• Lead the secretariat assessment of funding proposals by working closely with accredited entities and coordinating the interdivisional review; 

• Lead the development of working papers, guidelines and tools, and contribute to the development of strategy and policies related to this sector; and 

• Promote innovative investment models in Energy Efficiency to address climate change mitigation and adaptation. 

Engagement

• Advocate on Energy Efficiency planning, implementation approaches, and relevant technologies, based on best practices and responding to country needs; 

• Advocate towards the development of transformative projects and programmes on the sector that respond to the identified needs and priorities of countries; and 

• Coordinate and negotiate with relevant external stakeholders as they access the Fund’s investment resources.

Delivery

• Lead on and oversee the origination of Energy Efficiency investments and provide technical advices to the monitoring of project and programme implementation; 

• Lead the development of lessons learned papers and contribute to knowledge management activities; and 

• Contribute to corporate and team activities and managing consultants, interns, and other GCF staff as necessary. 

• 11 years or more experience in project origination, development, evaluation and management and/or financing with specific emphasis on low emission and climate resilient Energy Efficiency; 

• Substantive experience in developing and implementing low emissions and climate resilient Energy Efficiency investments in developing countries settings is required;  

• Relevant experience in climate finance operations and process management; familiarity with the UN and multilateral setting, and knowledge of the UNFCCC framework; 

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills required with ability to interact with multiple internal/external stakeholders and at different levels.

Master’s or higher-level degree in urban, infrastructure or related fields.

Grade: IS - 5

Salary: USD 128,600 net (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as appliable): Relocation, dependency, education assistance and home country travel)

https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/job/Incheon%2C-South-Korea-%28ICN%29-Senior-Energy-Efficiency-Specialist/803634001/

*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.