Position Objective 

The mission of the Office of Risk Management and Compliance (ORMC) is to develop and manage comprehensive risk, compliance and sustainability frameworks, policies and processes; identify prioritize, monitor and manage actual and potential risks affecting the GCF; and review proposed and actual GCF investments to ensure that they are within the Fund’s risk tolerances and comply with the Fund’s compliance and sustainability policies.  Within the ORMC, the Sustainability Unit is responsible for developing and implementing the Fund’s policies and procedures across four workstreams (Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS); Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) in relation to GCF-financed activities; gender; and Indigenous Peoples matters).

The Sustainability Specialists, reporting to the Head of Sustainability, will be responsible for post-approval reviews for the Sustainability Unit, with a focus on environmental and social safeguards (ESS). Three such Specialists are being recruited through this recruitment process. Within the final selection of three Specialists, all candidates must have ESS expertise, at least one will have demonstrable expertise on gender, and at least one will have demonstrable expertise on matters relating to indigenous peoples.  The work will include reviewing Annual Performance Reports, ESS disclosures, post-approval amendments, and performing due diligence on sub-projects within approved programmes. The incumbents will actively engage with the Division of Portfolio Management and other relevant divisions/offices and will provide input to relevant reports as needed. The Sustainability Specialists will also support the implementation of relevant Sustainability policies as needed. 
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose

• Undertake due diligence reviews of the Environmental and Social and/or gender sections of the Annual Performance Reports and capture lessons learned; and adapt the reviews commensurate with complexity of the reporting and the ESS Category.

• Ensure optimal delivery of due diligence assessments to allow a smooth functioning of post-approval processes.

• Generate and adapt reports and assessments for internal and external consumption.
 

Engagement

• Secure collaboration and agreement across divisions with regards to sub-project due diligence reviews.

• Collaborate with Portfolio Management Specialists and provide advice and input. 

• Remain engaged with the Portfolio Management Specialists throughout the implementation stage of GCF-financed activities.

• Design, implement and optimize knowledge management activities and resources associated with post approval reviews and reporting.

Delivery

• Undertake ESS reviews of sub-projects and provide clearances for disclosure as needed.

• Provide advice on risk mitigation to stakeholders, and on restructuring proposals. 

• Organize work outputs, through adapting procedures, to optimize delivery of reviews and reports.

• Anticipate unique resource requirements and support the Head of Sustainability in resolving them.

A minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in environmental or social sciences and management, environmental economics and policies, social development, or other relevant disciplines. Additional two years of relevant experience is acceptable in lieu of a Masters degree. 

• At least seven years of relevant international experience working in a similar setting (e.g., international organization (public or private sector or CSO), international finance institution/bank, development agencies or other similar institutions); 

• Advanced analytical capacity including extensive experience with environmental- and social-related due diligence. 

• Strong writing skills, ability to work in multi-cultural environments. 

• Ability to work independently, while adhering to the timelines and quality of deliverables.

• Professional experience in developing countries is an advantage. 

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https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/job/Incheon%2C-South-Korea-%28ICN%29-Sustainability-Specialist/853601001/

Salary: USD 97,700 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-Sustainability-Specialist/853601001/

*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.