Project Preparation Facility Consultant

Background

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 360 projects across 134 countries, with a total commitment of USD 20.5 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.

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.

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, who is committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role and thrives in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

Position Objective

The Project Preparation Facility (PPF) supports Accredited Entities (AEs), including Direct Access Entities (DAEs), and Project-Specific Assessment Approach (PSAA) Applicants to prepare high-quality GCF funding proposals through grants and consultancy services.

Role

The PPF Consultant will provide technical and operational capacity to support effective delivery of the PPF’s growing pipeline and portfolio, with a primary focus on portfolio implementation management and associated operational learning. The Consultant will support application review and approvals, legal agreement negotiation, implementation monitoring, disbursement and closure processes, adaptive management, operational improvement, stakeholder engagement and day-to-day partner support, and targeted knowledge and analytical work. The assignment will contribute to timely delivery, strengthened operational performance, and quality project preparation in line with applicable GCF standards and requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support structured oversight of PPF grants and consultancy services under implementation, including legal agreement follow-up, implementation monitoring, disbursements, amendments/extensions, adaptive management and closure.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify implementation bottlenecks and risks, and coordinate with AEs, Project Leads, UNOPS/service providers and relevant Secretariat teams to support timely corrective action and delivery.
• Support review and processing of new PPF applications, including applicant onboarding, pipeline reviews, interdivisional coordination and approval processes.
• Contribute to operational excellence by documenting recurring issues and lessons and associated guidance, leading process improvements, quality/service standards, risk and control measures, and consistent portfolio-management practices.
• Translate portfolio experience into operational learning and knowledge products; support targeted thematic analysis, stakeholder learning and knowledge dissemination.
• Engage AEs, PSAA applicants, Regional/Global teams and other stakeholders on PPF access, implementation experience, capacity building and peer learning.
• Provide support to PPF data, dashboards and digital systems and tools required for portfolio monitoring, reporting and management decision-making.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in environmental policy, economics, finance, sustainable development, project management, engineering or another relevant field; or a relevant bachelor’s degree with additional qualifying experience.
• At least nine (9) years of relevant professional experience in project development, implementation, portfolio management, climate finance or related operational work.
• Demonstrated ability to design, monitor implementation, identify delivery risks and bottlenecks, coordinate multiple stakeholders and support timely resolution of operational issues of both private and public sector projects and programmes.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships across multicultural and multidisciplinary teams and with external partners.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential for this position; knowledge of another UN language would be an advantage.
• Strong IT awareness and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with dashboards, Power BI/Tableau, data-management or portfolio-management systems is an advantage.
• Experience in climate finance, international organizations, multilateral development institutions or GCF operations is an advantage.

Reporting and Working Arrangements

The Consultant will report to the PPF Specialist and work closely with the PPF Officer and other PPF team members, Regional/Global teams, relevant Secretariat functions, AEs, PSAA applicants, UNOPS and PPF service providers. The assignment is expected to be full-time, with duration and start date to be confirmed. Please indicate your earliest availability to take up the assignment and notice period required, if employed.

Application Process

• The closing date for applications is 18 October 2026, 23:59 (KST). Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.
• Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience relevant to the role.
• Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply. Please indicate your earliest availability to take up the assignment and notice-period required, if employed.
• In case of any technical issues, please email: procurement@gcfund.org. 

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted regarding the status of their application.