Accreditation Implementation Consultants(Roster)

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 297 projects across 133 countries, with a total commitment of USD 16.6 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.

GCF is seeking top-tier individual consultants with demonstrable track records of harnessing experience, energy and networks to tackle complex global climate change challenges. The consultants will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

Objective of the Roster Pool

The GCF Secretariat is establishing a Roster Pool of Accreditation Implementation Consultants to provide on‑demand surge capacity to the Accreditation and Entity Relations Unit (AERU) and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) during periods of increased workload.

Roster consultants will support the implementation of accreditation processes under the revised Accreditation Framework (RAF), with a particular focus on legal status reviews and accreditation cycle coordination. Consultants will work closely with the Department of Investment Services, with dual reporting lines to the Department of Investment Services and the Office of the General Counsel.

Successful candidates will be placed on a roster for potential engagement and may be called upon at short notice under individual Calls of Order, depending on operational needs and performance. Services will be delivered on a home‑based (remote) basis, with possible mission travel depending on assignment requirements.

Scope of Services

Under specific Call of Order, roster consultants may be required to perform, inter alia, the following services:

• Conduct, under the supervision of an assigned counsel in the Office of the General Counsel, legal status reviews of GCF’s accreditation applicants and liaise with applicants to obtain additional information and clarifications as needed within the accreditation service standards.
• Prepare for review by the supervising counsel the internal and external comments/reports indicating whether applicants have separate legal personality and capacity to enter into legal agreements with GCF.[1]
• Coordinate stages of the accreditation cycle, including pre-screening, fee payment, completeness check, and Board processes.
• Conduct completeness check of applications including sanctions screening and liaise with applicants to obtain additional information and clarification as needed within the accreditation service standards.
• Collaborate across departments and provide timely support for the implementation of the accreditation process.
• Manage accreditation data and produce analytical reports in accordance with GCF policies and procedures.

Expected Deliverables

Deliverables may include, but are not limited to:

• Recommendations on pre-screening submissions and accreditation applications.
• Early and clear identification of any omissions or lack of clarity in the information and documents provided by an applicant.
• Accurate and timely reports which indicate whether an applicant, prima facie, has separate legal personality and legal capacity to enter into agreements with GCF and undertake activities to be funded by GCF and which cite the evidence supporting that conclusion.

Deliverables will be defined in detail in the specific Terms of Reference issued under each Call of Order.

Required Experience and Qualifications 

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Law degree and at least three (3) years of relevant work experience conducting legal due diligence in cross-border transactions with a well-recognized law firm, an international financial institution and/or a development institution;  
• Qualified or admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction; 
• Experience working in, or working with, multiple jurisdictions and/or legal frameworks, particularly legal frameworks in developing countries;
• Familiarity with GCF accreditation process is an advantage;
• A self-starter and organized multi-tasker who can effectively manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, and anticipate project/partner needs to deliver services/results;
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships at all levels;
• Strong competence and autonomy in the use of standard software programmes, particularly, Excel, Power BI, data management/analytical software; and
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Considerations

• Successful candidates will be included in the GCF Accreditation Roster Pool for a period of up to three (3) years with opportunity for renewal.
• Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee any minimum volume of work or future engagement.
• Engagements will be demand-driven, subject to performance appraisal and operational needs, up to maximum 180 days per year.
• Consultants will be home-based (remote) with possible mission travel, depending on the assignment.
• The specific scope, duration, and deliverables of each assignment will be defined in a separate TOR issued under an individual Call of Order.

Application Process

Applications will be assessed solely for the purpose of roster inclusion based on the published required experience and qualifications. Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be considered for placement on the roster. Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged. Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply. The Closing date for applications is 15 April 2026, 23:59 (KST). Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.