Capacity Building Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund, established in 2010 by the 194 countries that are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). GCF's mission is to support developing countries in their efforts to respond to climate change while fostering sustainable development. Over the past decade, GCF has funded transformative climate projects across the developing world, with a portfolio exceeding USD 20.5 billion across more than 360 projects in over 134 countries. The organization aims to grow its fund to at least USD 50 billion by 2030, reflecting its commitment to mobilizing unprecedented public and private sector financial flows for climate action. GCF operates with a diverse workforce of over 300 employees, representing over 83 nationalities, and is headquartered in the Republic of Korea. The organization emphasizes a country-driven approach, tailoring its actions to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation it supports. GCF also builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme, equipping them to manage their climate futures effectively.

Job Overview:
The Capacity Building Officer (CBO) will report to the Integrity Risk Management Lead and will be responsible for the effective and consistent delivery of capacity-building activities across both internal and external stakeholders. The CBO will contribute to the preparation and delivery of various capacity-building activities, including the development of materials, organizing workshops, and communicating with stakeholders. This role is essential in ensuring that the GCF's integrity standards are adhered to in GCF-funded activities and in fostering a culture of integrity among stakeholders. The CBO will also play a crucial role in building awareness of the importance of these standards and will be involved in the design and implementation of impactful capacity-building products that support Direct Access Entities (AEs) in their obligations towards the GCF.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The CBO will contribute to the delivery of Capacity Building (CB) activities by applying established approaches to effectively deliver a portfolio of learning products to stakeholders. This includes capturing and analyzing the needs of Direct Access Entities, optimizing CB design and service delivery, and overseeing communications related to CB and learning products. The CBO will encourage collaboration by fostering strong relationships with AEs and other stakeholders, ensuring that the importance of GCF integrity standards is communicated effectively. Additionally, the CBO will draft and refine specialized documents, support the design of an integrity knowledge repository, and adapt CB products to meet the needs of AEs. The role also involves planning and scheduling trainings, managing logistics, and using data to improve future trainings.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as compliance, law, public administration, or governance. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields with an additional two years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the Master’s degree. A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required, with a strong background in integrity topics such as anti-corruption and investigations. International work experience in a multicultural environment is essential, along with experience in developing and delivering learning products for diverse adult audiences. Proficiency in office technology, particularly the MS Office suite, is required, and experience with design software is desirable.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area such as compliance, law, public administration, governance, or a related field. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in these fields may be considered if they have an additional two years of relevant experience, demonstrating the organization's flexibility in educational requirements based on practical experience.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, particularly in areas related to integrity topics such as anti-corruption, whistleblowing mechanisms, and investigations. Candidates should have international work experience, ideally in a multicultural environment, and experience in outreach and the development of learning products for adults from diverse cultural backgrounds is highly desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of another United Nations language, preferably Spanish or French, is highly desirable. Additionally, knowledge of any other language spoken in areas where GCF projects are implemented is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time, and the closing date for applications is 4 October 202

• Applications submitted after this deadline may not be considered. The selection process will include an assessment by a Selection Panel, which will take into account performance at interviews, appropriate testing, and references. The organization strongly encourages applications from women and nationals of developing countries, reflecting its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.