Introduction
The Green Climate Fund (“GCF”) is a multilateral fund created to make a significant and ambitious contribution to the global efforts towards attaining the goals set by the international community to combat climate change.
GCF contributes to the achievement of the ultimate objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In the context of sustainable development, GCF promotes the paradigm shift towards low-emission and climate-resilient development pathways by providing support to developing countries to limit or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the impacts of climate change, taking into account the needs of those developing countries particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. GCF is governed by a Board, composed of an equal representation of developed and developing countries. The Fund is operated by an independent Secretariat headed by an Executive Director.
The Department of Communications (DCOM), within the Office of the Chief Strategy and Impact Officer (OCSIO), shapes and raises GCF’s profile, brand image and digital presence among top-tier international media and key global audiences, including high-level policymakers and political leaders.
The Fund seeks a Campaign Communications Consultant to carry out the tasks, duties and responsibilities, deliver the set deliverables and provide support to the hiring unit as detailed below.
The consultant will be HQ-based for an initial 120 days, including GCF official holidays, over a six (6)-month period. The expected start date is as soon as possible.
Role
The Campaign Communications Consultant will report to the Head of Corporate Communications. GCF’s first projects were approved by its Board in November 2015, so that 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the operationalization of the Fund. The Consultant will be responsible for supporting the development of materials that will mark this milestone and will communicate upon the impact of GCF’s project activities over the last ten years, and the added value of the Fund.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Support the development and execution of campaign materials around the tenth anniversary of GCF’s project portfolio.
- Drafting and editing materials that highlight the impact of GCF selected individual projects and programmes;
- Drafting and editing materials that highlight GCF’s impact across sectors and geographies;
- Supporting the creation of publications to highlight the tenth anniversary of the creation of GCF’s project portfolio and the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Communications, Event Management, International Relations, or a related field with at least 3 years of experience in communicatoins, or
- A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Event Management, International Relations, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in communicatoins
- Must have knowledge and experience in editorial and content production; knowledge and experience in other functional areas such as speechwriting, media relations, corporate messaging, digital communications highly preferred.
- Excellent written, editorial and analytical abilities coupled with strong organizational and planning skills.
- Proven experience in delivering communications products for international organizations.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential for this position, knowledge of another UN language an advantage.
Applications from women and citizens from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
The closing date for the application is 18:00 hrs, 15 May 2025 (KST). Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.