Enterprise Architecture Specialist

Grade: IS-4
Deadline: 13 April 2025 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 129,400 (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as applicable)): Relocation, dependency, housing, education assistance and home country travel.

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

You will be able to quickly scan and analyze complex, competing issues and lead significant sized teams to find solutions in evolving contexts, across multiple geographic locations.

You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation.

You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to work together to ideate, develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet.

You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing almost 80 nationalities contributing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds. Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world.

Interested in more information?
Learn about working for GCF: https://www.greenclimate.fund/about/careers
View current vacancies: https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/

About the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
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.

Position Objective
The Enterprise Architecture Specialist, reporting to the Principal Software Architect, supports the design, integration, and governance of the organization’s technology landscape to ensure alignment with business goals and climate-focused initiatives. By helping drive the adoption of scalable, secure, and innovative enterprise solutions—whether developed internally or procured externally—you will play a vital role in optimizing IT resources, enabling digital transformation, and contributing to the global fight against climate change.

Purpose

• Anticipate the Fund’s evolving technology and data architecture requirements by looking two to three years ahead, establishing forward-looking strategies that balance innovation with organizational objectives in advancing climate resilience and sustainability.
• Continuously research emerging technologies and industry trends to identify high-impact, catalytic solutions, proposing and driving initiatives that enhance the Fund’s capabilities and mission effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that enterprise-wide technology investments—whether built or bought—are secure, scalable, and optimized for adaptability, while integrating architectural best practices and governance standards.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for selecting, configuring, and integrating system components, applying evaluation criteria to decide on build-versus-buy scenarios and SaaS integrations that adhere to data protection and privacy best practices.
• Champion an agile, cloud-native enterprise architecture that simplifies complexity, addresses performance challenges, and supports the Fund’s rapidly evolving portfolio, delivering resilient, scalable systems aligned with the Fund’s climate-focused goals.

  Engagement

  • Articulate, present, and explain the value and vision of proposed architectural frameworks and solutions, addressing internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the Fund’s business processes, objectives, industry directions, and emerging technology trends.
  • Communicate the business impact of enterprise architecture decisions by organizing requirements discussions, conducting proof-of-concept workshops, creating demos, and developing documentation. Provide tools and guidance that help stakeholders adopt new systems and best practices effectively.

    Delivery

    • Develop and maintain the enterprise-wide architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
    • Establish and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices across all technology domains including infrastructure, applications, data and security.
    • Identify potential risks related to architecture and technology decisions, and propose mitigation strategies to ensure secure, scalable systems.

      Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)

      • Master’s degree ideally in software engineering, computer science, management information systems and related subjects; OR A Bachelor's degree in similar fields with an additional two years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the Master’s degree requirement.
      • At least (9) years of extensive experience in enterprise and solutions architecture.
      • At least (2) years of experience in enterprise architecture or related roles (e.g., enterprise architect, solution architect, technical lead).
      • Strong knowledge of modern architectural patterns, complemented by certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) or cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
      • Proven expertise with Microsoft’s end-to-end technology suite, including hands-on experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps), Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Purview. Demonstrated ability to design, integrate, and optimize these solutions to enhance data-driven decision-making, productivity, and governance across the enterprise.
      • Experience in DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Terraform and Bicep, to streamline cloud resource provisioning, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate delivery cycles.
      • Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and coping with parallel initiatives in different phases, typically under pressure with firmly committed to timelines for internal and external customer audiences and partners.
      • Familiarity with formalized procurement processes and their principles.
      • Strong analytical and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.
      • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
      • Work experience with international organizations as staff, consultant or contractor is a distinct advantage.
      • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential for this position; Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

        The closing date for application is 13 April 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

        *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 to apply.