Evaluation Specialist

Tags: climate change Law finance Spanish Environment
  • Added Date: Thursday, 09 February 2023
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Grade: IS-4
Deadline: 02 March 2023 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 123,770 net (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as appliable): Relocation, dependency, education assistance and home country travel)

Introduction
The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countries to respond to climate change while bringing prosperity to their people. Established in 2010, the GCF invests in transformational climate projects in the developing world. The Fund makes an ambitious contribution to global climate action and channels significant financial resources into developing countries to help build low-emission and climate-resilient societies. It is country-driven and undertakes actions that reflect the circumstances of each country concerned and its national aspirations. The GCF is a key enabler of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Since its establishment, the GCF has approved 190 projects in 123 countries and has committed USD 10 billion in climate finance. In addition, it has built up an extensive program to support developing countries to identify their needs, in particular, those who are most vulnerable to climate change impacts. The GCFโ€™s diverse workforce is advancing its mission from its headquarters in South Korea. Our talented staff makes unique contributions to the Fund, enriching the institution through their combined expertise and professional commitment.

Position Objective
The Evaluation Specialist (Legal and Administrative) will report to the Head of the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) and provide legal support as well as administrative, operational and institutional support to the IEU while participating in IEUโ€™s independent evaluations as a key member. S/he will draft, review, negotiate and process legal/policy documents with evaluation stakeholders as well. S/he will also provide the technical support to develop and administer IEUโ€™s annual workplan and budget. He/she should also be able to engage positively and collegially with GCF staff as well as other stakeholders in the evaluation related field. This position will require traveling as a representative of the IEU.

Purpose

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