Senior Quality Assurance and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Grade: IS-5
Deadline: 20 August 2023 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 138,750 net (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as applicable): Relocation, dependency, housing, 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 216 projects in 129 countries and has committed USD 12.0 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 GCF’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 Senior Quality Assurance and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, reporting to the Lead, Data Results and Knowledge Management in the Division of Portfolio Management (DPM), will be responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership on matters pertaining to the definition, articulation, dissemination, and implementation of M&E functions for GCF Funded Activities and Readiness Grants. Additionally, the Specialist will be a member of the DPM Senior Management Team (DPM_SMT) and will play a key role in the Division’s people management and team leadership strategy and execution to ensure that the work of DPM makes a measurable and meaningful impact to the GCF.

Purpose

• Lead the review, development and implementation of the overall results monitoring frameworks and the Secretariat’s input and review of the evaluation strategy for the GCF under the guidance of the Lead DRKM and ultimately director of DPM.
• Oversee and guide the M&E specialists in the development, management and quality assurance of the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation approach in the GCF investments before and after approval through the review of Entity work programs, concept notes, Readiness Proposals, Grant Agreements, Funding Proposals, term sheets, FAAs, and Accreditation Master Agreements (AMA) to ensure quality at entry of public and private sector investments, as well as readiness support.
• Oversee the provision of technical guidance to relevant GCF operating divisions, NDAs or DPs and AEs with respect to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) requirements and best practices, considering project/entity specificities, and in line with the GCF’s Monitoring and Accountability Framework (MAF) and Results Management Framework (RMF)/Performance Management Frameworks (PMF).

  Engagement

  • Promote and advocate the adoption of M&E best practices internally amongst Secretariat divisions in GCF, as well as by external partners through engagement with NDAs/AEs, peer climate funds and other stakeholders at various fora such as workshops, external conferences and other meetings.
  • Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to develop opportunities for collaboration, integration and alignment of M&E approaches, as well as ensure that the Fund remains involved and contributes to cutting edge learning and capacity building agenda related to M&E and learning from implementation through participation in various workings groups and collaboration platforms.
  • Prepare, present and advocate for appropriate improvements M&E policy reviews, processes and approaches including to Senior management team as well as other divisions and GCF partners
  • Lead and support team members in the development and implementation of individual work programs, mentor and coach staff, and provide support for career development.

    Delivery

    • Drive the development of solutions to enable innovation and efficiency gains in the project approval cycle in partnership with ICT in addition to leading the development of key M&E systems including M&E protocols, templates, procedures, and policies and provide appropriate guidance and support to promote compliance and uptake within the Secretariat and amongst AEs, DPs and NDAs;
    • Ensure and oversee timely review of AE evaluations, deliver GCF Secretariat-led reviews and evaluations and baselines, of GCF funded investments (both readiness and funded activities), etc
    • Lead QAME team in provision of quality control for all aspects of M&E and results measurements on the Fund’s results metrics included in the Result Measurement Framework including through the design and management of M&E systems’ interventions for the generation, collation and analysis of performance data in line with GCF’s result management framework.

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

      • Master's degree or its equivalent in Statistics, Economics Monitoring and Evaluation, International Development, or related disciplines;
      • Minimum of 11 years of relevant work experience with a strong focus on implementing M&E activities in relation to international development and/or climate change. Experience working on climate change issues and/or both public and private sectors, and/ or international organization is an added advantage;
      • Demonstrably sound knowledge of M&E methodologies and approaches and experience in designing and implementing M&E systems and procedures from project initiation to closeout stages. Understanding and experience in application of climate impact measurement methodologies is an added advantage especially in the area of mitigation;
      • Understanding of the Fund’s instruments (grants, loans, guarantees and equity) and sectorial investment areas is an added advantage;
      • Strong data management skills and competence in the use of standard software programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
      • Outstanding interpersonal, communications, listening, relationship management, collaborative, and negotiation skills combined with an ability to work successfully in multicultural teams;
      • A team-player with a proactive, solution-oriented and can-do attitude;
      • Ability to articulate complex issues verbally and in writing to different audiences in an appropriate manner;
      • Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standards;
      • Strong sense of service to GCF and its stakeholders, openness to feedback and to new ideas; and
      • Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage.
        

        The closing date for application is 20 August 2023. 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.