Artificial Intelligence Software Development Specialist

Grade: IS4
Deadline: 21 November 2024 (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. By the end of 2023, GCF had a portfolio of 286 projects in 133 countries, committing a total of USD 16 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 Artificial Intelligence Software Development Specialist will be in charge of the design, development, testing, and deployment of AI-based solutions to be implemented both as independent applications and/or integrated into the current GCF ecosystem of applications.

Purpose 

• Design and implement knowledge products focused on the effective and efficient management of AI projects and programs, ensuring they align with organizational priorities and industry best practices.
• Develop various GenAI-powered solutions and user-facing interphases that aim at automating processes and creating efficiencies.
• Respond proactively to shifts in technological trends, continuously researching new cutting-edge software libraries, frameworks, and solutions to new and ongoing projects.
• Independently develop of machine learning Large Language Models (LLM) that enable predictive analysis of data for programmatic and institutional purposes.
• Independently identity and analyze the Fund’s operational needs, leveraging AI capabilities to ensure optimal delivery of the Fund’s mission and continuous performance improvement.
• Lead the formation and development of an AI-focused team, making use of a deep subject matter expertise to train and mentor team members, ensuring the transfer of technical knowledge and best practices.

 
Engagement

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure optional definition of business requirements, facilitating collaboration and agreement from stakeholders and identifying opportunities for mutually beneficial AI solutions that drive operational efficiencies.
• Represent the Green Climate Fund in external engagements, including conferences and strategic meetings, exchanges of AI-related information, best practices and lessons learned, strengthening the Fund’s leadership in AI and automation.
• Advise programmatic and institutional offices on AI-related policies, strategies, and programs, ensuring that they are designed for maximum organizational impact and relevance to evolving business needs.
• Mentor and train the team, providing technical guidance and fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation to build the team’s AI development capabilities.

Delivery

• Develop frameworks and processes that synthesize lessons learned and best practices, continuously improving AI programming and project outcomes.
• Write documentation and perform testing of new and existing applications and features.
• Devise tools and methodologies to maintain and evolve the responsiveness of AI services, ensuring they address evolving business needs.
• Implement enhancement requests from different business units.
• Provide expert technical guidance to staff and consultants, ensuring alignment with the Fund’s mission and leveraging a deep understanding of AI technologies to guide complex projects.
• Establish and maintain a knowledge-sharing environment, through structured training sessions and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Support the Development Team in other administrative work as required.

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

• Master’s degree in computer science, artificial intelligence or other related field. Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree requirement.
• 9 years of software development professional experience, including frontend and backend development, and demonstrated leadership in AI projects or initiatives;
• 3 years minimum experience developing AI-based solutions;
• Proven ability to lead and mentor AI Development teams, with a track record of building and developing high-performing technical teams in AI-focused environments;
• Experience in shaping and influencing the strategic direction of AI initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership, aligning technical solutions with the broader organizational goals;
• Experience utilizing modern software development tools (Github, VSCode) and Cloud platform environments (Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services);
• Experience with CI/CD Deployment pipelines (Azure DevOps, Github Actions);
• Proficiency in the Python programming language and AI-related libraries (TensorFlow, SciPy);
• Knowledge of formal project management methodologies: Project Management Institute PMBOK or PRINCE2 and a related certification is desirable;
• Experience with Microsoft Teams bot development will be a plus;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills;
• Ability to liaise with Business Process Owners and support them in translating their operational needs into actionable technical requirements;
• Work experience in international organizations is a distinct advantage;
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of other United Nations languages is an advantage.
   

The closing date for application is 21 November 2024. 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.