Policy and Investigative Support Specialist

Grade: IS3
Deadline: 31 December 2024 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 108,700 (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 286 projects across 133 countries, with a total commitment of USD 15.9 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 Policy and Investigative Support Specialist under the overall supervision of the Chief of Investigations of the Independent Integrity Unit (IIU), will be responsible for a range of activities pertaining to IIU’s anticorruption and investigation functions.  S/he will contribute to developing and implementing an effective administrative remedies and exclusion regime, and to updating GCF policies and rules that touch upon integrity. S/he will provide support for IIU investigative operations, particularly in the areas of intake and assessments, corporate/vendor research, internal protocol updates, and jurisprudence analysis. S/he is also expected to assist in building capacity for internal and external stakeholders and providing guidance on integrity-related provisions during GCF’s preparation of contracts, as needed.

Purpose 

• Participate in developing, reviewing or revising integrity and business conduct-related rules and policies governing GCF staff and counterparties. Produce and update IIU internal protocols and templates for investigations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the GCF Administrative Remedies and Exclusion framework.
• Engage in case intake/assessments, corporate/vendor research, and jurisprudence analysis.
• Deliver training and develop capacity-building material aimed to build integrity-related knowledge amongst internal and external stakeholders. 
   

Engagement

• Collaborate with relevant teams in the Secretariat and/or other Independent Units on GCF policy development, contractual reviews and capacity building.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to support requirements from disciplinary or administrative remedies and exclusion processes.
• Build collaborative networks within GCF Counterparties, professional networks, and other external stakeholders to facilitate cooperation, partnership, and information-exchange.
   

Delivery

• Develop new integrity-related policies, rules and procedures, and/or revise relevant provisions in existing policies, rules and procedures, as required. Assist in the operationalization of the Administrative Remedies and Exclusion Policy.
• Produce intake/preliminary assessment reports and contribute to preparing management implication reports, project implication advisories, and investigation reports, as needed. Assist in coordination and transmittal of supporting evidence and materials to decision-making authorities at the conclusion of investigations. 
• Conduct trainings and create knowledge-products on integrity-related topics for GCF personnel and for entities that receive funds from the GCF.

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

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, Criminology or other related discipline.
• A minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience in investigatory, prosecutorial and/or litigation work, including at least three (3) years of policy development/drafting. Experience in dealing with project-related cases of a multilateral development bank, national donor agency, or international organization is an advantage.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of legal concepts, standards and processes related to investigations, disciplinary proceedings and administrative remedies and exclusion/sanctions.
• Experience in developing trainings and capacity building is desirable. 
• Ability to advise on, and negotiate, settlement agreements and/or contracts is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and liaison skills, with the ability to communicate tactfully with peers and GCF stakeholders.
• Excellent command of written and oral English is essential; familiarity of another UN language is an advantage.
   

The closing date for application is 31 December 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.