Process Improvement Specialist

Grade: IS-3
Deadline: 03 July 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. By the end of 2023, GCF had a portfolio of 243 projects in 129 countries, committing a total of USD 13.5 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 process improvement Specialist will be the in charge of the Secretariat’s operational excellence program within the context of profound organizational changes and imperative need to apply a risk-based internal control system. She/he will collaborate with teams across the Secretariat to improve process efficiency. 

Purpose 

• Lead the transformation of Secretariat’s business processes to deliver on the Executive Director’s strategic vision of “50 b y30”;

• Apply and leverage Lean/six-sigma (or similar) methodology to drive process transformation;

• Assess current business processes, workflows, and systems to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement and efficiency gains;

• Evaluate opportunities to transform the baseline processes into best-in class within new organizational structure;

• Gather and analyze data, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to quantify process inefficiencies and track improvements over time. 

Engagement

• Advises and collaborate with operational teams to develop and propose practical solutions, including process redesign, automation, or technology enhancements;

• Facilitate change management efforts by communicating proposed improvements, obtaining buy-in from stakeholders, and ensuring successful implementation;

• Engage with Sister Funds to benchmark best practices and promote GCF standards.

Delivery

• Introduce the Lean/Sigma (or similar) methodology to the GCF, sharing knowledge and training operational teams;

• Champions process continuous improvement, operational excellence and innovation;

• Develop, implement and maintain a robust continuous Process Improvement Framework which comprises the following components: strategic alignment, governance best practices, process framework, change management approach, performance and maturity tracking, process improvement approach and tools and technology;

• Based on robust past experience, share industry best practices based and lead their implementation throughout the programming and institutional processes of the Secretariat;

• Lead targeted improvement projects, employing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management (TQM). 

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

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields with an additional 2 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree requirement.

• Proven at least seven (7) years of relevant experience in process improvement, business process reengineering, or related roles.

• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or TQM. Certification in these methodologies is desirable.

• Familiarity with process automation and technology solutions

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to work collaboratively across departments.

• Change management expertise with the ability to lead and influence others.

• Excellent English.

The closing date for application is 03 July 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.