Senior Team Assistant Consultant (Incheon, South Korea (ICN), KR)

Introduction

The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund serving as the climate finance partner of choice for developing countries. We invest in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects that deliver real climate solutions where they are needed most.

Our impact, a decade of transformation as we mark 10 years of climate action, GCF's achievements demonstrate our commitment to global climate finance. Since approving our first project in Peru’s Amazon basin in November 2015, we have grown to a USD 19+ billion portfolio spanning over 330 projects across more than 130 developing countries This decade of progress has taught us what it takes to support countries in building climate resilience and driving sustainable development. GCF has now embarked on an ambitious transformation agenda to make climate finance more responsive to country needs, faster to access, and more impactful at scale.

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.

The Fund seeks to engage a Senior Team Assistant Consultant to carry out the tasks, duties and responsibilities, as detailed below. The consultant will join the GCF team on a site, in person for a over a 5-month period contract.

Role

Under the direction of the Director of Communications and Director of External Relations, the consultant is expected to provide support to two teams within the Office of the Chief Strategy and Impact Officer: the Department of Communications (DCOM) and the Department of External Relations (DER). The consultant should demonstrate proficiency and expert-level skills, including the ability to operate within broader contexts, anticipate needs, and maintain high standards in administrative support while adapting to various demands.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will ensure consistent service delivery and uphold the Fund’s high standards through quality execution of responsibilities but not limited to:

1. Administrative and managerial support

• Assure constant support to the Departments’ management by ensuring that general administrative, human resources, budget, and procurement related support is provided to the Departments on a timely manner and serve as the Departments’ focal point (in communication with other Offices and Departments) as deemed necessary.
• Oversee and contribute where applicable to office managerial processes to ensure efficiency, quality assurance, effectiveness, adaptability, and innovation of the Departments’ output in alignment with the
• Directors’ vision at the administrative level, working closely with the Directors and Senior Staff of the Departments.

2. Managerial advisory, internal communication, staff training, and professional representation

• Identify and recommend key areas requiring the Directors’ attention in his/her managerial role and communicate messages on behalf of the Directors to the teams and across Offices to ensure smooth internal information flow.
• Manage the Directors’ calendar and meeting schedules, coordinating effectively to optimize time and priorities.
• Support the Directors’ mission travel arrangements, ensuring timely preparation and logistical coordination.
• Train new staff on organizational processes to facilitate proper onboarding and socialization, while exemplifying high professional standards in all internal and external communications.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with at least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience in handling logistics for events, workshops, conferences and Board meetings.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a similar office setting preferred; Previous experience supporting larger teams is required;
• Formal training in secretarial, clerical, administrative, and/or operational services desirable.
• Good knowledge of office technology such as MS office package, and experience in working with databases is highly desirable.

Competencies

• Agility and Responsiveness – Demonstrated capacity to adapt quickly in fast turn-around settings, proactively address challenges, and manage multiple high-priority tasks in parallel
• Managerial Advisory Skills – Ability to identify priorities, provide sound recommendations, and support decision-making at the leadership level.
• Communication and Coordination – Strong written and oral communication skills, with capacity to relay messages clearly across teams and divisions.
• Organizational and Scheduling Skills – Proficiency in managing calendars, meetings, and travel logistics to optimize the Directors’ time and commitments.
• Training and Capacity Building – Experience in onboarding new staff, transferring knowledge, and reinforcing organizational processes.
• Professional Representation – Demonstrated ability to uphold high standards of professionalism in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience relevant to the role. Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply, please indicate your earliest availability to take up the assignment and notice-period required, if employed. The closing date for applications is 21 July 2026,23:59 (KST). Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered. In case of any technical issues,please email: [email protected].