ERP Center of Excellence (CoE) Senior Specialist

Grade: D
Deadline: 16 June 2026 (11:59 PM KST)

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 As we celebrate 10 years of climate action, our portfolio has grown to over USD 20.1 billion across more than 354 projects in over 130 countries — demonstrating the transformative power of strategic climate finance at scale. 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 unprecedented public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have unparalleled scale and resources. Our risk appetite and flexibility enable us to bring together diverse partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact.

GCF is seeking talented individuals with a commitment to tackling 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 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 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 over 83 nationalities and bringing 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.

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. Over the past decade GCF has funded 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. Beyond channeling public and private sector investment through diverse financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme equipping countries to increasingly manage their climate futures.

Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people.

Interested in more information?
Learn about working for GCF: https://www.greenclimate.fund/about/careers
View current vacancies: https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/

Position Objective
The ERP Center of Excellence Senior Specialist is responsible for the institutional governance, optimization, and value realization of the Green Climate Fund ERP environment. This role ensures the effective, controlled, integrated, and cost-efficient operation of ERP modules, leads the definition and rollout of the Oracle AI roadmap, and provides functional oversight of Oracle license usage and cost management. Leading the cross-functional team composing the ERP Center of Excellence, this role ensures seamless end-to-end integration across functional areas, maintaining compliance throughout the entire process.

As part of the Operational Risk, Control and Excellence (ORCE) team, the role ensures that Oracle-enabled enterprise processes are executed efficiently, securely, and in compliance with GCF policies, internal controls, and fiduciary standards. It provides institutional ownership of ERP governance, drives continuous system and process improvement, and protects the value of GCF’s ERP and AI investments.

The role is responsible for:

• Providing institutional ownership of Oracle ERP governance, ensuring alignment with GCF policies, internal controls, and fiduciary standards.
• Leading, defining and maintaining the Oracle CoE operating model, including governance forums, decision rights, and accountability mechanisms.
• Driving continuous improvement of Oracle-enabled business processes to strengthen efficiency, control, and user experience.
• Establishing and monitoring standards for ERP configuration, change control, release management, and documentation quality.
• Ensuring Oracle investments, including AI-enabled capabilities, deliver measurable business value and value-for-money outcomes.
• Identifying and mitigate operational, compliance, and technology risks related to Oracle platforms and integrations.
• Build strong cross functional collaboration with DIT and the Oracle HCM team on architecture, operations, and support priorities.
• Lead cross-functional workshops and organize training for ERP users
• Partner with business process owners across Procurement, Finance, Treasury and Department of people and culture to optimize end-to-end workflows
• Act as the primary functional counterpart for Oracle-related matters across internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Engage senior stakeholders on ERP, AI, and licensing implications, presenting options, trade-offs, and recommendations.
• Coordinate Oracle vendors and consulting partners to ensure delivery quality, governance compliance, and cost discipline. Track and measure the performance of the vendors
• Promote user adoption and process discipline through communication, guidance, and targeted enablement activities.
• May lead and directly supervise a small team
• Provide functional leadership and governance across Oracle ERP modules and cross-module dependencies.
• Lead the implementation roadmap for Oracle AI capabilities, ensuring business relevance, control, and scalability.
• Monitor and manage Oracle license utilization, contract compliance, and cost drivers, and recommend optimization actions.
• Serve as escalation point for complex ERP issues, leading root-cause analysis and resolution with technical and functional teams.
• Oversee integrations between Oracle and adjacent enterprise platforms, ensuring data integrity and reliable process execution. Including OIC-based custom solutions and custom Oracle PaaS modules.
• Ensure robust operational controls over transactions, master data, user access, and segregation of duties.
• Define and track service, quality, and value metrics for Oracle operations, enhancements, and partner performance.

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

• Master's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or related field; a Bachelor's degree with additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree. CPA is a plus.
• Minimum 11+ years of experience in ERP functional leadership, enterprise systems governance, or related roles.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Oracle ERP modules in finance and procurement domains.
• Experience establishing and operating an ERP Center of Excellence or similar governance model.
• Strong understanding of ERP controls, risk management, audit requirements, and compliance in regulated environments.
• Proven experience managing software licensing, contract obligations, and optimization of enterprise software spend.
• Experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives involving business process redesign and system improvement.
• Ability to translate complex technical and commercial considerations into clear business decisions for senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing external vendors, consulting partners, and service delivery performance.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled ERP capabilities and enterprise adoption considerations is desirable.
• Experience in international organizations, public sector, or climate finance contexts is desirable.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English.

For details on grade levels, salary scales and benefits, please refer to: https://www.greenclimate.fund/document/staff-regulations

The closing date for application is 16 June 2026. 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.

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