Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Grade: E
Deadline: 05 November 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.The GCF has a portfolio of 358 projects across 134 countries, with a total commitment of USD 20.4 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 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.

Department Introduction
The Department of Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East (DECM) is a dynamic and strategically positioned department responsible for a diverse and growing portfolio of climate investments across Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. Its work spans public and private sector investments, grants, blended finance instruments, readiness support and project preparation, delivered in partnership with Accredited Entities, governments and national, regional and global stakeholders. In line with the Green Climate Fund’s business model, which combines country ownership, partnership-based delivery and catalytic climate finance to achieve transformational impact at scale, DECM plays a central role in developing a strong pipeline of country-driven investment opportunities, overseeing portfolio performance and strengthening the effectiveness and results of GCF-supported interventions.

Role Summary
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist ensures that GCF-funded activities across public and private sectors are deliverable, measurable, monitorable, and credible in line with the Fund’s mandate and results frameworks. Applicable to both regional and global teams, the role safeguards quality at entry and throughout implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems for Funded Activities, Project Preparation Facility grants, and Readiness support. The Specialist provides technical assurance, portfolio analysis, and institutional learning support to strengthen results-based management and evidence informed decision-making across GCF operations.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Results Frameworks and Quality at Entry

• Provide thorough and actionable technical review of monitoring and evaluation
• frameworks, theories of change, indicators, baselines, targets, and assumptions for Concept Notes, Funding Proposals, and Readiness proposals.
• Ensure alignment with GCF Board-approved frameworks, including the Integrated Results Management Framework, Readiness Results Management Framework, Evaluation Policy,
• and Monitoring and Accountability Frameworks.
• Review greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting methodologies, adaptation indicators, and verification approaches, ensuring methodological soundness and consistency.
• Advise project teams and Accredited Entities on strengthening results frameworks and measurement approaches to improve impact credibility and evaluability.

2. Monitoring, Reporting, and Portfolio Performance

• Support the design and application of monitoring and reporting systems for Funded Activities and Readiness support.
• Analyze portfolio-level performance data and contribute to regular reporting to management and governance bodies.
• Support the development, maintenance, and use of dashboards, scorecards, and information systems to track implementation progress, results, and risks.
• Identify performance trends, implementation challenges, and learning opportunities to inform adaptive management.

3. Evaluation, Learning, and Knowledge Management

• Contribute to the extraction, synthesis, and dissemination of lessons learned from project implementation and evaluations.
• Support the development of knowledge products such as guidance notes, indicator toolkits, handbooks, and learning events.
• Engage with internal and external communities of practice to share knowledge on monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Support continuous improvement of GCF’s results management practices based on evidence and emerging best practices.

4. Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building

• Provide technical advice and capacity-building support to internal teams, Accredited Entities, NDAs, and delivery partners on monitoring and evaluation best practices.
• Engage with peer institutions and external stakeholders to stay informed of evolving M&E methodologies, tools, and standards.
• Promote consistent application of results-based management approaches across public and private sector investments.
• Contribute to strengthening the overall M&E capacity of the GCF ecosystem.

5. Institutional Coordination and Support

• Coordinate closely with investment, climate impact, risk, legal, and other Secretariat functions to ensure integrated delivery of results management requirements.
• Support institutional initiatives related to monitoring, evaluation, learning, and performance management.
• Provide analytical inputs to support strategic planning, portfolio reviews, and reporting processes.
• Participate in cross-divisional taskforces and corporate initiatives, as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s or Advanced university degree in sustainable development, climate policy, environmental sciences, economics, finance, business administration, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree with additional 2 years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Eight (8) years of demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation design and implementation for climate or development projects.
• Strong understanding of results-based management, indicators, and performance measurement methodologies.
• Experience working across public and private sector projects in an international or developing country context.
• Strong analytical, data management, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to diverse audiences.
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Arabic or Russian is an advantage

Core Competencies

• Technical expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning
• Results orientation and attention to quality
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge management and learning mindset
• Integrity and professionalism

The closing date for applications is 05 November 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

The candidate assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among shortlisted candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references.

Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged.

Staff members are subject to transfer or reassignment at the discretion of the Executive Director, in accordance with the Staff Regulations and Staff Rules. In the event of a transfer to another duty station, the staff member’s salary, allowances, benefits, and other applicable entitlements will be adjusted to reflect the conditions applicable at the new duty station, in accordance with the Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and other legal instruments in effect at the time of transfer.

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