Regional Lead for Resource Mobilization

Grade: D
Deadline: 31 August 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 360 projects across 134 countries, with a total commitment of USD 20.5 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 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.

Role Summary
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) – a critical element of the historic Paris Agreement – is the world’s largest climate fund mandated to support low-emission, climate-resilient development pathways. GCF is uniquely positioned with a suite of interventions from grants to equity, loans, and guarantees to make catalytic investments across a variety of sectors (energy, water, food security, health). To date, the Fund has committed more than USD 20 billion, leveraging a total of USD 80 billion in climate-resilient investments through co-investments with the private sector and international Financial Institutions.

As it prepares for its third replenishment in a complex and challenging geopolitical environment, GCF is seeking to strengthen its strategic engagement on the global stage, notably broadening its footprint with a wider base of contributors and stakeholders. In that context, the Regional Lead for Resource Mobilization will oversee a regional team with a portfolio of donor markets responsible for contributor and advocacy engagement and outreach efforts across the region. The Lead drives resource mobilization / fundraising strategies, cultivates contributor and stakeholder relationships in the region, and supports replenishment processes. The Lead also contributes to the development of the GCF’s overarching resource mobilization strategy and contributor engagement framework, working in close coordination with other regional leads, as well as other units in DER and across the DER Secretariat.

Duties and Responsibilities
Contributor Engagement Strategy and Management

• Serve as the lead focal point for all contributor and advocacy engagement within the assigned region, interacting and collaborating directly with government counterparts.
• Develop and pursue strategies for mobilizing significant levels of financial resources, including innovative alternative financing.
• Lead strategies, interactions, and relationships directly with contributor governments (sovereigns, sub-nationals, cities/regions, etc.) and key stakeholders, including government agencies and CSOs.
• Monitor and analyze political developments, budget cycles, and climate finance priorities of contributor countries in the region to shape engagement strategies.
• Work closely with dedicated consultants (as necessary) in markets to prioritize and conduct market outreach, and monitor and report on legislative and policy activities alongside key related policies developed by the Secretariat.
• Ensure regular, transparent communication with contributors to build trust and alignment with GCF goals.
• Lead the development and implementation of tailored contributor engagement strategies across the current contributor countries in the region, while identifying opportunities to broaden and deepen the contributor base.
• Coordinate regional outreach efforts, including contributor consultations, high-level missions, annual contributor dialogues, and events.
• Provide strategic advice and inputs to the Head of Resource Mobilization and fund leadership for regional engagements and replenishment-related activities.
• Represent the Fund at contributor missions, international and regional climate finance forums, and events.

Replenishment and Funding Diversification

• Contribute to the development and periodic updating of overarching resource mobilization strategies, ensuring alignment with evolving contributor priorities and global climate finance trends.
• Collaborate with other Regional Leads under the guidance of the Director of DER and Head of Resource Mobilization to shape and refine the Fund’s replenishment strategy, action plans, and contributor engagement framework.
• Drive preparations for replenishment processes and related milestones in alignment with the Resource Mobilization Strategy.
• Lead the planning and execution of region-specific engagement activities to mobilize new or top-up contributions.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for alternative funding sources within the region, including sub-national entities, philanthropic organizations, and private sector actors.
• Provide regional intelligence and recommendations to support the integration of alternative sources into the GCF’s replenishment model.
• In partnership with the Head, run strategic assessments of issues and opportunities driving developments and agendas in select markets and regions.

Contribution Management, Monitoring, and Deliverables

• Lead the negotiation and signing of contribution agreements for contributors in the assigned region.
• Monitor and track contribution payments to ensure timely fulfillment and sufficient commitment authority for programming.
• Respond to donor requests in a timely manner.
• Draft targeted collateral materials, legislative analyses, position statements, and talking points to accurately convey GCF positions.
• Oversee administrative processes and ensure effective use of tools, systems, and databases to track, manage, and report on contributions.

Strategic Coordination and Intelligence Sharing

• Ensure the strategies and activities of the team are aligned with the overarching Resource Mobilization Strategy and contributor engagement framework.
• Coordinate closely with the Head of Resource Mobilization to ensure consistency in messaging, priorities, and contributor engagement approaches.
• Provide regular updates and strategic insights to the Head of Resource Mobilization to inform Fund-wide planning and decision-making.
• Maintain detailed, up-to-date intelligence on regional contributor priorities, budget cycles, policy shifts, and international positions.
• Oversee the preparation of high-quality briefings, analyses, and contributor assessments for GCF leadership and relevant Secretariat departments/offices.

High-Level Engagement and Continuous Improvement

• Support the planning and execution of high-level corporate missions to contributor capitals and regional events.
• Represent the Fund in global and regional climate finance fora and dialogues, ensuring visibility and strategic positioning of GCF.
• Collaborate with the Head of Resource Mobilization and other DER units to prepare briefing materials, talking points, and strategic inputs for high-level engagements.
• Share lessons learned and best practices with other regional leads and DER units to foster continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements
Education

• Master’s degree in business administration, economics, public affairs, political science, or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields with an additional two years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the Master’s degree requirement.

Experience

• A minimum of 11 years of experience in the development field, including the management of donors.
• Candidates with capital markets, investment banking, or investment fund distribution/book-building experience for project finance and/or private equity in developing markets will also be considered.
• The ideal candidate has experience with both the public and private sectors.
• Experience in leading global resource mobilization covering both government and private sector fundraising, including philanthropies and other alternate sources.
• Experience in innovative financing is considered an asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Mindset: Entrepreneurial spirit, strong problem-solving skills, and a strict result orientation are a must.
• Agility: Familiarity with complex political government decision-making complexities; the ability to grasp complex issues swiftly, operate flexibly with high agility, and continuously prioritize/reprioritize as issues arise.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven experience engaging with and influencing senior-level stakeholders is required.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage. (If mapping to the
• Europe Lead role: knowledge of another European language is an advantage).

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 31 August 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.