Senior HR Projects Assistant

Grade: H
Deadline: 21 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 Senior HR Projects Assistant reports to the Director of People and Culture and provides support to the Director and the Department of People and Culture to allow them to fully function in their role. The incumbent coordinates cross-functional projects, supports HR policy development and implementation, and ensures process integrity across the Department. The role contributes to strengthening the efficiency, accountability, and alignment of DPC operations with the Fund’s strategic objectives and governance standards.

• Provide high-level support to the Director in the management of departmental priorities, work planning, and performance monitoring. Coordinate preparation of departmental inputs for governance meetings (e.g. Board sessions, Executive Office reviews, audits).
• Oversee and contribute where applicable to departmental managerial processes to ensure efficiency, quality assurance, effectiveness, adaptability, and innovation of the Department’s output in alignment with the Director’s vision at the administrative level, working closely with the Director and Senior Staff of the Department.
• Ensure consistent quality across a range of deliverables through thorough planning and coordination of the publication process for board meetings for successful and timely delivery of board documents.
• Coordinate internal and external communications of the team, ensuring timely dissemination of information to all, including reporting of KPIs, correspondence, audit, etc.
• Coordinate and deliver departmental events (e.g. conferences, workshops, training sessions, other formal and informal meetings).
• Identify and recommend key areas for the Director’s attention for his/her managerial role, then communicate messages on behalf of the Director to the team and cross-departmentally for internal flow of information; and
• Conduct research, data analysis, and benchmarking to inform strategic decision-making and Board submissions.
• Serve as focal point for internal coordination between DPC and other Departments, ensuring timely and accurate exchange of information.
• Draft and review communications, briefings, and reports on behalf of the Director, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with institutional standards.
• Ensure cross-team coordination and operational coherence between Centers of Excellence and HR Business Partnering functions.
• Monitor departmental budgets, procurement, and vendor contracts related to HR programs and initiatives.
• Lead and track progress on special HR projects, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements are met. Consolidate data and draft, analyze and research key documents and reports proposals relevant to internal policies, including procedures, guidelines and Board-related documents. This may include background research, collecting and analyzing data, as well as supporting Board-related matters.

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

• Bachelor’s degree, with at least seven (6) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Proven experience in HR policy or project management, process optimization, or strategic HR operations.
• Previous experience supporting larger teams is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, drafting, and analytical skills with demonstrated discretion and integrity.
• Ability to synthesize information, anticipate issues, and propose solutions.
• Good knowledge of office technology such as MS office package, and experience in working with databases is highly desirable.

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 21 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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