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 314 projects across 133 countries, with a total commitment of USD 18.0 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.

The Senior Climate Investment Specialist provides guidance in managing GCF’s strategic engagement with primary Country Relationship Lead for assigned countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region. The incumbent independently builds, designs, nurtures, and drives high-level relationships with country focal points and relevant ministries to position GCF as a trusted and strategic partner. The Senior Specialist ensures country ownership of GCF activities by fostering strategic partnerships, aligning programming with national climate priorities, and positions GCF as a trusted partners while fostering coordination across GCF Departments and Offices in the spirit of One GCF to maximize impact in each assigned country.

Purpose

Independently lead the strategic engagement with assigned countries, ensuring GCF is perceived as a strategic partner while shaping and advancing policy and investment approaches.
Establish high-level and strategic engagements with country focal points (monthly calls, strategic meetings) on policy matters and investment directions.
Conceptualize and align sector priorities with government climate strategies (NDCs, NAPs, national plans). identify gaps and new entry points for investment
Provide strategic oversight and proactively advise NDAs on issues such as project progress, disbursements, and any implementation challenges.
Facilitate high-level prioritization discussions with NDAs to manage and refine project pipelines.
Serve as a senior advisor and an escalation focal point for countries, championing their concerns and influencing internally at GCF.
Maintain oversight of all GCF activities related to the assigned countries across readiness, programming, and private-sector operations.
Drive coordination across areas (Accreditation, Private Sector, MEL, etc.) to ensure strategic coherence.
Provide policy and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on country-specific priorities and sensitivities.